~by The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council met twice recently to organize and handle first of the year business. Meeting on January 2, newly-elected mayor Cole Gustoff conducted the meeting. Taking office were David Dideriksen and Jerry Boyd. Ashley Squibb was elected to fill a vacancy and began work on the council late last year. Carry-over members of the…
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Local Extension Council officers told
The Greene County Extension Council elected officers at its organizational meeting Jan. 10. The nine-member county Extension Council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law. Bob Smith of Jefferson is the newly-elected chairperson. Jake Bohnet of Paton was elected vice chairperson. Shari Minnehan of Churdan was elected secretary, and Pam Olerich was elected treasurer.
Read MoreFrom the Scranton library trustees about internet use
The board of trustees of the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Public Library in Scranton released the following statement to the community, especially to parents of some of the younger citizens in the Scranton area: “As many of you know and would expect, the Marchant Library has computers for public use. Uses may range (depending on age and interests) from…
Read MoreGenealogy room closed for winter
The Greene County Genealogical Society room in the Jefferson public library will be closed for the months of January, February, and March. Persons who want help while working on ancestors and family history can call Arlene Johnson at 515-386-5431.
Read MoreChief medical officer hired at medical center
Greene County Medical Center has hired a part-time Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr Michael Line, a pediatric hospitalist at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, joined the medical center on Tuesday, Jan. 2. In this administrative position Line will monitor current medical center care practices, as well as lead and support the network of providers who serve Greene County Medical…
Read MoreJuniors to host chili supper Tuesday
The Greene County junior class will host a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Elks lodge one block east of the middle school. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm. The meal includes a bowl of chili, crackers, relishes, pie or dessert, and milk or coffee. Tickets are $6 each for ages 6 and older; ages 5 and…
Read MoreJPRD cancels wrestling tourney
The Steven Silbaugh Memorial Wrestling Tournament slated for this Sunday, Jan. 14, has been cancelled due to concerns about herpes gladiatorum, a common and highly contagious skin virus that has been identified in local wrestlers. The Jefferson park and recreation department does not plan to reschedule the tournament.
Read MoreMeetings continue on proposed high school, career academy
~by The Scranton Journal Informational meetings are underway around Greene County as school officials and the Friends of Education Committee seek input into the plans for a new high school / career center in Jefferson. Meetings have been held in Rippey, Scranton and Jefferson. Next up are meetings at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson on Thursday, January 18,…
Read MoreHarbaugh elected to Prairie Lakes AEA board
Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson has been elected to a four-year term on the board of directors for Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA). Harbaugh was sworn in on Jan. 3 to represent Director District #5 which includes the following school districts: East Sac County, Greene County, Manson Northwest Webster, Paton-Churdan, Prairie Valley, and South Central Calhoun. “This is an opportunity…
Read MoreScranton sesquicentennial meeting set for Jan. 29
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…
Read MoreGenealogical 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.
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