Scranton city officials are looking for a new city clerk following the resignation of Melinda Hinners. Her resignation was accepted at a special council meeting June 25. Hinners’ resignation was effective July 6. She has agreed to work part-time until a replacement is hired and trained.
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Pastoral changes for area Methodists
~by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Many area United Methodist churches are saying goodbye to their pastors and welcoming a new face into their churches. From Perry, First, Rippey and Fairview, Paul Burrow will be adding Minburn onto the towns he is serving, while still preaching at his previous appointments. Also from Perry, Rosa Soto will not be appointed…
Read MoreSix hoping to be Greene County Fair queen
The judges at the annual Greene County Fair queen contest have their work cut out for them, as six young women are vying for the title of Fair Queen and the privilege of representing the county at the State Fair queen contest next month. The contestants are all students or graduates of Greene County High School.
Read MoreLong time members talk about 20 years at the Community Center
~by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Greene County Community Center (GCCC) is coming up on the 20-year anniversary of its opening. The facility is used and appreciated by more than 1,000 people a year and has become a great asset to the community.
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday in Paton
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 7, at 11:30 am at 209 Main in Paton for the annual Christmas in July meeting. The meeting will consist of more about the county fair and exhibits. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend.
Read MoreDems to meet July 10 in Jefferson
The Greene County Democrat central committee will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, July 10, at 7 pm at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Special guest will be Taylor Blair, president of the ISU College Democrats and vice president of the College and Young Democrats of Iowa, with perhaps other officers of that caucus, who will talk about…
Read MoreHands-on outdoor programs bring wildlife up close
MADRID – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Wildlife Center are partnering in three events focusing on living with Iowa wildlife. The events are free and open to all ages.
Read MoreExtraordinary Citizen award to Pat Richards
Pat Richards has been named as Home State Bank’s Extraordinary Citizen for June. The Extraordinary Citizen award is presented by Home State Bank to a Greene County citizen or group that has gone above and beyond by giving their time and/or resources to benefit the community. The citizen(s) must be nominated by another Greene County resident. Recipients get to select…
Read MoreLamb barn project keeps growing
Two conservation groups and Landus Cooperative provide support The Greene County Fair is approaching and the Greene County Lamb Barn Project 4-H youth are working hard to have their lambs ready to show. This year the project has grown to 19 4-H members who will be showing 29 lambs, which is the largest group so far.
Read More‘Tunes & Treats’ in Churdan July 4
The Churdan Public Library and the Town and Country Band will celebrate the Independence Day by hosting ‘Tunes and Treats’ Wednesday, July 4, in the Churdan Park. The library will serve ice cream sundaes beginning at 6:30 pm. Starting at 7 pm, the Town and Country Band will play patriotic and summertime favorites. Attendees are reminded to bring lawn chairs.…
Read MoreTraining for childcare providers in Jeff July 10
Healthy nutrition and physical activity behaviors need to begin early during the preschool years. Research suggests some health behaviors can be established before children begin school and the childcare setting can play an important and influential role.
Read MoreSTEAM clubs explore cooking, photography, robotics
Greene County youngsters in grades 5 through 8 got to learn skills and have fun, too, while participating in Greene County Extension’s summer STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) clubs in June.
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