~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A Bayard landmark is about to become the Liberty Rock in Glidden. If things go as planned, City officials hope to have the project completed by the end of 2020. The late Max McCord grew tired of hitting a large rock with his farm equipment many years ago and decided to dig up the rock.…
Read MoreMonth: May 2020
Scranton Fishing Day delayed, Little League cancelled
Scranton Fishing Day postponed – It is with much sadness that the organizers have decided to delay the Scranton Fishing Day that was planned for June 6. Due to coronavirus and the desire to keep everyone safe, organizers feel it is best to postpone the event until later this summer. “We really appreciate your support,” said Leesa Squibb. Persons who…
Read MoreSoil conditions dry, planting going well
There were 4.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 10, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Showers early in the week briefly slowed planting progress and below normal temperatures delayed emergence. Topsoil moisture levels across the state rated 4 percent very short, 15 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. West central…
Read MoreReynolds delays decision on how and where Iowa reopens
Iowans are still waiting to hear Gov Kim Reynolds’ next steps to reopen the Iowa economy after being slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, despite her saying Monday she’d have an announcement Tuesday. At her Tuesday press briefing Reynolds said she’s still reviewing information, and that she’ll have an announcement Wednesday. “I know Iowans and businesses are eager to know what’s…
Read MoreJim Lawton, 1938 – 2020
James (Jim) Eugene Lawton was born January 14, 1938, near Linden at the home of his grandparents Clem and Lelah Gibbons. His parents were Isabelle Lydia (Gibbons) and John Peter Lawton who lived near Cooper Iowa at the time. The family moved to Dawson Township on a farm near Paton in 1943. At a young age his mother and siblings…
Read MoreIn the neighborhod
May 11, 2020 It’s unfortunate our libraries continue to be closed, but an example of the somewhat hidden volumes on our own shelves is shared by a longtime user and supporter of the libraries in the communities she lived in, including being a librarian at some time in those moves she made.
Read MoreRelay for Life committee plans virtual fundraiser
Like most public events, the Relay for Life of Greene County planned for April 24 needed to be rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Relay for Life, with a tagline “We are HOPE!”, is now slated for Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 9 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The pace of life has slowed due…
Read MoreJeff council considering recording meetings
The public can now watch Jefferson city council meetings in real time on their computers or devices as COVID-19 mitigation efforts limit attendance at meetings of elected public officials. It’s unknown if meetings will continue to be available in that manner once mitigation ends, but residents will be able to watch recordings of meetings on the city’s website or Jefferson…
Read MoreReynolds has no in-person press attendance at press briefing
Reynolds in “modified quarantine” after COVID exposure at White House Gov Kim Reynolds’ daily press briefing had a sparser look Monday, as it was held with no members of the press actually present. Reynolds is following stricter social distancing guidelines due to her exposure to COVID-19 last week. The press asked questions by phone. Reynolds reported she was notified during…
Read MoreCover Greene County initiative seeks a face mask for every resident
All county residents can join the effort to control the spread of COVID-19 by being part of Cover Greene County, an initiative of the county board of health. The goal of Cover Greene County is to be sure every resident has a face mask to wear in public. Annie Smith, a board of health member, said the board has received…
Read MoreSheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, May 19: At 11:32 am a deputy arrested Adam Harvey, 43, of Grand Junction on arrest warrants for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine (serious misdemeanors) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor)*.
Read MoreSchool Foundation offers scholarships to recent graduates
The Greene County School District Education Foundation is offering five scholarships in the amount of $2000 each to Greene County School District in their second, third, or fourth year of post-high school education (2019, 2018 or 2017 graduates). The application can be found on the Greene County Education Foundation website at: www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/domain/197. Applications must be received by Friday, June 12,…
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