~by Paul D. Pate, Iowa Secretary of State There are some topics that are difficult to discuss. One of those topics is sexual assault. April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and provides an opportunity for us to embrace uncomfortable conversations to support victims of this crime. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Nationwide, 81 percent…
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ISU Extension & Outreach Week in Greene County APRIL 15-19
Events planned every day Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 15-19. Iowa’s 100 county Extension offices will host activities throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of Extension education efforts throughout the state. “This celebration is one way we show our appreciation for the people who participate in our educational programs, as well as the…
Read MoreMedical Center Foundation golf tourney is June 7
Player and sponsorship registration is now open for the 12th annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser. The four-person, best ball tournament is again scheduled during Jefferson’s Bell Tower Festival, with a shotgun start Friday, June 7, at 9 am at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. “Our golfers have really enjoyed the opportunity to combine a day of…
Read MoreDoctored for decades in Rippey
VIEW FROM MY WINDOW this week is by guest columnist Dave Chase, son of Rippey physician Walter Chase. This was originally published in the April/May OUR IOWA with permission of the magazine publisher and author Dave Chase. My dad, Walter E. Chase, was the doctor in Rippey for 33 years. He interned at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines and that…
Read MoreDOT physicals now available at medical center
Greene County Medical Center’s occupational medicine provider Diana Smith, DNP, now offers comprehensive Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals in Jefferson. DOT physicals are required for those who drive any kind of commercial vehicle, such as a school bus, taxi, semi-tractor/trailer or the like. “This is typically for anyone who is not driving for themselves, but does so as part of…
Read MoreNathan Behne chosen for Shrine Bowl
Now seeking donations for Shriners Hospitals ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County senior Nathan Behne has been selected to represent the school in the Iowa Shrine Bowl this summer and is working to raise money for the organization ahead of the July 20 game. 2024 marks the 51st Iowa Shrine Bowl game, happening on July 20 at…
Read MoreUsed book sale at Jeff library April 18-20
Spring into the Jefferson Public Library for the annual Friends’ spring book sale. The three-day book sale begins Thursday, April 18, and runs through Saturday, April 20. Admission is free and prices generally range from 25¢ to $2. The book sale is held in the library basement during regular hours. “The spring book sale is a great place to find…
Read MoreApril gets cool start across Iowa
Another week of colder than normal temperatures with rain and snow left Iowa farmers with 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 7, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Minimal fieldwork was done during the week, but some producers were able to apply anhydrous, manure, and dry fertilizer. High winds prevented producers from spraying…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 5
In Greene County district court a judgment for a $855 fine with a $128.25 surcharge was entered against Jason Harold Ferguson, 48, of Stratford after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. The judgment and surcharge can be satisfied with 100 hours of community service. Ferguson was committed to the…
Read MoreWergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Easons
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Eason family of Greene County April 5 during a ceremony at their family farm near Scranton. Designated in 2021 as a Heritage Farm, which means it’s been in the same family for 150 years, Eason Feedlot is a seventh-generation family farm owned and operated by…
Read MoreAbbotts shares more info about proposed solar project at GrCo Schools
Attendance was sparse but information was plentiful at an April 3 public meeting regarding the proposed solar energy project at Greene County schools. School superintendent Brett Abbotts used 21 slides to make the case for a $4.3 million solar project. He estimates the project could save the district as much as $237,000 annually, compared to the current cost of electricity…
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
~by Sen Jesse Green (R-District 24) April 5, 2024 We have just wrapped up the part of the session where we confirm the Governor’s appointments, which means the finish line to this session isn’t far away. The nominee that caught the most attention this year was McKenzie Snow for the Director of the Iowa Department of Education. The Democrats had…
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