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…
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Scranton 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…
Read MoreScranton city clerk Hinners resigns
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.
Read MorePastoral 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.
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