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…
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GrCo 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…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans faring well despite dry weather
Mostly warm and dry conditions resulted in 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 26, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 6 percent very short, 22 percent short, 67 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus. West central Iowa is a little…
Read MoreVeterans invited to free showing of ‘Top Gun, Maverick’
All Greene County military veterans are invited to a special showing of “Top Gun, Maverick” Thursday, June 30, at 2 pm at the Sierra Theatre in Jefferson. The event is hosted by the Greene County veterans commission and veterans affairs. Veterans’ admission will be free and a small popcorn and small beverage will also be provided with funds from the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 24
In Greene County district court Tanisha May Dillinger, 40, of Perry was sentenced June 20 to 10 years in prison with credit for time served after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 24
In Greene County magistrate court judgments for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge were entered against Nicholas James Charlson of Des Moines on a charge of theft- fifth degree and on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. He must pay $112.61 restitution to the city of Churdan on the theft charge and $300 restitution, also to the city…
Read MoreDan Pemble, 1935 – 2022
Danny “Dan” Lee Pemble, age 87, of Scranton, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Journey Senior Services in Carroll. Funeral service will be held June 28 at the United Methodist Church in Scranton with the Rev. Angelo Luis officiating. Casket bearers will be Dan’s son John Pemble, grandson Tyler Pemble, nephew Brett Pemble, son-in-law John Searing, and grandsons-in-law…
Read MoreCram the Cab nets $1,900 in cash, groceries for food pantry
A total of $1,900 was raised at this year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Cram the Cab event held June 13 – 18 at the Jefferson Fareway store. This dollar total represents a combination from Fareway customers who purchased pre-packed bags of non-perishable food items, customers who rounded up their grocery bill at the cash registers, and cash donations from Greene…
Read MoreGrCo Middle School tells honor roll
Greene County middle school principal Shawn Zanders announced the honor rolls for the 2021-22 school year. Students on the honor roll earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (B average or better) with no grade lower than a C-. Students named were on the honor roll for all four quarters of the year unless specific quarters are listed.…
Read MoreLast year’s pheasant hunting season was good, this year’s looks good, too
Survey results confirmed what Iowa pheasant hunters already knew – pheasant hunting last fall was really good. In fact, it was the best in more than a decade. Iowa hunters bagged an estimated 375,000 roosters in 2021, the most since 2008. “Our small game survey reflected the general reports I received during the season that the northern two-thirds of the…
Read MoreMatthew Murphy, 1988 – 2021
Matthew Murphy, 33, passed away in his home in Nevada, IA, on May 10, 2022. His death was unexpected and far too soon. He had a gentle soul, a kind heart and a one of a kind laugh that will be remembered Matt was born in Gilroy, CA, on July 18, 1988, to parents Dennis and Patricia Murphy. He was the youngest of…
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