The Paton-Churdan school is hosting its annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, Nov. 11, at 9 am in the high hchool. Students will honor the veterans from the area with thanks and celebration. The community is welcome to join together for coffee and rolls following the event. The Churdan American Legion Post No. 198 will serve its soup supper on…
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Board of supervisor candidates respond to questionnaire
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for Greene County Supervisor District 3. Here are their responses: Supervisor District 3 Name, age, address: Dan Benitz, 76 years of age, 1706 Westwood Drive, Jefferson Mike Holden, 64 years of age, 559 240th St., Scranton Current employment and past employment that may be…
Read MoreRaccoon River Watershed Assoc hosts author talk Nov. 5
The Raccoon River Watershed Association is hosting author and professor Neil Hamilton Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 am at the Carnegie Library Museum in Perry. Hamilton is professor emeritus at Drake University and longtime director of the Drake University Agricultural Law Center, will present a Book Talk on his recently published book, The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective on Our…
Read MoreRams end gridiron season with loss to West Lyon in second round of playoffs
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County football season came to an end last Friday after a 43-7 home loss to the West Lyon Wildcats in the second round of postseason play. The game started with scores from both teams, with the scoreboard reading 7-7 at the end of the first quarter. The Lyons scored on their…
Read MoreRibbon cutting, open house planned for The Children’s Center
“It is with great pride that the staff and board of directors of The Children’s Center invite the public to the ribbon-cutting at 2 pm, followed by tours of our new childcare center on Sunday, Nov. 13, until 4 pm at 306 S. Vine in Jefferson,” said Cherie Cerveny, director of the center. “It is a dream come true to…
Read MoreFarm succession topic of upcoming workshop
Greene County ISU Extension and Outreach and Iowa Corn Growers Association, Greene County will host a two-night farm succession workshop. The program will be Monday, Nov. 28, and Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 6 to 9 pm at the Greene County Extension office. Registration fee is $50 per person or $175 for a family of four. This covers light meals at…
Read MoreOperation Green Light Nov. 7-13 salutes veterans
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Greene County announced the county courthouse would be illuminated green Nov. 7-13 as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are…
Read MoreMedical center provides info on stroke rehabilitation
The following is provided by Greene County Medical Center as a service to the community: What happens after you have a stroke? Stroke rehabilitation is a very important part of recovery for many people. The goal is to help you learn how to do things that you did before the stroke. It helps build your strength and coordination and you…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family asks for monetary donations
Greene County Adopt-a-Family (AAF) will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families and individuals in need again this holiday season. In 2021 more than 160 families received holiday food. These are challenging times. AAF anticipates 2022 being a record year for the number of families and individuals needing help. The food distribution will be on Dec. 17. AAF…
Read MoreTower Tunes Live concert slated for Veteran’s Day
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, a special Tower Tunes Live concert will be performed by Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain. From 12:15 – 12:30 pm, the public is invited to listen to the concert played on the four-octave carillon. Maestro Morain’s playlist will honor military veterans. The Veteran’s Day concert is part of the regular Tower Tunes Live concert series set…
Read MoreNo-bake cheesecake class slated by Extension
Iowa State University Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a No-Bake Cheesecake class Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Greene County Extension meeting room. Participants will learn to make their choice of a no-bake berry cheesecake or a no-bake brownie batter cheesecake, just in time for the holiday. The cost for this program is $30.…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Nov. 8 in Jefferson
The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply this fall. Someone requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. One hundred percent of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors. Donate in Jefferson on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from…
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