~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team had a two win week last week after four matches. On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Rams hosted Saydel for Greene County senior night. The Rams won 3-0 with set scores of 25-10, 25-18 and 25-5. Isabella Schroeder had 13 kills in the game and Kylee Stalder pounded 12,…
Read MoreDay: October 19, 2022
Supervisors adopt new Code of Ordinances
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors formally adopted the new 2022 Code of Ordinances for the county after a second reading at the meeting on Oct. 17. The supervisors waived the third reading. No oral or written objections were received by the board. Supervisor Pete Bardole abstained from the vote because he has property that…
Read MoreTo the editor in support of Mike Holden
Letter to the Editor, When people run for public office, it is generally because they feel they can make a difference, have the energy and ambition to devote to it, and the desire to do the best job possible for those they represent. In our opinion, this describes Mike Holden, candidate for Greene County board of supervisors. Leadership, innovative thinking,…
Read MoreWeather outlook topic at first Ag Coffee, Nov. 2
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agriculture professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The first Ag Coffee will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 9 to 10:30 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. The November topic will be Weather Outlook, presented by…
Read MoreInformational meetings slated on upcoming jail referendum
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams has scheduled several informational meetings around the county in reference to the Nov. 8 vote on the construction of a new jail. Voters will cast a ballot on a loan agreement and issuance of general obligation capital loan notes in an amount not to exceed $12.685 million for the purpose of designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing…
Read MoreTeresa Lawler inducted into IHSSA Hall of Fame
A former Jefferson-Scranton High School speech coach was inducted into the Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame at ceremonies held last Friday at the coaches convention held in Ames. Teresa Lawler was recognized as the coach at Ankeny Centennial. Lawler first encountered the IHSSA at Glenwood while under the direction of IHSSA Hall of Famer Marrianne Driml, and…
Read MoreExtension slates fumigation CIC
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private fumigant pesticide applicators on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension office meeting…
Read MoreNext Greene County Reads book discussion will be Nov. 3
The Libraries of Greene County are hosting another Greene County Reads book discussion on Thursday, November 3. The book will be The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. A companion program on Sunday, Nov. 13, with guest speaker Darcy Maulsby is also being planned. The book tells the story of 18-year-old Emmett Watson and a trip he takes with his 8-year-old…
Read MoreLocal Legion post achieves membership goal
Commander Kenneth Arbuckle of Floyd W Brown American Legion Post 11 of Jefferson was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation signed by Legion National Commander Paul E Dillard. The certificate was for Post #11 successfully achieving 100 percent of its annual membership goal for the 2022 membership year. Arbuckle comments that it takes a veteran’s loyal commitment to this…
Read MoreIncentive funds still available for businesses new to Jefferson
The Jefferson Wants You incentive fund for new small businesses and remote workers still has funds available. New businesses locating to Jefferson in 2022 – 2023 can apply for up to $5,000 of start-up costs in establishing the business. Those types of costs include tables, chairs, office furniture, computers, point of sale system, etc. These costs are a one time…
Read MoreJamaica library plans Halloween party
The Jamaica public library will host a Halloween party for children Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 pm at the library. The event will feature a Halloween-themed story time, costume contest, crafts, treats and take- home bags full of fun stuff for kids. The costume contest will offer prizes for both boys and girls in two age divisions: 6 and under…
Read MoreChurch groups to conduct food drive
Youth groups from area churches in Greene County will come together for a food drive to benefit the Greene County Action Resource Center (ARC) on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Students will be going door to door to collect non-perishable food. Community members may leave items outside their door and turn on their porch light. Items collected will be picked up by…
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