Early registration ends Feb. 28 An ornamental and turfgrass applicators continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators will be held Wednesday, March 7. The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team.
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Soup luncheon Saturday in Rippey
The Rippey library staff and board of trustees will host a soup luncheon Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 am to 2 pm at the library. Proceeds from a free will donation will be used to supplement the library budget. All are welcome.
Read MoreSneak peak: Scranton Memory Room
~by The Scranton Journal Volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the Scranton School Memory Room, located in the Community Center. The area has been completely remodeled with new lighting windows, ceiling, carpet, slat wall, insulation, HVAC duct work and lighted display cases. All of the donated items have been catalogued so that a permanent record of the memorabilia is…
Read MoreHoyles receive windbreak award
Sherwood and Jean Hoyle of Scranton were awarded the 2017 Izaak Walton League Windbreak Award at the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) February meeting.
Read MoreHunter safety course slated
A hunter safety training course will be offered Feb. 27, March 1 and 3. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The classes will be held at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods west of Jefferson from…
Read MoreRecruiting volunteers for Scranton sesquicentennial
Additional volunteers are needed for the Scranton sesquicentennial committee to assure a successful event on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Organizational meetings have been held with several people joining the group but more help is needed.
Read MoreJefferson Matters offers design assistance
Jefferson Matters: Main Street is offering building owners in the Main Street district an opportunity for free design consultation with Main Street Iowa design specialists Tim Reinders and Maia Jessen. A simple form needs to be completed indicating interested areas such as roof work, masonry, site improvements, parking, signage, awnings, transom windows, doors, handicapped accessibility, rear entrance, interior updating, upper…
Read MoreFree movies this week at Sierra Community Theatre
A week of free movies at the Sierra Community Theatre starts Wednesday, Feb. 7, and continues through Thursday, Feb. 15. Classics Week kicks off with the 1957 winner of seven Academy Awards, “Bridge on the River Kwai”. Show times are 2 and 7 pm Wednesday and 7 pm Thursday, Feb. 8.
Read MoreWinter pops concert slated for Feb. 8
All are invited to a winter pops concert presented by the Greene County High School music department Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The concert band, treble choir and concert choir will perform selections centered on a 1980s theme. The jazz choir will also perform its contest music. Admission is free.
Read MoreP-C girls to Paving the Path STEM event
A group of five Paton-Churdan students traveled to Johnston Monday, Jan. 29, to learn more about high-demand, high-paying careers fro women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The students viewed interactive STEM booths and took guided notes about the training and education needed for specific careers. The event was sponsored by Iowa Public Television and Million Women Mentors Iowa.
Read MoreExtraordinary Citizen award to Teresa Green
Greene County High School teacher Teresa Green is the recipient of the January Extraordinary Citizen award presented by Home State Bank. Green was nominated by Abby McConnell. McConnell wrote, “Teresa is always willing to help you become the best person you can be and provide you with the most opportunities possible. She is patient, kind, and always putting others first.…
Read MoreElementary students asked to ‘Rethink Your Drink’
Grant includes water bottle filling station Greene County Elementary students and staff all received their own water bottle and a new toothbrush Monday to kick off Dental Health Month and a “Rethink Your Drink” project. The project is funded by a grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation that also included an Elkay water bottle filling station to replace…
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