~a column by Colleen O’Brien Each year, 9 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans of Earth. Mammals, fish, birds die by ingesting it or the prey that winds up with it in their stomachs. We humans have it in our systems too because we eat the fish of the seas. A year ago in May, National…
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Gunn to present colors, promote Dayton rodeo
Brittany Gunn has been chosen to present the American flag at the Dayton Championship Rodeo Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. Until then, she will be carrying the flag in area parades to promote the event. She was selected at tryouts May 5.
Read MoreGrCo music department honors seniors
Demir Bulut, an exchange student from Turkey, was given a cymbal signed by the rest of the concert band at the Greene County High School music department’s annual Awards Concert Tuesday. Classmate Jordan Davis made the presentation, noting that Bulut had stepped in and “guided the percussion section responsibly,” and that he proved to be an excellent cymbal player. Band…
Read MoreAnimal shelter to get $5K from county’s Dreyfus fund
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors unanimously approved a request for funds from Don Orris and Mary Weaver on behalf of the proposed new animal shelter. At the regular board meeting on May 6, the supervisors pledged $5,000 from Dreyfus funds toward the $1.13 million total construction cost for the project. According to board chair…
Read MoreChrist & Ascension Lutheran working to revitalize in outreach
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal “I like to say that my retirement lasted 66 miles,” joked Pastor Jerry Schultz of Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson and Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. Pastor Schultz and his wife Carol had concluded their service at the Rolfe Lutheran Church with plans to retire in her hometown of Jefferson in June of 2018.…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
Potential blood donors are invited to roll up a sleeve, save three local lives and show off their superpower this summer with LifeServe Blood Center. A blood drive is scheduled in Jefferson on Tuesday, May 14, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W Lincoln Way, in Jefferson.
Read MoreRotary funds purchase of new AED at rec center
A 20-year-old automatic external defibrillator (AED) at the Greene County Community Center has been replaced through a grant from the Rotary Club of Jefferson. The $1,814 purchase price included child patches. The AED will be located on the desk in the upstairs fitness room, close to members who ae working out, JPRD director Vicky Lautner said. The old AED was…
Read MoreDahl’s Custom Meat Locker opens in Bagley
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Kaitlin and Jared Dahl took over the operation of the locker in Bagley on April 1. They’re experienced in the meat business, as both worked at the facility for several years. It’s now known as Dahl’s Custom Meat Locker. “We had the opportunity to take over the operation,” explained Kaitlin. “It’s a good way for…
Read MoreRainy, cold weather slowing planting
Rain across the state delayed planting activities and held Iowa farmers to 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 5, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Below normal temperatures also slowed crop emergence. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 2 percent short, 69 percent adequate and 29 percent surplus. Topsoil moisture levels in west central Iowa…
Read MoreRams go 2-1 in soccer on Saturday
The Ram boys soccer team lost the first two games but won the third in Nevada Saturday. The Ram team, now in its second season, started the day against two-time Class 1A state champions, the Regals of Iowa City Regina. Regina has played in the state tournament seven of the last 10 years. Adding to the challenge was the absence…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
May 5, 2019 The Rippey Lions Club held its monthly meeting with a potluck meal served. During the business meeting, the slate of officers was elected for the 2019-20 and future donations were discussed, including support for the celebration of Rippey’s 150th observance in June of 2020.
Read MoreScranton bingo date changed, UMW to hold Guest Day
Change of date! Bingo will again be played at the Scranton Community Center on Sunday, May 19. Calling will begin at 2 pm and proceed until 4. Please plan on attending and sharing in the fun and prizes. The Scranton United Methodist Women are hosting their annual Guest Day Friday, May 10, at 9:30 am. The festivities will take place…
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