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.
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Winners 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…
Read MoreVeterans to serve lunch after parade Saturday
Local veterans will serve a spaghetti lunch Saturday following the Bell Tower Festival parade at the VFW Hall on the east side of the downtown square. The hall is close to Festival activities and is air conditioned. Serving will end at 2 pm or when the food runs out. Free will donations will be accepted. Persons who want more information…
Read MoreCentral Christian tells summer activities
Summer Youth Theatre auditions net week Central Christian Church of Jefferson extends the invitation to all to join in on some fun and faith-building summer activities. “It’s been a process, but our church leadership has decided to make an investment of time, resources, and energy, in the fine arts in Greene County. We have so many artists, musicians and writers…
Read MoreScranton honors veterans at Memorial Day service
Scranton honored the veterans in attendance at the annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 28. Held at the Scranton Cemetery, a crowd of more than 100 people braved the heat and humidity to enjoy the ceremony.
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers arrested three drivers for operating while intoxicated and made three narcotics arrests during a special Traffic Enforcement Project conducted May 21 through June 3. Officers issued 38 citations as follows: speed, eight; driving with a suspended or revoked license, five; open container of alcohol in vehicle, five; registration violations, three; equipment violations, three; no proof of insurance,…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, June 2, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Everyone is welcome and the basement is handicapped accessible. Jean Tucker will have the program about family books and other information.
Read MoreSpring turkey harvest down from 2017
Turkey hunters reported harvesting 11,700 Iowa birds this spring, which is 100 birds fewer than were harvested in 2017. Iowa’s spring turkey seasons began April 7 with the youth season and ended on May 20. Hunters purchased nearly 50,000 spring turkey tags.
Read MoreSchool to serve free lunch weekdays
The Greene County Community School District is participating in the summer food service program. Lunch will be provided at no charge for children Monday – Friday, June 11 through Aug. 3. Lunch at the elementary school, 401 E. Russell St, Jefferson, will be served from 11:30 am t0 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served at the Grand Junction Community Center,…
Read More‘Lunch and Learning’ at the Churdan library next week
The Churdan public library is hosting “Lunch and Learning” daily June 4-8 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Alll ages (adults and kids) are invited to this event, which is sponsored partially from funds received through Communities 4 Children and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children neighborhood/Community Network Mini Grants.
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