The Greene County Elementary track meet for students in grades 2-3 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, starting at 12:30 pm at Linduska Field at the high school. The rain date is Thursday, June 1.
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Students finish work on sweet project
The Greene County High School art class, with help from a few other students, have completed their facelift on Twiins Shoppe. They met to finish the project Monday, just a little behind schedule because of the rainy weather last week. Twiins Shoppe owner Doug Meinecke treated the students to pizza for their efforts.
Read MoreMiddle school to honor Class of 2021 with eighth grade graduation
Greene County Middle School will hold an eighth grade graduation ceremony Thursday, June 1, at 2 pm at the school gymnasium. The program will last about an hour with a reception for the Class of 2021 and their families afterward. The public is invited to attend.
Read MoreRegister by Friday for Scranton Kids Fishing Day
The registration deadline for the sixth annual Scranton Kids Fishing Day is Friday, May 26. Registration sheets are available at the Marchant Memorial Library and Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Scranton. on Saturday, June 3. Sign up sheets are available now at the Marchant Memorial Library and Peoples Trust and Savings Bank in Scranton. Contact Ashley Squibb for more…
Read MoreMichael Kennedy featured at Community Conversations
Community Conversations in June will feature actor and singer Michael Kennedy of the Greene County Class of 2017. Kennedy will perform several songs and talk about his future plans at the American Academy for Performing Arts in New York City. “Come, enjoy and encourage this talented young man,” said Lois Rae Brant, coordinator of the Community Conversations. Community Conversations will…
Read MoreDIY garden vase workshop slate for June 3
Persons who want to learn to create beautiful summer arrangements from flowers in their garden can learn how at an upcoming Extension workshop. At DIY Garden Vase on Thursday, June 15, Bonnie Silbaugh of Fudge’s Flowers will demonstrate how to create a display that’s “uniquely you”.
Read MoreFunds available for conservation practices
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District announced May 18 that funding will be available for local farmers and landowners to assist in the installation of conservation practices through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) cost-share program. Interested farmers and landowners should contact the Greene County district office by calling 515-386-3817 Ext. 3.
Read MorePaton alumni hold annual reunion May 6
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Paton Consolidated High School class of 1962 was the last to graduate from the school with 17 members, including eight girls and nine boys. The following year students attended the school of their choice with the majority going to Churdan. The classes of 1963 and 1964 graduated from Churdan Community School before the schools…
Read MorePaton-Churdan seniors honored
Paton-Churdan seniors honored their mentors at a banquet May 10 at the Paton Community Room. The banquet was sponsored by Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan, and catered by Lidderdale Country Store. Close to 100 persons attended.
Read MoreSam Fengel reflects on 60-year career at Scranton Telephone
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal It can be said that Sam Fengel literally grew up in the telephone business. The long-time manager of Scranton Telephone Company retired on April 1 after working a little more 60 years with the firm.
Read MoreVeterans serving breakfast Saturday
Breakfast will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion Saturday, May 20, at the VFW Hall in Jefferson on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson.
Read MoreMemorial Day in Franklin Township
There will be a brief service at the Franklin Township Cemetery in Cooper Memorial Day, May 29, at 11 am. Pastor Larry Monthei will provide a benediction and the Jamaica American Legion Paul Johnson Post 687 will participate.
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