Brittany Gunn, the 2013 Greene County Fair queen, is still competing in queen contests five years later. Gunn, the Pony Express Double D Rodeo queen, competed for the title of Miss Rodeo Iowa in Fort Madison Sept. 6-8. The competition included horsemanship, interviews, impromptu questions, a 1-1/2 minute speech and a written test. Miss Rodeo Iowa travels across the country…
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Light Up the Holiday Dec. 6-9
Jefferson residents, businesses and churches are invited to be included on a map showing outdoor holiday light displays this holiday season. Jefferson Matters: Main Street, Greene County Chamber & Tourism and Thomas Jefferson Gardens is coordinating the effort to include an informal “Light Up the Holiday” tour of lights Dec. 6-9.
Read MoreCounty 4-H members earn ribbons at State Fair
Greene County Extension youth and 4-H coordinator Kayla Willms has released the results of 4-H judging at the Iowa State Fair. Greene County 4-H members earned ribbons as follows: Communications • Arthur Bardole, Extemporaneous Presentation, Excellence • Avery Bardole, Extemporaneous Presentation, Recognition
Read MoreEnd of life issues topic of Community Conversation
End of life issues from a Christian perspective will be the topic for a Community Conversation Thursday, Oct. 4. Dr James Lamb, life advocate for Lutheran Family Services, will be the speaker. He will discuss advanced directives, living wills, quality of life, health care power of attorney, the difference between each, and how they can be used.
Read MoreRoutine meeting for Scranton city council
It was business as usual for the Scranton city council at its Sept. 11 meeting. Routine business was handled with little fanfare. During open forum, the council heard from a resident who pointed out the need for tree trimming and mowing. The resident was also concerned about sex offenders who live in the community.
Read More‘Strut Your Stuff’ seminar Oct. 8
Business owners are invited to attend a Business After Hours event focusing on displaying merchandise in a creative way. This free event, called “Strut Your Stuff”, will be on Monday, Oct. 8, at the Jefferson Elks lodge.
Read MoreBerns inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Bob Berns of rural Churdan was inducted as Greene County’s newest member in the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 19. Berns was awarded the Ruby Clover Award in 1995 for 30 years of service to the Greene County 4-H program. Over those 30 years, Berns was a leader of the Cedar Highland boys 4-H…
Read MoreDoug Carman retiring after 37 years at Peoples Bank
Will continue on board of directors Doug Carman, loan officer and executive vice president at Peoples Bank’s Scranton location, will retire at the end of the September. His last work day is Sept. 28. A 37-year employee of the bank, Carman will still contribute to the organization through his ongoing role as a member on the board of directors. He…
Read MoreFood and fun with Varceis Club
Those zany gals in the Varceis Club from Scranton hosted another successful salad luncheon on Sept. 6. This yearly event provides a delicious meal for the community while raising funds for the club to make charitable donations throughout the area. A large number of door prizes were given out, followed by card games.
Read MoreScranton class of ’58 holds reunion
The Scranton High School Class of 1958 held its 60-year reunion recently in the Scranton Community Center. Class members, spouses and friends enjoyed visiting and reminiscing. Class members in attendance were (front, from left) Linda Fister Johnston, Eldon Wright, Patty Thompson Harrah, Sam Fengel and Ronald Wright; and (back, from left) Jim Pemble, Dick Hunter, Dale Hoyt, Karen Hunter Lumsden,…
Read MoreRams conducting Play-Doh drive for Blank hospital
The Ram football team is supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a Play-Doh® drive at the home football game against Shenandoah this Friday, Sept. 21. Fans are asked to bring Play-Doh to the game. It will be donated to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines for children undergoing treatment for cancer.
Read MoreGreene County Singers slate Sept. 16 concert
Greene County Singers will present its late summer performance “Let Music Live” Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction light refreshment. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.
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