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.
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Hunter 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…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department is taking registrations for three popular upcoming programs. The annual Daddy Daughter Dance is slated for Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Fathers, grandfathers, and father figures are invited to bring their special girl for an evening of fun and dancing. Musical Edge Sound and Lighting…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dinner will raise funds for Relay for Life
Father-daughter “couples” of all ages are invited to a Daddy Daughter Dinner Friday, Feb. 16, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm. The menu includes a choice of pastas, homemade sauces, and meatballs or chicken, a choice of salads, breadsticks and dessert. Wait staff and chefs for the evening will be…
Read MoreGreene County Gobblers raise funds for NWTF
~by The Scranton Journal About 90 hunters and friends of the National Wild Turkey Federation attended the Greene County Gobblers annual banquet on Friday evening, Feb. 2. The event raised funds for the national organization which in turn helps promote hunting in Greene County and the nation. Fred Long, local committee member and legislative representative, pointed out the need to…
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