~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Robby Pedersen, the master craftsman of heirloom furniture in Jefferson, will tell the fascinating story of his career and RVP~1875 business this Friday, Nov. 4, at the monthly lunch and program of the Greene County Historical Society, meeting this time at the United Methodist Church in Scranton The $10 lunch is…
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Scranton United Charities nets $7,815 in annual drive
The Scranton United Charity Drive has been completed. Thanks to the generous donations from people in the Scranton area, a total of $7,815 was distributed to local charities in the area. The break down of the donations are: Greene County Food Pantry (ARC), $596; Community Opportunities, $343; Scranton Little League, $681; Scranton Fishing Day, $388; Scranton Community Center, $981; Scranton Fire Dept., $2,101;…
Read MoreNominations open for ABC Award
Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community (JM:MS&CC) is seeking nominations for the 2022 ABC Award. Nominations should be submitted by Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 4 pm. The award will be presented later at the Community Appreciation Night in 2023. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their…
Read MorePaton-Churdan inducts two into NHS
The Paton-Churdan National Honor Society on Oct. 25 inducted two new members, Emma Stream and Paige Teeples. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must then apply for membership. Applications are reviewed and scored based on a rubric. A faculty committee then reviews…
Read MoreNew trees planted by Greene County conservation
The Greene County conservation department has worked most of the year cleaning up trees downed by the December 2021 storm as well as removing ash trees that are dying from disease in the county parks. Thirty-three trees were purchased through Krieger’s Greenhouse in Jefferson for this project. Conservation employees were joined by Mark Runkel from the Department of Natural Resources…
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REMINDER Trunk Or Treat and Fall Meal on Sunday, October 30, 5- 7 p.m. This event is a joint effort with the Rippey Library Director, Library Board of Trustees, and the Friends of Rippey. The Rippey Lions Club is also arranging for old fashioned games for the children. The Rippey Firefighters will also participate and share information, hopefully to generate…
Read MoreFinancial support available for Alliant Energy customers in need
For the second consecutive year, Alliant Energy has donated $4 million to its Hometown Care Energy Fund to help customers who are struggling financially pay their energy bills. Customers in need of financial assistance are urged to apply for the funds to assist with paying and managing their energy bill. If approved, customers can receive up to $500 annually. “We…
Read MoreSeaboard Foods providing scholarships
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. — Seaboard Foods will begin accepting applications from high school seniors beginning Nov. 1, 2022, for $1,000 scholarships, totaling $65,000. Forty, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors from community high schools and an additional 25, $1,000 scholarships to children of Seaboard Foods’ employees. Students graduating with a high school diploma or equivalent in 2023 and who…
Read MoreDavid Higgins, 1947 – 2022
Services will be held Oct. 31at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for David Eugene Higgins, 75, of Grand Junction. Fr Steven Brodersen of Carroll will be celebrant of the Mass of the Resurrection. Sheilah Pound will be soloisit, accompanied by Lois Last. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date. David “Bear” Higgins, age 75,…
Read MoreRams win in first playoff game; will face West Lyon Wildcats (7-2) next
The Greene County Rams advanced in the Class 2A playoffs with a 35-13 win Oct. 21 in Jefferson over the Union Knights of La Porte City. The Knights brought a 2-6 record into the game while the Rams, 2A District 8 champions, had a 7-1 record. The next round has the Rams hosting the West Lyon Wildcats of Inwood Oct.…
Read MoreCounty to receive land from W. Teagarden’s estate
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors accepted a gift of land from the estate of the late Wallace Teagarden at the meeting Oct. 24. The 60-acre tract located in section 30 of North Junction Township will become the second wildlife refuge in the county. Teagarden specified in his will that the gift be “under the…
Read MoreMannel recognized for professional excellence in Extension work
Recognizing the need for women-centered educational programs for farm women, Lori Mannel has spent nearly a decade offering programs of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at the local level. Mannel, the county extension director in Greene County, was awarded the “County Professional Excellence” honor during the annual ANR professional development conference Oct. 11-12 in Ames. The award recognizes a…
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