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…

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Soil 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…

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Reynolds 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…

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Jim 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…

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In 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.

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Jeff 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…

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Reynolds 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…

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Sheriff’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)*.

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School 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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