Judy Bradshaw, director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and former Des Moines chief of police, spent time reflecting on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, when she spoke to about 130 military personnel, veterans, first responders and their spouses at the Elks’ annual Heroes Dinner Sunday. She said it was not a coincidence that the attack was on 9-11,…
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Grow Greene County provides $18,200 to Dallas County Foundation
Members of Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation were at the Dallas County Foundation’s annual awards banquet at the Hotel Pattee in Perry Sept. 13 when $111,085 was awarded in a total of 21 grants. The Dallas County Foundation, comparable to the Greene County Community Foundation, distributes gaming proceeds to charitable and community betterment projects. The Foundation’s funding stream swelled by…
Read MoreCancer support groups meet next week
Cancer support groups led by survivor Sharon Stalder will end a summer hiatus and begin meeting next week. Groups will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson and Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4 pm at the Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton.
Read MoreJefferson Matters awards mini-grants
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has awarded mini-grants of up to $250 to business owners in Jefferson’s Main Street district who made improvements to their exterior. Design committee volunteers actually completed some of the work so these projects could be finished this summer.
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns has released results of the special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) conducted by the JPD Aug. 23 through Sept. 5. Sixteen traffic citations were written and 61 warnings were issued as follows: seat belt, one citation, six warnings; child restraint, one warning; speed, four citations, five warnings; stop sign/light, two citations, one warning; license suspended or revoked, one citation, two…
Read MoreSouthwest Iowa fair reps hold fall meeting in Jefferson
~by The Scranton Journal Representatives from 16 of the 18 counties in the southwest district of the Association of Iowa Fairs were in attendance Saturday evening when the Greene County Fair board hosted the fall meeting. Presiding at the meeting were Paul Quam of Jefferson, district chairman, and Doug Hawn, secretary/treasurer, both of Greene County. Along with John Straight of…
Read MoreP-C Early Learning Center participating in food program
The Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center is participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to provide meals free or at a reduced cost for children in income-eligible families. Children in families who participate in FIP or Food Assistance or who are in Head Start are automatically eligible to receive free meals.
Read MoreAssisted Living Week at The Gardens
Starts with Town & Country Band performance Monday The Gardens in Jefferson is kicking off National Assisted Living Week with a performance by the Town and Country Band Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 pm. The public is welcome. Other events are scheduled throughout the week. Click here for the schedule.
Read MoreHistorical Society to hear about the county’s musical heritage
The Greene County Historical Society will hear stories, reflections and possibly songs from our local music heritage when the group meets this Friday, Sept. 9, at historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Township, about four miles west of Churdan.
Read MoreRegistration open for Greene Leadership
Greene County Extension continues to be a force in building dynamic leaders. Greene Leadership 2016 focuses on maximizing individual strengths and skills that translate to enhanced professional development and increased community involvement. Beginning Sept. 29 and running for five consecutive Thursdays, this year’s workshops will cover a variety of topics.
Read MoreGovernor’s Lifesaving Award to Dennis Murphy
Dennis Murphy of Grand Junction was one of 10 Iowans honored with the Governor’s Lifesaving Award at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 19. With him were his wife Misty, his mother Barb Murphy, his four children, and Adrienne and Richard Smith of Jefferson. Adrienne Smith nominated Murphy for the award for lifesaving assistance he provided her last Nov. 12.
Read MoreIPTV adds resources to Churdan public library
IPTV will unveil a new Library Corner Children at the Churdan public library will have new resources available to help promote the connections between public media and early literacy and math skills, thanks to a new Library Corner placed at the library by Iowa Public Television. The new IPTV Ready for School Library Corner will open Wednesday, Sept. 14, at…
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