A good-sized group of Scranton community residents participated Saturday in the Iowa Living Roadways Community Visioning Program focus groups. Notes were kept and photos were taken to be compiled into a report that will be available later at the community visioning website: www.communityvisioning.org. The focus groups were divided into categories: older adults, active recreationalists, parents, mobility impaired individuals and youth.…
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Soup and 6-on-6 hoops in Scranton Saturday
Evening will include tribute to Churdan, Paton-Churdan girls state qualifying teams Scranton All School alumni, Scranton Betterment and the city of Scranton are combining their efforts to host an evening of food and fun on Saturday, March 25. The event will utilize the Scranton Community Center (formerly the school building).
Read MoreLamb Producers hold annual banquet, auction
Board honors the late Vern Bancroft The Greene County Lamb Producers came close to the $5,000 mark in fundraising at their annual banquet and auction held March 18 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. A large portion of the funds will support the community lamb barn project, which invites 4-H members who do not have access to animals…
Read MoreElementary spring program slated for March 30
Greene County Elementary students in grades 1-3 will perform their music and movement program Thursday, March 30, in the middle school gym. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm.
Read MoreEmerald ash borer topic of Community Conversation
April’s Community Conversation is about a particularly timely topic – emerald ash borer. Brad Riphagen, Trees Forever field coordinator, will discuss emerald ash borer, which was just recently found in Greene County. Riphagen will have facts on EAB control, how to manage your trees, and important information to help make decisions about the problem.
Read MoreLHA award will honor an outstanding educator
The National Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Lincoln Highway Association Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes exceptional educators throughout the United States who involve students in projects about the Lincoln Highway.
Read MoreHonor Flight takes off May 6
Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight has announced its spring 2017 Honor Flight. This will be the 14th flight and will leave from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport on May 6 at 6:20 am.
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day celebration planned in Cedar Township
Those Greene County Irishmen are at it again. This St. Patrick’s Day is promising a fun, family-oriented celebration at St. Patrick historic church west of Churdan in Cedar Township (449 E Ave).
Read MoreLaw enforcement suggests a ‘designated o’driver’ for St Pat’s Day
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns shares the following press release: “The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) and its Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are urging partiers this St Patrick’s Day to find a safe ride home if you plan on drinking.
Read MoreChateau Le Grand in Rippey next Sunday
True Heroes Under God (THUG) will host Chateau Le Grand Sunday, March 19, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Diners can select swordfish, filet mignon or Wagu beef, and “pay” accordingly, but they will all be served spaghetti with a salad, garlic bread and ice cream. “This is a popular fundraiser in which you get to determine how much to donate…
Read MoreBook told for Greene County Reads
“Fates and Traitors” by Jennifer Chiaverini has been selected for the Greene County Reads book discussions next month. This piece of historical fiction tells the story of John Wilkes Booth and the four women whom he loved and who loved him in return. The book is 382 pages in hard cover. Extra copies will be available at local libraries.
Read MoreScranton visioning program focus groups to meet March 25
Scranton is participating in the 2017 Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program. Community Visioning is a transportation enhancement planning process that serves Iowa communities with a population of 10,000 or fewer residents. An important meeting is scheduled on Saturday, March 25, with Scranton area residents invited to take part.
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