Iowa’s pheasant population is up, the crop harvest is advancing quickly and the weekend weather forecast is setting up for an excellent opening weekend for Iowa’s pheasant season. The annual August roadside survey found Iowa’s statewide pheasant population to be nearly 23 birds per route; a 15 percent increase over 2022. The biggest increases were in the southwest, northwest and…
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Churdan Halloween plans told
The town of Churdan has many things planned to celebrate Halloween. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Churdan library is sponsoring a morning of trick-or-treat for children who aren’t in school yet. Instead of the children coming in costumes, they will make a character headband and then trick-or-treat along the sidewalk at the school. Anyone who would like to hand out…
Read MoreChicken & noodle lunch Sunday in Jefferson
United Methodist Women of Jefferson will serve a chicken and noodle lunch Sunday, Oct. 22, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Lunch will include salad, vegetable and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted. Lunches to go available will be available.
Read MoreJCHS grad named to Waldorf Athletics Hall of Fame
Janet Kundrat O’Neill, a 1980 Jefferson Community High School graduate, was named to the Waldorf Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities there last weekend. O’Neill earned All-American and All-Conference honors in 1982 and participated in the national junior college all-star game. She continued her basketball career as a starting center at Creighton University. Along with Waldorf and Creighton, she…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran to host retreat for busy women
“Are you busy? Too busy? Wouldn’t it be nice to take a day—or even half a day—to…slow. down. a. bit? And, to be ‘in the Word’?” Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson is hosting just such an event Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 am to 1:45 pm. Led by Visual Faith® Ministry coach Jenny Long of Papillion, NE, this retreat will…
Read MoreAmerican Legion speech contest can help pay for college
College. Money. Two words that go hand-in-hand. It takes a lot of money to pay for a college education. For high school students, there is a way to actually talk your way into college: the American Legion’s Oratorical Scholarship Contest. Parents, do you have a high school student who is good at giving speeches, conducting debates, or discussing politics? This…
Read MoreOrnamental, turfgrass applicators CIC scheduled
Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 8. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension. Preregistration may be required.…
Read MoreAARP report finds Iowa lacking in services for older and disabled residents
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital DispatchOctober 10, 2023 A new report from AARP says the services available to older and disabled Iowans are “painfully inadequate.” The report, which looks at long-term care options throughout the United States, says major gaps in service exist in Iowa. “AARP’s scorecard shows that home- and community-based care options are severely lacking and too expensive…
Read MoreScranton United Charities drive under way
The United Charities drive has begun for this year in the Scranton community. Donations cards have been placed in Scranton water bills and mailed to others in the area. Residents are asked to return donations by Nov. 1. This is the only donation drive for many of these charities listed for this year. The committee asks that residents consider what…
Read MoreMcDonald sisters excel in barrel racing
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Briella and Jerzee McDonald, daughters of Nina and Marty McDonald, will be traveling to Gifford, IL, in November to take part in the International Miniature Rodeo Association finals, both competing in barrel racing. Briella, who is now 13, has loved barrel racing since she was very young, according to her mom, Nina McDonald. “It…
Read MoreRippey baseball season wraps up this weekend
Four teams will compete at Walt Anderson Field in Rippey this weekend, including the Rippey Demons, the Mustangs and the Eagles. Games will begin Saturday at 10 am and conclude with a championship game Sunday at 10 am.
Read MorePublic meeting to discuss change in fishing regulations for Swan Lake in Carroll County
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 5, at 5 pm in the lower level of the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center, 22676 Swan Lake Trail Drive, Carroll, to discuss proposed largemouth bass regulation changes at Swan Lake. The Iowa DNR is proposing to remove the 16-inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass…
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