American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation’s Rise to Immunize® (RIZE) campaign recognized McFarland Clinic Nov. 2 as a national winner of its 2023 “RIZE to the Challenge” Award. This distinguished award celebrates high-performing medical groups and health systems from across the country that have made significant progress in routine adult immunization care. McFarland Clinic is one of three organizations nationally…
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Special concert, special lighting for Mahanay Tower and Veterans Day
On Veteran’s Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain will perform a special Veterans Day concert. The public is invited to listen to a patriotic carillon concert from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. “Rick’s playlist will certainly be amazing selections to honor our veterans,” said bell tower music coordinator Peg Raney. This year will also include the addition of patriotic…
Read MoreAlliant Energy donates to Food Bank of Iowa
Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event. In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief and provided over 20 million meals. Traditionally hosted during Hunger Action Month in September, Alliant Energy’s annual golf event…
Read MoreElection info from Secretary of State
Secretary of State Paul Pate provides the following information about the city-school election Tuesday. Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7 am to 8 pm. Absentee ballots must be received by the respective county auditor by Tuesday at 8 pm. Iowans looking for their polling location, Voter ID requirements or to track the status of their absentee ballot should…
Read MoreM. Saddoris re: Kading project, city council election
Letter to editor: I am replying to comments made about our opposition to the large housing project insinuating that it is something to do with “who might live there.” I can assure you that it has nothing to do with anything other than the fact that there are “taxpayers” and “tax consumers.” A community can NOT GROW or THRIVE without…
Read MoreDeSantis in Jefferson Friday
Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, will be in Jefferson for a Never Back Down Drop By Friday, Nov. 3. The event will be held at Bett & Bev’s Barbecue at 808 N. Vine St. Doors will open at 3:30 pm with the program at 4 pm. Persons who plan to attend should…
Read MoreRam e-Sports team #1 seed at State Showdown
Greene County e-Sports has had an outstanding fall season. The team competing in Smite finished the regular season undefeated and will be the number one seed at the State Showdown on Nov. 15 in Marshalltown. The Rams hope to defend their State Title from last year.
Read MoreHinote runs at state cross country meet
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Noah Hinote, a junior at Greene County High School, ran at the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday, placing 87th out of 133 racers. The Class 3A boys race kicked off at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. Hinote was in 67th after the first meter…
Read MorePublic education – Part of the ABCs of democracy
Dear editor, Rural Iowans value public education. We know that regardless of race, religion, or zip code, all Iowa children deserve access to a quality education. We write because the current Iowa education policies of diverting public dollars to private, often faith-based schools, while underfunding public schools, are hurting rural Iowans. The school is the heartbeat of a rural community,…
Read MoreThe good news
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As much as I’ve enjoyed/hated/done it anyway, my writing columns for the past eight years making fun of #45 (now advertising himself as 45-47: precisely what I fear) or mentioning his latest lies, I’m tired of it for the day, so will make my day by listing a few of President Biden’s accomplishments, which somehow…
Read MoreP-C students, American Legion tell Veterans Day plans
Paton-Churdan students will present their annual Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 10, at the school. Students will present patriotic music and readings, and honor all area veterans in attendance. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. American Legion Post 198 will host a soup supper that evening from 5 to 7 pm at the legion hall, 500 Fitzpatrick St…
Read MoreOperation Green Light in Greene County
Greene County is joining the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, and the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) in Operation Green Light to show support for veterans. The initiative aims to “shine a light” on issues and challenges veterans face, particularly as they transition to civilian live. The south façade of the Greene…
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