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,…
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Presentation 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…
Read MoreRoutine business in May for Scranton city council
The bulk of the business conducted by the Scranton city council during its May 14 meeting was routine, with summer projects under consideration. Ken Paton and Scott Weber discussed Greene County Development Corp during open forum. They are working with a program that helps with housing and new business development. They encouraged the city of Scranton to attend their meetings.…
Read MoreCorn, soybean growth close to 5-year average
Warm and drier weather throughout the state allowed Iowa farmers 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 9, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Planting and replanting of corn and soybeans and spraying were limited due to wet field conditions. Topsoil moisture condition rated across Iowa rated 5 percent short, 78 percent adequate and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 7
In Greene County district court Jason Lee Miller, 46, of Boone was granted a deferred judgment June 6 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 5 against Leeroy Dominic Steadman of Grand Junction on a charge of assault. Steadman was sentenced to 30 days in jail. He was fined $100 with a 415.75 surcharge. Court costs were $106.22. A judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Kenneth Joseph Bonnette of…
Read MoreRam softball team now at 3-6
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Last week, the Rams went 1-3 ahead of a big week coming up, including a face-off with 14th ranked PCM on June 7. Next week, the Rams will host South Hamilton on Monday, June 10, and Roland-Story on Wednesday with a road trip to Ogden on Friday. The Rams fell 6-3 to Grand…
Read MoreWins elude Ram baseball team
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team continues their search for their first season win after a tough 0-3 week ahead of a busy upcoming schedule. The Rams play home on Wednesday, June 5, against Perry with a Friday home game against PCM. Next week, Greene County will face South Hamilton on Monday, June 10…
Read MoreAnn Hicks recalls her 35-year career as school nurse
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal For 35 years, students and staff in the Scranton building, then later the Greene County High School in Jefferson, knew the familiar face in the nurse’s office, but when they return next fall, Ann Hicks will be enjoying her retirement. Hicks graduated from DMACC in 1978 with her associate degree in nursing. She…
Read MoreMemorial Day observed in Rippey
~submitted by Mary Weaver After the services at the Fairview UMC and cemetery, Bowers-Angus, Old Rippey Cemeteries, the Kinkead-Martin Legion Post #583 of Rippey presented the traditional Memorial Day service at the Rippey Cemetery on Monday, May 27, at 11 am. The avenue of U.S. Flags, placed by Dan Brubaker and his crew, was a patriotic welcome to nearly 100…
Read MoreGospel music group to perform June 14 in Jefferson
The Garms Family will share an evening of gospel music Friday, June 14, at 7 pm at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The Garms Family uplifts people “with real music, honest stories, and God’s word,” a spokesperson said. Theilr appearance in Jefferson is sponsored by First Baptist Church, Gospel Open Bible Church, Church of Christ, The Sanctuary, Northside…
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