The Scranton sesquicentennial committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 pm in the Scranton city hall. The committee is looking for additional volunteers to assist in planning the 150th celebration of the community. The date of Saturday, June 29, 2019, has been scheduled for the event. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and become…
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Genealogical Society meets Jan. 6
The regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogy Society will be Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10 am. in the Jefferson public library meeting room. It is handicapped accessible. Elaine Deluhery will have the program entitled “Have you found skeletons in your research? Have you hidden them?” It sounds like a very interesting discussion. Visitors are welcome.
Read MoreProm Closet open next three Saturdays
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Prom Closet, located at Ascension Lutheran Church, 406 5th Avenue South in Coon Rapids, will be open for area young ladies to find free prom dresses on Saturdays, Jan. 6, 13 and 20, from 9 am to 2 pm.
Read MoreTime to renew hunting, fishing licenses
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources encouraged hunters and anglers to purchase their 2018 license before their 2017 license expires. Annual Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire Jan. 10. License holders who purchased the three-year option should check the date range printed on their license for expiration.
Read MoreLeadership Iowa class donates to Early Learning Center
A thank you for the community’s hospitality Leadership Iowa, the state’s premier issues awareness program, held its economic development and manufacturing session in Greene county in November. More than 40 current and emerging leaders were selected for the class which, over the course of three days, toured Greene County businesses and manufacturing facilities including John Deere-Paton, Bauer Built/Concrete Machinery, American…
Read MoreIDALS recaps year in Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Dec. 26 highlighted some of the top ag issues in Iowa in 2017. “While the challenging economic conditions on the farm continued in 2017, I was extremely encouraged to continue to see farmers experimenting and investing in water quality efforts on their farm. We continue to see Iowans…
Read MoreHuman trafficking topic of Community Conversation
Human trafficking is the topic of a Community Conversation Thursday, Jan. 4. Ruth I. E. Buckels, statewide coordinator for Youth and Shelter Services in Ames, will present and lead discussion. She will share Iowa trafficking stories to create awareness and increase safety. She advocates for all Iowa teens to learn about human trafficking and how it is thriving in Iowa.
Read MoreCover crops topic of Jan. 12 Ag Coffee & Conversation
Cover crops can play an important role in reducing erosion, nutrient cycling, and building soil health. Many farmers are looking for research-based information on introducing this practice on the farm, and Greene County Extension can help.
Read MoreDNR invites all to First Day Hikes on Jan. 1
Nearby Ledges state park in Boone County and Springbrook state park in Guthrie County are among the 27 Iowa state parks to host First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks, according…
Read MoreTree of Heroes honors current military and veterans
The Jefferson VFW auxiliary has put up its 14th annual Tree of Heroes in the south lobby of the courthouse. The auxiliary makes stars with information about any veteran the contributor would like to honor, listing name, branch of service, etc.
Read MoreFoodSafe class in Jefferson Jan. 16
Registration deadline is Dec. 26 Keep food safe and protecting against the costly nightmare of a foodborne-illness outbreak are vitally important to food service establishments.
Read MoreFree income tax prep available through Extension
Appointments accepted Jan. 8 Low and moderate income families are eligible for free tax preparation services in February, thanks to a volunteer service coordinated by Greene County Extension.
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