The Greene County Schools are planning a limited summer school for students in grades K-8 for three weeks, July 20 through Aug. 6. Students would be divided into two groups, with one group attending Mondays and Wednesdays and the other group attending Tuesdays and Thursdays. That will allow for needed social distancing. School staff asks parents to complete a survey…
Read MoreMonth: June 2020
What is: a right, a privilege, an honor, a duty?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien When I was young, I couldn’t wait to vote. I had three compelling reasons: my father’s and both my grandfathers’ interest in politics; my senior-year civics teacher Frank Linduska; and John F. Kennedy’s name on the ballot for president. Because of the first two reasons, it was a given that I would vote. Even if…
Read MoreCattlemen name scholarship winners
The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association has selected five Greene County seniors to receive $1,000 college scholarships. Through the support of donors, continued growth of the annual Cattlemen’s banquet, and beef promotion the association is able to grow its scholarship program.
Read MoreMahanay bell tower to open June 10
The board of directors of the Bell Tower Community Foundation and the Greene County board of supervisors say the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will officially re-open on Wednesday, June 10, in time for the “Chews Jefferson” Jefferson Matters: Main Street promotion that day. Mahanay Maestro Wendy Vanderlinden will play a 15-minute bell concert at 12:15 pm and visitors are encouraged…
Read MoreLet the VFW auxiliary cook supper Thursday
The VFW Post 9599 auxiliary will serve a socially distant hot beef sundae supper Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes hot beef sundaes, corn or green beans, and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted.
Read MoreScratch cupcakes coming to Greene County
The RSVP volunteer program in Greene County is hosting a Scratch Cupcakery fundraiser June 8-26. Volunteers will sell 6-packs of Iowa-made Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes. Each 6-pack includes an assortment of Scratch Cupcakery’s favorite flavors and sells for $15-$20. Cupcakes will be delivered frozen on July 16. They can be stored frozen for several weeks without losing moistness or quality. The…
Read MoreP-C native Jeff Trost selected fotr IGHSAU golf award
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Nashua-Plainfield coach Jeff Trost is the 2020 golf recipient of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. Trost will be honored at the 2021 Iowa Girls State Golf Meet. He is the son of long-time teacher and coach at Churdan and Paton-Churdan High Schools, the late Paul Trost. The IGHSAU…
Read MoreJeff council supports White House Apt project, Sebolt Wrestling Academy
Last Zoom meeting unless the public requests their continuance ~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online The Jefferson city council met in regular session on May 26 through videoconferencing with Zoom. Mayor Matt Gordon chaired the meeting in person at the city hall council chambers while council members, the public, and media attended through Zoom and by telephone. Mayor…
Read MoreIowa State Parks open more facilities
DES MOINES, IA – This week, more facilities are open in Iowa state parks according to Gov Kim Reynolds’ proclamation. Here is a list of openings for the week of June 1: Lodges and shelter reservations can be made on the DNR’s park reservation system for June 6 and after. Groups are limited to 50 percent capacity of the facility…
Read MoreGreene County GOP, Dems pick candidates for general election
Registered Democrats and Republicans voted Tuesday in a primary to chose candidates for the Nov. 3 general election. There was an emphasis on voting by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that seemed to appeal to voters. Turnout was significantly more than in the 2018 primary. A total of 850 Republicans voted this time, compared to 472 in 2018.…
Read MoreElementary teachers end year with parade
~Photos and text by Joseph Beaudet, University of Missouri summer intern Families lined the streets in Scranton as teachers bid them farewell. Greene County Elementary School held a teacher parade on Friday afternoon, May 29. Organized by a team of staff members, the parade began in Scranton, then moved on to Jefferson, Grand Junction, and Rippey. The original teacher parade…
Read MoreShort work week for farmers but crops doing well
Rain throughout the week resulted in 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 31, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warmer temperatures advanced crop development. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 1 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 20 percent surplus. Ratings in west central Iowa were 2 percent short, 85…
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