The Greene County and Paton-Churdan track and field teams competed at the co-ed Hawk Relays hosted by Woodward-Granger in Woodward April 28. A composite score of boys and girls teams was provided. Woodward-Granger won the meet with 277 points. Close behind was Greene County with 265 points. Other team scores were West Central Valley 166, Nodaway Valley 162, Glidden-Ralston 161,…
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Jeff council okays sale of former Pizza Ranch for new location of the Stitch
City asked to delay action on sale of Angie’s Tea Garden The Jefferson city council held a public hearing and passed a resolution approving the sale and redevelopment of 206 N. Wilson Ave – the formerly Pizza Ranch – at its regular meeting April 27. A public hearing on the sale and redevelopment of 100 E. State St – Angie’s…
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~by State Senator Jesse Green April 30, 2021 It is hard to believe that we are in week 16 already. It is sad that this first session is almost over. The last day for the Senate clerks at the Capitol was Thursday. It was a particularly somber moment to give my clerk Sue one last hug before we parted ways…
Read MoreInteract Club gives May baskets to nursing facility residents
The Interact Club at Greene County High School brightened May Day for 111 residents at long term care at Greene County Medical Center, Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center, and The Gardens. Interact members decorated styrofoam cups with Happy May Day messages and then filled them with flowers purchased by an anonymous donor. The festive bouquets were delivered to residents…
Read MoreDate set for Scranton community fundraiser
The Scranton community fundraiser, postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. A committee has begun planning the event, which raises money for several causes in and near Scranton. The evening will begin with live music from Backroads Roots and supper catered by Lidderdale Country Store and Greene County producer groups. Various auction items…
Read MoreHam on the menu at VFW Thursday supper
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature sliced ham, baked potato, a choice of corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will…
Read MoreExtension expert says to let children play in mud for fun and learning
A little dirt and water can create mud, as well as limitless opportunities for children to play and learn, according to Cindy Thompson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Mud is squishy, slimy, sloppy and wonderful! The joy children experience playing in mud is second only to the many benefits associated with mud play,” said…
Read MoreBackyard bird feeders encouraged to keep feeders clean
Each year, especially during late winter, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) receives reports of sick or dead birds at feeder locations, particularly in the southern part of the state. Unsanitary conditions at bird feeders can lead to the spread of several diseases amongst birds that frequent these feeders. Aspergillosis, a disease caused by a fungus which often grows…
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