The Syngenta Seeds production and supply facility in Jefferson has been honored for outstanding safety performance in the workplace. This recognition was achieved as part of the Syngenta Goal Zero safety initiative, a drive to eliminate incidents and injuries across its production and supply operations.
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Naylor on panel at Sierra Club annual meeting
George Naylor, an organic and non-GMO farmer of rural Churdan and former president of the National Family Farm Coalition, will be part of a panel discussion on the future of sustainable agriculture at the annual meeting of the Sierra Club’s Iowa chapter Saturday, June 23. Recognizing the common goals of farmers and environmentalists as well as the connection between…
Read MoreDonations being accepted for Scranton garage sale
A garage sale fundraiser for the Scranton Community Center is slated for June 29-30. The public is invited to donate items for the sale now through June 22. Donated items can be taken to the Community Center or to 801 9th St in Scranton. Persons who want more information can call Dawn Rudolph at 515-370-5605. The garage sale and vendor…
Read MoreRecipes wanted for Scranton cookbook
A committee of local residents is heading up the drive to publish a cookbook to compliment the Scranton sesquicentennial in 2019. The plans have been made. Now they need recipes.
Read MoreSixth graders attend outdoor classroom
Sixth graders from Coon Rapids-Bayard, Paton-Churdan, and Greene County schools congregated at Squirrel Hollow Park May 17 to learn about nature and conservation. There were nine mini-courses beginning at 9:30 am that included soils, bees, timber wildlife, Iowa trees, native birds, Monarch butterflies, gun safety, grasslands, and birds of prey. The all-day event was presented by Greene soil & water…
Read MoreCalling all former Radke music students
Chuck and Virginia Radke taught music lessons, primarily piano, in their Grand Junction home for 30 years. They’re now living at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Jefferson. A former student of Chuck, Gabrielle (Stier) Anderson, a member of the East Greene class of 1999, visited them recently and is now hoping to arrange an appreciation reception for them.
Read MoreScranton Little League to have fundraiser
Scranton Little League will host a fundraising barbecue Thursday, June 21, at 5 pm at the Scranton Little League field. The Greene County Pork Producers will grill pork burgers. Chips and pop will round out the meal. “Bring yourself and a friend for food, fun and fellowship,” a spokesperson said.
Read MoreWatching students grow pleased Braun in 35-year teaching career
by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Thirty-five years is the amount of time Tom Braun gave to students, and he has decided that’s the close of his educational chapter. With 18 years of his teaching in the Greene County area, Braun enjoyed his time being with students, helping them grow and learn. Braun relished getting to know and build…
Read MoreMedical center’s long term care earns five stars again
Greene County Medical Center’s long term care (LTC) facility has maintained its five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare. In July 2017, the facility received its first series of five-star ratings; quarterly reports since then have been as favorable.
Read MoreWinners told in Bill Riley Talent Search
Talented young Iowans took the Plaza Stage Saturday evening during the Bell Tower Festival vying for spots in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. Performers came from Jefferson, Cherokee, Gowrie, West Des Moines, Creston, Denison, Hamlin, Ames and Bayard. Seven acts competed in each division.
Read MoreKids Fishing Day a big hit in Scranton
~by the Squibb family for The Scranton Journal Great news to report…. Big storms rushed through Scranton Saturday morning, June 2, but they ended in plenty of time so the Scranton Kids Fishing Day could go off without a hitch …… It was a huge success! So many youngsters brought their parents for a fun-filled day at the Scranton Pond…
Read MoreTrio of retiring teachers reflect on careers
The Greene County School District bid farewell to seven teachers who retired at the end of this school year. Concluding their service to the district were Tom Braun, Donna Carhill, David Destival, Annette Meier, Susan Turner, Elizabeth Vander Wilt and Diane Wallace. The Scranton Journal contacted them via email on their last day of work last week. Three responded to…
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