Katherine Parker, a United Methodist missionary to Nepal, will share a program for all who are interested on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Parker serves with the United Ministry of Nepal, an ecumenical group, which was founded in 1954. Her mission includes community transformation, education, health for…
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Medical center Auxiliary sets date for salad luncheon
The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce the return of their popular salad luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. There will be a variety of salads to choose from and take-out will also be available. Tickets for the luncheon are $8 each and can be purchased…
Read MoreLong named Outstanding Soil & Water Conservation District commissioner
The Conservation Districts of Iowa held their annual conference this week on Aug. 28-29 in Ames. At the conference during an awards presentation Greene County’s own commissioner, Fred Long, was honored with the Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner of the Year. Long has been a Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) commissioner for eight years and…
Read MorePAWS plans Sept. 9 microchip clinic
PAWS – People for Animal Welfare Society – will hold a microchip clinic Saturday, Sept. 9, from 12 to 3 pm at the Greene County Animal Shelter, 1700 Doreen Wilber Drive, in Jefferson. PAWS members encourage all dog and cat owners, especially owners of those that enjoy an occasional day out wandering the neighborhood, to have their pets microchipped. “We…
Read MoreLions Club pancakes at Spring Lake Sunday
The Grand Junction Lions Club will serve its annual Breakfast at Spring Lake Sunday, Sept. 3, from 7:30 to 10 am at the lakeside shelter house at Spring Lake Park. The menu includes whole hog sausage, 7-Up pancakes, coffee, orange juice and milk, while supplies last. Free will donations will be accepted, with all proceeds supporting Lions Club projects.
Read More150 years for Rippey United Methodist Church
~by Roy and Phyllis Bardole Our church celebrated our 150th year with Perry and Fairview joining us for morning worship. We had a combined choir of 26. We sang “The New 23rd” for our first song. Rick Fazel sang “This Train” accompanying himself on his guitar. Pastor Jon’s sermon was “Praising God and Preparing to Move On”, and the parish choir…
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet Sept. 2
Facts get recorded, stories get remembered. The program at the next Greene County Genealogical Society meeting will dwell on that. Elaine Deluhery will present a workshop about a grandparent’s old house. This will help jog your memories. Family stories will blossom! The meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 2, at 10 am at the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Non-members…
Read MoreRegistration open for career exploration camps
Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 career exploration camps through a partnership with the Greene County Career Academy and Iowa State Extension and Outreach – Greene County. The goal of these camps is to broaden the horizons for youngsters by immersing them in different career fields and allow them to discover the options available to them through the Greene…
Read MoreAnnette Brown appointed to Scranton city council
In a special meeting of the Scranton city council held on August 14, Annette Brown was appointed to fill a vacancy on the council. She fills the seat left open by the resignation of Jeremiah Geisler. At the Aug. 8 monthly meeting of the council, the sale of city owned land was approved. Raymond Gregory submitted the only bid for…
Read MoreGardener needed at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Summer may just be winding down but for the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County (TJG) board, it’s time to look for a gardener. A new gardener will be needed starting in September to get things going in the greenhouse for the year, said retiring head gardener Jean Walker of Paton. “It’s a part-time position but really a year-round job…
Read MoreCommunity pep rally Friday
The Greene County Activities Booster Club will host a community pep rally for Ram fall sports Friday, Aug. 18, at Linduska Field. The pep rally will begin at 5 pm, followed by a tailgate meal grilled by the Greene County Cattlemen. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal. The Ram football team will scrimmage the Ogden Bulldogs…
Read MoreCara Osborne comes to GrCo Schools as middle school principal
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County Community School District has hired a new middle school principal, with Cara Osborne assuming the role. Osborne, originally from Boone, has worked in a variety of positions and places. Her first teaching job was at Newton Middle School as a seventh grade teacher, before moving to Long County Middle School in…
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