A free hazardous waste collection is slated for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Waste from schools and businesses, including farms, will not be accepted without prior approval. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only…
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Churdan library earns state accreditation
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Churdan public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Churdan public library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations…
Read MoreRSVP utilizes volunteers to assist local residents
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program gives community members a volunteer opportunity while allowing elderly and disabled adults extra support. RSVP Respite provides time, rest and relief to a full time caregiver of an adult family member or friend who can’t be left alone. Volunteers offer quality companionship to care for recipients. Program…
Read More50107 Summerfest this weekend
Grand Junction will be a busy place this Friday and Saturday during 50107 Summerfest. Activities begin Friday at 5 pm with carnival rides, a barbecue served by the Pork Producers, yard games, a beer tent and entertainment by the Jesse Wilson Band. Saturday activities start with a breakfast from 7 to 9 am at the Community Center and a 5K…
Read MoreOpen house Thursday at the Jeff public library youth department
All patrons of the Jefferson public library are invited to an open house in the youth department this Thursday, Aug. 3, from 2 to 7 pm. Children ages 0-10 can pick up a passport, complete activities to collect stamps, and be entered into a drawing for a Back to School basket. Children younger than 7 years should be accompanied by…
Read MoreInfo program on gaming, gambling addiction at Paton library
A free program at the William Paton Public Library will feature discussion of how computer gaming can turn into an addiction. Dorinda Wehde, problem gambling counselor for New Opportunities, will discuss the similarities between video games and gambling, the ways video game developers design games to be addictive, ways to identify symptoms and gambling lifestyle changes, and risks associated with…
Read MoreMarchant Library earns state accreditation
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Scranton library has been recognized for its efforts in…
Read MoreGrCo Presbyterian churches plan VBS
The Greater Greene County Presbyterian Churches will hold Vacation Bible School at the Jefferson location (208 W State Street) Monday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 3. Supper will be served at 5:45 pm with activities and station work to follow until 7:30 each evening. All ages are welcome. Children younger than 3 should bring an adult friend. Older children will…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Aug. 4
The Greene County Genealogy society will meet Saturday, Aug. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. The discussion will be Greene County Fair entries and results, and what members learned or if they need some assistance after the July 23 presentation on researching Civil War ancestors at the museum. Meetings are open to…
Read MoreUsed book sale at Jamaica library Aug. 4
The Jamaica public library will hold its third annual used book sale as part of the Highway 141 Garage Sales on Friday, Aug. 4, from 9 am to 3 pm in the shelter house at the Jamaica city park on Main St. The 141 Garage Sales is an annual event featuring garage sales in communities along Highway 141 from Grimes…
Read MoreThe 5 S’s: Tips on protecting yourself from the sun this summer
As the weather gets warmer during summer, the one thing Greene County residents can’t overlook is protection from the sun and the ultraviolet (UV) rays it emits. Prolonged exposure to UV light not only causes visible sunburn but can also damage your skin cells and increase the risk of skin cancer. In this light, Greene County public health and its…
Read MoreAmerican Legion meets membership goal
American Legion Post 11 commander Kenneth Arbuckle received a certificate of appreciation from American Legion national commander Paul E. Dillard for meeting 100 percent of the post’s membership goal for 2023. The certificate was presented to Arbuckle at the post’s regular meeting July 10. At the same meeting, Arbuckle passed the command onto incoming commander Fred Long. Post 11 meets…
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