The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its June 12 regular meeting held a public hearing on the instructional support levy. No one spoke and the board approved renewing the levy for five years. Superintendent Brett Abbotts explained the instructional support levy is included in property taxes. The levy rate is set by the state and fluctuates year…
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Barbie doll open house at the museum Saturday
The Greene County Historical Society is hosting the second annual Barbie open house Saturday, June 15, at the museum (291 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson) from 9 am to noon. This year the Historical Society will have more of its vintage Barbie dolls on display, and will offer more Barbie activities. There will be a Barbie scavenger hunt in the museum,…
Read MorePaul ‘Skeeter’ Wilber, 1928 – 2024
Paul L. “Skeeter” Wilber passed away May 16, 2024, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, at the age of 95 years. Skeeter was born on October 14, 1928, in Paton, to Viola Hansen Wilber and Roy Wilber. He was raised by his Aunt Ester and Uncle Paul Pemble after his mother died in 1933, and he always felt so…
Read MoreJeff council sells lots, approves contract for pickleball courts, delays decision on illegal dog
The Jefferson city council at its June 11 meeting sold three vacant infill lots to Origin Homes at $500 each. Origin Homes plans to build a single family home on each lot. According to Matt Daniels, director of operations for Origin Homes, the houses would be 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch homes with an unfinished basement and a 2-car garage. Selling price…
Read MoreSupervisors distribute opioid settlement funds
The Greene County board of supervisors approved the first distribution of opioid settlement funds at the June 9 meeting. The supervisors approved a 28E agreement with Midwest Wellness for opioid use disorder epidemic remediation services. Midwest Wellness will receive $75,000. The supervisors also approved a 28E agreement with New Opportunities for the same services. New Opportunities will receive $35,000. The…
Read MoreChurdan Day this Saturday
Organizers of Churdan Day this coming Saturday, June 15, have planned a fun-filled day to celebrate as only a small town can. The day begins with a Fun Run 5K. Registration will open at 7 am at the park. The race starts and finishes at 7:30 at the park. There is a $10 charge for participants age 13 and older;…
Read MoreRam baseball team comes close but still winless
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Despite coming close in one game, the Greene County baseball team is still on the search for their first season win with a 0-10 record. On Monday, June 3, the team traveled to the 9-1 Saydel Eagles’ home field, falling 8-0. All five Ram hits in the game were singles. Camden Jacobs was…
Read MoreRam softball team at 3-9
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team has a 3-9 record after falling in three games last week. On Monday, June 3, the Rams traveled to Saydel High School, falling 13-3 to the 5-1 team. The Rams found bat to ball contacts 10 times in the game, all singles. Payton Kokenge, Kaycee Pittman and Addison…
Read MoreNEW Cooperative underwrites 4-H dues
The NEW Cooperative Foundation continues its commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the Foundation donated $94,520 to 35 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 4,929 individual 4-H members. The contribution from the Foundation pays for half of each 4-H member’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory counties, which includes the following: Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Crawford, Greene, Franklin,…
Read MoreIowans encouraged to visit farmers markets
Vouchers available for low-income seniors and WIC recipients As summer kicks off, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa families to visit and support the more than 200 farmers markets located across the state. Farmers markets and farm stands provide consumers with easy access to local fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey, cut flowers, eggs, meat, cheese, craft beer,…
Read MorePresentation of Bell Tower of Fame Award to Susie Kundrat opens Bell Tower Festival
According to Susie Kundrat, recipient of the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award, “getting an award means that you had a lot of people that you were fortunate enough to know who helped you along the way. No one is ever able to achieve anything on their own. It takes a lot of people to do this.” As she accepted…
Read MoreBell tower will feature live concert for Father’s Day
The Mahanay Bell Tower will feature a special Father’s Day Tower Tunes Live Concert on Sunday, June 16. Mahanay Maestro Yvette Bardole will play selections on the carillon from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. The public is invited to gather downtown to listen. The Mahanay Bell Tower is now open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. The carillon will play…
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