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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…

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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…

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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”.

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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.

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~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…

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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.

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~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.

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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.

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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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Johnston, Iowa – Wind turbine climbing in Greene County will be featured on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Outdoors series on Wednesday, May 24, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, May 27, at 9 am. This episode features wind turbines, marsh paddling and an Iowa trail app.

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The public is invited to tour the house built this year by the high school construction class Tuesday, May 23, from 4 to 7 pm. The house is located at 206 E. Wilcoxway in Jefferson. The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will be grilling. Food and beverages will be available. A free will donation is suggested.

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Parents who are looking for something to keep their kids busy this summer may find the answer with STEAM Clubs. Registration is open for students in grades 5-8 (in August) for Full STEAM Ahead through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County. There are four STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Clubs to choose from and the program is offered…

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