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…
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JPRD 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.
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.
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