Libraries across the country will mark National Library Week April 5-10. Staff at the Churdan public library is planning activities as follows: Monday, April 5, at 1:15 pm – Book-to-movie: “Britt-Marie was here”. A discussion of this book was held March 2021 Tuesday, April 6, at 7 pm – Recycling 101 with Troy Reynolds, Boone County Recycling Services. The…
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Churdan library plans Easter parade instead of Easter egg hunt
Because of Covid-19, the Churdan library staff is planning an Easter parade this year instead of an Easter egg hunt. Library staff and trustees will be hand out sacks full of Easter goodies on Saturday, April 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Participants are asked to please drive, walk, or bicycle by the back of the library from east to…
Read MoreGreene County Schools receive annual audit report
Iowa State auditor Rob Sand on March 26 released the annual audit report for the Greene County Community School District for the year ending June 30, 2020 (FY2020). The audit was prepared by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. Financial highlights: The district’s total revenues tallied $29,340,172 for the year ended June 30, 2020, a 40.19 percent increase from the prior…
Read MoreScranton library open, preparing for Nat’l Library Week
Good news travels fast in a small town, so I’m sure that you have heard that the library is open without needing an appointment now. We still ask that you wear a face mask when you come to the library. The staff will continue to wipe down frequently touched surfaces more often, and will be wiping down all library materials…
Read MoreMedical center recognizes employees for excellence, years of service
Susan Frahm, a 40-year employee in Greene County Medical Center’s nutritional services department and now head cook, was presented the Employee Exemplifying Excellence award at the medical center’s employee recognition event March 25. The recognition celebration honored 12 Employee Exemplifying Excellence nominees and 29 employees with milestone work anniversaries. The medical center offers all employees the opportunity to nominate co-workers…
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary serving chicken & noodles April 8
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are serving chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes Thursday, April 9, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. Corn or beans and dessert will round out the menu. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be…
Read MoreScranton Community Center annual report shows impact of Covid-19
~by The Scranton Journal The Scranton Community Center saw a dramatic drop in use due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. That in turn affected the financial report. There were only nine private rentals in 2020 as compared to 28 the previous year. Those rentals included family gatherings, graduations, baby and bridal showers and birthday parties which utilized the community…
Read MoreExtension to offer ‘Money Smart’ program virtually
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Managing Debt and Improving Credit” virtually on Wednesdays, April 7, 14 and 21 from 12 to 1 pm. Participation in any of the three sessions is free and open to the public. ISU Extension and Outreach’s “Money Smart” workshop series can help individuals grow their financial knowledge with…
Read MoreDennis Morlan about the Covid vaccine clinic
To the Greene County community, For the past several years, I’ve watched our local public health and the public health agencies across the state prepare and train for the day that they’ll conduct a mass vaccine clinic. Becky Wolf and our local public health staff have done a tremendous job dealing with our year long Covid crisis. For the clinic…
Read MoreTrack and field returns after missing the ’20 season
After going the entire 2020 season without outdoor track and field, Ram girls coach Derek Merk enjoyed being with his team Monday night at the Greene County Early Bird meet. “It was a lot of fun getting to watch them finally compete outdoors after almost two years,” the coach said. Rams Brooklyn Olson and Brianna Osterson started the 2021 outdoor…
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March 29, 2021 Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Catherine Stokes Thursday April 1 – Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm @ Rippey UMC Friday April 2 – Good Friday service at 7 pm @ Perry UMC We continue with in-person worship. Masks are required. Please social distance. Guidance from the conference says we can sing again, as long as we…
Read MoreOutdoor track season opens with GrCo Early Bird meet
Greene County boys track coach Chad Morton was pleased with the efforts of the team’s first meet of the season, the Greene County Early Bird meet held at Linduska Field in Jefferson. “I’m very happy with our team’s efforts. For our first meet, I couldn’t have asked for much more from our boys,” he said. Bryce Stalder and Nathan Black…
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