~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton sesquicentennial committee is up and running. Plans are being made to celebrate the 150th birthday of Scranton on June 29, 2019. The committee is conducting a logo contest. All entries will be reviewed and prizes awarded this summer. Entries should be submitted by June 30, 2017.
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Story times start next week at Jefferson library
The Jefferson public library will offer a pair of story times Wednesdays in February. The Just for Babies lapsit story time is for infants ages birth through 23 months. The story time will emphasize adult-child interaction with stories, movement, rhymes and songs. Just for Babies will meet from 10 to 10:45 am, with social time following until 11:30.
Read MoreMental health services topic of Community Conversation
The Community Conversations series at Trinity Lutheran Church will continue Thursday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 pm. Leading the conversation will be Ellen Ritter, coordinator of disability services and regional QA officer. She provides the overall direction, coordination and management of county/regional mental health services for residents of Greene, Audubon and Guthrie counties, including Greene County’s mental health services management plan.
Read MoreYepsen on politics, ‘the only game for adults’
David Yepsen, a nationally-known political commentator and now host of IPTV’s “Iowa Press” show, wasted no time in crediting his home town with his successful career when he spoke to about 40 persons at the Greene County Historical Museum Sunday. Yepsen’s program was hosted by the Historical Society. Chuck Offenburger introduced Yepsen and was moderator. “I would not be here…
Read MoreFree cover crop event at Whiterock Feb. 2
Bill Frederick of rural Jefferson is among the speakers at a free cover crop meeting slated for Feb. 2 at White Rock Conservancy in Coon Rapids. Frederick, of Iowa Cover Crops, will discuss cover crop selection. Other topics will include spring agronomy, cover crop pest management and more. The meeting, from 9 am to 1 pm, will include three speakers,…
Read MoreLandus slates info sessions
Landus Cooperative invites area growers to a series of informational sessions to learn about results from the largest farmer-owned cooperative research plot in the nation. Landus Cooperative’s agronomy team will highlight four years of data from the cooperative’s 184-acre research plot in Farnhamville, as well as results from nearly 90 corn and soybean seed plots statewide.
Read MoreMorain appointed to state board
Rick Morain, retired publisher/editor of the Jefferson Bee & Herald, has been appointed by Gov Terry Branstad to the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB). The nine-member board is evenly balanced with persons representing the media, local governments, and the public.
Read MoreVFW hosts winners in contests
Winners in recent VFW contest read their entries at a VFW District 6 meeting Jan. 14 hosted by Post 9599 in Jefferson. About 40 persons attended the district meeting. Cassidy Christensen, a student at Glidden-Ralston High School, placed first in the district and third in the state in the Voice of Democracy competition.
Read MoreCRP landowners’ meeting on land rules, MCM plans
The Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), will hold an informational meeting for landowners and operators who will be conducting Mid-Contract Management (MCM) on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. It is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10 am at…
Read More4-H members reminded of FSQA dates
Greene County 4-H members are reminded to mark their calendars with dates for training and testing in the Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) certification program. All youngsters exhibiting beef, dairy (cattle and goat), meat goat, rabbit, poultry, sheep or swine at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair must attend a training or test to become certified in the…
Read MoreJagged Edge Salon is next step in rejuvenation of Grand Junction
A year ago at the grand opening of the Grand Junction Community Center, organizer Diane Wise called it “the catalyst for future improvements, a new face on Main Street and a reason to keep moving forward.” The next step in the reclamation of Grand Junction’s Main Street opened two weeks ago – Jagged Edge Salon, owned and operated by Amber…
Read MoreQuick, healthy meals topic of Extension program Jan. 19
Registration deadline Jan. 16 Busy families who are looking for ways to eat healthier, save money on food and reduce stress will benefit from Healthy Meals in a Hurry. The program is slated for Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson.
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