March 5, 2020 ~by Senator Jerry Behn On Tuesday the House and Senate announced an agreement on a K-12 education funding package for the next school year. Investing almost $100 million in new funding for schools, this money will include $7.65 million for transportation equity and $5.8 million for per pupil equity. The bill passed out of the Senate on…
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No COVID-19 in Iowa, but state agencies are preparing
The following information was provided in a press release from the governor’s office Saturday morning: Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered a partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Johnston to ensure State of Iowa agencies are prepared in the event COVID-19 is detected in the state.
Read MoreRestoration continues after Feb. 24 fire at Scranton Manufacturing
All employees will be back to work next week; no pay or benefits lost due to fire Following a fire that occurred on the evening of Feb. 24, Scranton Manufacturing is working hard to restore production operations, according to a corporate press release Friday. The fire, which originated in a paint booth where parts were being painted, was contained to…
Read MoreTownship budget hearings
Townships will hold public hearings on their FY21 budgets as follows: Paton Township – Tuesday, March 10, at 7 pm at the Paton Community Room. Darla Hirsch, clerk. Willow Township – Saturday, March 14, at 10 am at 260 320th St, Coon Rapids. Gina Arnold, clerk.
Read MoreDavid Redfern, 1944 – 2020
David Lee Redfern was born October 28, 1944, in Guthrie Center, to Lyle John and Margaret Breitenstein Redfern. He graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1963 and went on to study at the University of Northern Iowa. He married Linda Horner on March 27, 1970, in Sioux Falls, SD. Together they had two children, Kimberly (Duane) Magee and Dana…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 2, 2020 After a quiet week in Rippey, Jean Borgeson offers the following: Jean’s Jottings – A person can find a lot about their community by reading obituaries. Bearing in mind, the words are usually written by those left to mourn the death of a loved one and sometimes the early papers’ editors would have kind words about certain…
Read MoreGrCo boys fall in Rams vs Rams hoops showdown
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball season ended Monday, Feb. 24, in Glenwood when the home team won the first round of Class 3A Substate 8 tourney play 75-40. Everyone in the building was cheering for the Rams! The Glenwood Rams took an 18-10 first period lead over the Greene County Rams, building their advantage to…
Read MoreLloyd Richards, 1937 – 2020
Lloyd Richards, the son of Frank and Rose (Finger) Richards, was born August 31, 1937, at Scranton, and departed this life February 29, 2020, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. He lived his life to the age of 82 years, 3 months and 8 days. Lloyd attended and graduated from Scranton High School in 1956. He joined the National…
Read MoreI have a winner
~a column by Colleen O’Brien 1. Who’s the whiniest person you know? It could be siblings, once-friends, parents, your child, your grandchild, a great aunt, a boss, your roommate, your president? It’s such a weenie way to live, complaining. Especially when it’s about everything, like a differing point of view. Or a questioning of point of view. Or a mere…
Read MoreElementary program March 12
Greene County second, third and fourth graders will present their spring music and movement program and art display Thursday, March 12, at the middle school gym. Performance times are 1:45 and 6:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Greene County Gold.” All are invited.
Read MoreRegional director at March 7 Genealogy Society meeting
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, March 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. The room is handicapped accessible. The speaker will be Ron Gruber, a regional director of the Iowa Genealogical Society. He will pass out handouts concerning the state genealogical society and what it has to offer. Anyone with…
Read MoreLamb Producers slate annual banquet
The Greene County Lamb Producers will host their annual banquet Saturday, March 14, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Serving will begin at 6:30 pm. The Lamb Producers will prepare leg of lamb, with sides catered by Lidderdale Country Store.
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