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…
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Ham 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…
Read MoreMcLaughlin Family Companies donate $100K for new GrCo Early Learning Center construction
A lead gift of $100,000 from the McLaughlin Family Companies of Scranton will help ensure that “Growth Happens Here” at the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC), a nonprofit childcare center serving children and families from throughout Greene county. With one of the first business donations, the McLaughlins are supporting the construction of a new building for the center…
Read MoreBell tower, JM:MS&CC receive tourism awards
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower and Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community received awards for excellence in the tourism industry. The awards were presented by the Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa at a ceremony April 29 in Des Moines during the 2021 Iowa Tourism Conference. A total of 25 awards were presented in two…
Read MoreSupes OK music policy for Mahanay tower, purchase of building for secondary roads
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors unanimously approved a resolution adopting the Mahanay Carillon music policy at their regular meeting on April 26. The supervisors had received a draft of the policy on April 19. After three months of meetings between the Greene County attorney and the Bell Tower Community Foundation, the policy was written to “facilitate…
Read MoreGreene County FFA attends state conference
FFA members across the state of Iowa celebrated success when they gathered for the 93rd Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference on April 18-20 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization. National FFA Secretary Anna Mathis kicked off the conferences with a…
Read MoreState qualifying meet in Manson
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and Iowa High School Athletic Association have announced track & field State qualifying assignments. Greene County will go to Manson for Class 2A competition on Thursday, May 13. In class 2A, first and second in each event automatically qualifies for the May 20-22 Coed State Meet at Drake…
Read MoreRam boys soccer wins two matches
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys’ soccer team hosted 1-9 Harlan on Karber Field in Grand Junction on Monday, April 19. The Rams fired three goals in the first half while holding Harlan scoreless. The Cyclones came back in the second half to score two goals, but GC kicked an insurance goal for a 4-2 victory. The…
Read MoreMaker’s Brew adding cafe to Scranton Main St
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Expanding from their original vision, Maker’s Brew Café on Main St in Scranton has added a restaurant to the original Coffee Shop. Plans are to serve breakfast and lunch beginning this week. The Coffee Shop / Cafe will be open Monday-Friday from 7 am to 2 pm. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday but…
Read MoreRam golf report
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys golf team posted a victory at Manson on Thursday, April 22. The Rams fired a low 180 on the nine-hole event to outdistance second place Southeast Valley by 36 strokes for 216 and Manson-NW Webster shot 226. Joe Carey was meet medalist, carding 41. Sawyer Schiltz and Kole Teeples also shot…
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