Day two of RAGBRAI®, the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, left Denison on Monday, July 23, passed through Coon Rapids and Scranton before spending the night in Jefferson. An estimated 25,000 bicyclists rode the route, enjoying the hospitality of local residents and other vendors.
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Pheasant survey Aug. 1-15
The extent of impact that a late winter and heavy rains and flooding in northern Iowa in June and July had on pheasant nesting success will likely be seen when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducts its annual pheasant counts. The statewide survey takes place Aug. 1-15.
Read MoreInvitational livestock show includes six county youth
The DMACC BEARDOWN is an invitation only livestock show for 4H & FFA exhibitors from Calhoun, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Marshall, Polk and Story County. Qualifiers earned their right to participate by exhibiting county fair champion market and breeding animals in the beef, swine, sheep, and goat divisions. The BEARDOWN will take place Saturday, July 28, at 1 pm at the…
Read MoreResults told for non-livestock county fair contests
The 2018 4-H communications contest was held Monday, July 2, at The Gardens in Jefferson. Six exhibitors participated in the event, which was judged by Carolyn Wilson of Redfield. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
Read MoreExtraordinary Citizen Award to Clay Ross
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.
Read MoreCheryl 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.
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