Despite having to take down the frame of the metal building and basically start over, the new Greene County animal shelter may still be finished by the end of September. City of Jefferson building officer Chad Stevens reported at the June 28 city council meeting that although engineers are still working on a plan to address problems with the soil…
Read MoreDay: June 29, 2022
Ram softball team wins three, loses two
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team won three of five games last week. The Rams’ week started on Monday, June 20, with a home game against PCM, where the Rams fell 6-1. Greene County led 1-0 going into the sixth inning whdn the Mustangs scored two runs, followed by four in the seventh. Emma…
Read MoreRam hard ballers win one of three
~by Taylor Teays for the Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball picked up one win out of three games last week. On Monday, June 20, the Rams hosted PCM, falling 7-3. Brayden Roberts hit three singles and Bryce Stalder hit two in the game. Adding base hits were Joe Carey, Kole Teeples and Dakota Mobley. RBIs were credited to Teeples,…
Read MoreRegistration open now for youth football season
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registration for the 2022 football program is now open and will close on Aug. 1. Parents can go to www.gcyaa.org to fill out the online registration. They will create a profile and enter their information only once that will save time for future registrations. The football season is for athletes…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to meet Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, July 2, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Elaine Deluhery will have the program. All are welcome. The meeting room is handicap accessible.
Read MoreIndependence Day plans told
The city of Churdan will mark Independence Day with Tunes and Treats in the city park. The Churdan public library board and staff will serve ice cream sundaes, brownies and root beer floats starting at 6:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted, with proceeds going to ongoing programming and operating expenses. The Town and Country Band will play…
Read MoreOperation Dry Water July 2-4
DES MOINES – A group of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies will partner to focus enforcement of Iowa’s boating while intoxicated law as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign to draw public attention to the hazards of boating under the influence. “We will conduct boating while intoxicated focused enforcement statewide with increased patrols, check points, and…
Read MoreSave the date – Relay for Life is July 26
After laying low due to public health concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic, Relay for Life is returning to Greene County in a streamlined format. The 2022 Relay for Life will be held Tuesday, July 26, from 4 to 6:30 pm as a companion event to the weekly farmers’ market in Jefferson. Survivors will gather at 4 pm at the Greene…
Read MoreMidland Power marks safety achievements
Midland Power Cooperative recently marked two significant safety accomplishments. Earlier this year, the cooperative surpassed 300,000 employee hours worked without a lost time accident. This amounts to more than three years of employees working safely. These hours include hazardous storm recovery efforts, including the storm on December 15, 2021, that left roughly a quarter of Midland’s members in the dark.…
Read MoreWilson resigns from Scranton city council
Vacancy will be filled by appointment The Scranton city council is looking for a new member following the recent resignation of Cassidy Wilson. She was elected to the council in 2019. She gave no reason for her resignation. A legal notice in The Scranton Journal this week advises residents the city council plans to fill the vacancy by appointment during…
Read MoreGrCo school superintendent Abbotts hosting series of weekly coffees
Brett Abbotts, who’s official first day as Greene County Schools superintendent is Friday, will begin his tenure with a series of Friday morning coffees for all constituents of the district. “Coffee and Conversations” will be held Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 am in each of the three school buildings as follows: July 1 and July 8, Greene County Middle School;…
Read MoreRate increased proposed for WITS rides
Transit fares for Western Iowa Transit, operated by Region XII Council of Governments, may increase from $5 one-way to $7 one-way in town. The inter-city fare may increase from $1.50 per mile to $1.75 per mile. The increases will be considered by the Region XII COG executive board at their meeting July 7. The fares are proposed to increase beginning…
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