Home State Bank announced last week that Clay Ross is the winner of its Extraordinary Citizen Award for July. Tori Riley nominated Ross and acknowledged his behind-the-scenes work around our community.
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Cheryl Robson reminisces on changes in school libraries during 25-year career
~by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Three schools and 25 years later, Cheryl Robson has retired from her career as a school librarian. Robson attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she obtained a business education degree. Soon after graduation, she was married and moved to Carroll with her husband Allen, as he was teaching at Carroll Kuemper. There…
Read MoreResults of county fair livestock, animal shows
Greene County 4-H members showed their livestock projects at shows held during the county fair July 10-16. Greene County Extension & Outreach has released results of those shows. DOG – The 2018 4-H dog agility show was held on Tuesday, July 10, with the 4-H dog obedience and showmanship show held Wednesday. Megan Nemec of Fairfax judged the dog agility…
Read MoreWinner of fair quilt raffle told
Pat Benitz of Jefferson (pictured) was the winner of the Peoples’ Choice quilt raffled at the Greene County Fair. The quilt was assembled and quilted by Suzanne Sievers at the Stitch with quilt blocks from the 2017 People’s Choice quilt block contest. The 2018 quilt block contest called for blocks in sherbet hues. Winner of that contest was Tori Riley’s…
Read MoreScranton swim bus runs Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Scranton bus service to the Jefferson swimming pool began running last week and will continue through Aug. 16. The bus picks up youngsters at 12:45 pm each Tuesday and Thursday. They return to Scranton about 4:30 pm. Riders should be at the bus stop at the Scranton Community Center no later than 12:30 to assure transportation.
Read MorePeoples Bank tells special RAGBRAI hours
Staff is volunteering during RAGBRAI Peoples Bank staff members in the Scranton, Jefferson, Grand Junction and Ogden branches will be volunteering throughout their communities when RAGBRAI® riders come through each town on July 23 and 24.
Read MoreNew mural on Scranton fire hall
The south wall of the Scranton fire hall has a fresh coat of paint thanks to some Greene County High School volunteers and funding from Scranton Betterment and Peoples Bank.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom holding directory photo contest
Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2018-2019 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks.
Read MoreBenefit for Landon Martin slated for July 18
A benefit dinner and silent auction for Landon Martin will be held on Wednesday, July 18 from 5:00pm – 7:00 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds Clover Hall. A free will donation will be taken at the door. Landon is the 12-year-old son of Bryce and Valerie Martin of Jefferson and was diagnosed with brain cancer in March. Since his…
Read MoreScranton RAGBRAI committee slates final meeting
A Scranton community meeting to finalize plans for RAGBRAI® is slated for Monday, July 16, at 7 pm at the Scranton city hall. All businesses, vendors, volunteers and Scranton residents are encouraged to attend.
Read MoreStill time to improve swimming skills
There are still opportunities for swim lessons at the Jefferson municipal pool. Area swimming classes for children from Paton, Churdan and Scranton will be held Monday-Friday, July 16-20, from 10 to 10:45 am. Levels 1-6 will be taught. Registration is $20.
Read MoreIncome guidelines for school lunch program told
The income guidelines for reduced price and free meals for the 2018-19 school year have been released by the Iowa Department of Education. Children in a household of four will be eligible for free meals if the household income is less than $32,630 per year. They will be eligible for reduced price meals if the household income is less than…
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