All ISU Greene County Extension programs now through 9 have been canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. “We are complying with Iowa State University’s guidelines to insure everyone’s safety.” said Lori Mannel, Greene County Extension director. Updates will be posted on the Greene County Extension and 4H Facebook pages.
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Grab-and-Go sack lunch program starts Monday
Greene County Schools will provide a Grab-and-Go sack lunch program starting Monday, March 23. The program will be similar to summer lunch and is open to children living in Greene County ages 0-18 and Greene County School students. There is no charge for the meal. The program will run Monday – Friday for three weeks during the current school closure.
Read MoreStorms, rainfall, winds and cold wind chills expected
Updated Thursday, 2 pm The National Weather Service is predicting a mix of unpleasant weather Wednesday night into Friday morning, with Greene County in an area of slight risk for severe weather Thursday. Damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado are possible.
Read MoreHome State Bank tells COVID-19 procedures
Home State Bank provides the following information: “The team at Home State Bank has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 condition through reports from our Governor and the Iowa Department of Public Health. Our leadership team met earlier this week to ensure we are complying with all guidelines regarding social distancing, as well as keeping our staff and patrons’ health a…
Read MoreRam boys perform well at UNI Dickinson indoor relays
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County High School boys track team got off to a great start of the 2020 season at the Dickson Relays held at the University of Northern Iowa on March 10. This will be the only competition for the Rams until mid-April. The State Athletic Associations (boys and girls) have cancelled all practices and…
Read MoreGCEA, school board far apart in contract talks
Frustration with Iowa teachers unions’ inability to negotiate a benefits package was apparent when Heath Telleen, chief negotiator for the Greene County Education Association, presented his group’s initial offer in contract negotiations during the school board’s work session March 11.
Read MoreJPD loses another officer to Greene County sheriff’s office
Last month Jefferson residents and the Jefferson city council had a spirited discussion about the wages paid to Jefferson police officers. According to mayor Matt Gordon, the Jefferson PD has seen a 180 percent turnover rate, with the Greene County sheriff’s office as being one reason for the turnover. Officer Ashley Wilson has become the newest law officer to leave…
Read MoreA happy story in times that trouble
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Like so many of us, I’m consumed by the news and then so tired of it or confused by it I don’t pay any attention for a while. Then out of the very back of my brain, my trained-to-be-informed childhood aims its pointy finger, and I feel I’m not being a good citizen. I whine…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom closing office, suspending service calls
The Jefferson Telecom office will be closed to walk-in traffic effective March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the convenience of customers, a payment station has been established in the vestibule area with envelopes. Payments can be put in the outside drop box. Customers who pay in cash will not receive change at this time, but the full amount…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 13
In Greene County district court Milton Antwine Wright, 38, of Des Moines was sentenced March 2 to 180 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense, amended from possession of marijuana- third or subsequent offense. The entire jail term was suspended and Wright was placed on informal probation to the Greene County…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 13
In Greene County magistrate court Susan Marie Travis of Dayton was found guilty of trespass at a trial March 11. Magistrate Jessica Morton entered a judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $98.45.
Read MoreNew website design for Scranton library
The State Library of Iowa has been working on introducing librarians to a new website platform that has been made available by funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. So, what does that mean for the local library? It means that the Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton has…
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