Erin Gerlich has been named by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) as its next executive director, succeeding Jean Berger who is retiring. Gerlich is a native of Panora, graduating from Panorama High School in 2002. Her parents are Karen and Jay Gerlich of Panora. She brings more than 15 years of experience in athletics and servant leadership…
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GrCo prom, ‘A Night in Hollywood,’ is Saturday
Greene County High School students will have the opportunity to enjoy “A Night in Hollywood” this Saturday as the 2024 prom activities commence. Grand march will begin at 6 pm in the high school auditorium with doors opening at 5:30. The public welcome to attend in person, or view via livestream. Students will then enjoy a catered banquet at 7…
Read MoreStudents to help in effort to plant 104 trees in Jefferson
The Jefferson tree committee will plant 104 trees with the help of Greene County students, an event that has taken place most years recently. Greene County eighth graders with teacher Conner Mueller will help plant on Tuesday, April 23, starting around 9 am and continuing throughout the day. High school instructor Raelyn Harris will bring students on Thursday morning, April…
Read MoreHistorical museum starts summer hours in May
Summer hours at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E.Lincolnway in Jefferson, begin May 1. The museum will be open through Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 pm on Wednesdays, and from 9 am to noon on Saturdays. Beginning in June, hundreds of the museum’s vast collection of Barbie dolls will be on display. Among the permanent displays are rooms, including…
Read MoreVander Wilt golf tourney May 11 at The Hill
The second annual Keith Vander Wilt Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 11, at The Hill Golf Course at Grand Junction. Registration will start at 10 am and play will start at 11. The tournament will be an 18-hole, 4-person best shot. The cost is $240 per team. Call The Hill at 515-738-2633 to register your team. Keith Vander…
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 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 MoreJohn’s Appliance & TV will close as John Bossard retires from business
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal After 32 years in the business, John Bossard will be retiring at the end of the month, seeing his long time Jefferson business close. Bossard started out as a Sears catalog store. When the catalog stores were closed, John’s Appliance & TV was born. The business, located on the square in Jefferson (116…
Read MoreMedical Center employees honored at awards ceremony
Greene County Medical Center’s annual employee recognition and service awards ceremony was held March 26 in the main lobby. Traci Wiggins, an employee in the materials management department, was presented with the 2023 Van Zelderen Excellence Award. The celebration also honored the seven other employees nominated for the award, as well as 21 who marked milestone anniversaries. The Van Zelderen…
Read MoreCity clean-up in Scranton April 6
Scranton residents have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items from their properties as the city is sponsoring a Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 6. The collection hours are 6 to 8 am. A dumpster will be available for Scranton city residents that day, located on Main St across from the fire department. Household garbage and junk can…
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet April 6
Information that can be found in federal census records will be the program presented by Shirley Ross when the Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society meets Saturday, April 6, at 10 am. The meeting will be in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Non members are welcome, too. The meeting room is handicapped accessible. The genealogy reference room…
Read MoreAndrew honored for 50-years continuous membership in American Legion
Vice commander (former post commander) Jim Andrew has been a member of Jefferson American Legion Post #11 for more than 50 continuous years. At the March 11 Legion meeting, commander Fred Long (right) presented Andrew with his 50-year pin and two certificates, one from the national office and one from the local post.
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