~by Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach AMES – Fall is an excellent time to reap the benefits of home gardens. Produce harvested from personal plots can make for a bountiful feast. But storing and keeping produce including potatoes, onions and carrots fresh can become an issue. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer…
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Scranton council sets hearing on comprehensive plan
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 pm on the zoning commission’s recommendation on the adoption of the proposed comprehensive plan. The hearing was set at the Aug. 9 meeting of the council.
Read MoreJPRD tells end-of-season hours for pool
Doggie Paddle Sept. 3 The start of a new school year means the end of the season at the Jefferson municipal pool. This week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there will be adult lap swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm and open swim from 4 to 7 pm.
Read MoreA close look at the Intermediate School
See a slide show below The Greene County Intermediate School, built in 1915 as the Grand Junction High School, was the location for an informational meeting hosted by the volunteer Pay It Forward committee earlier this month.
Read MoreGCNO tours Greene County Middle School
The proposed Greene County Schools bond issue would allow the district to take two vintage buildings out of use – the Intermediate School in Grand Junction, built in 1915, and the Middle School in Jefferson, built in 1921. The all-volunteer Pay It Forward Committee hosted a series of informational meetings earlier this month about the proposal, with meetings at the vintage buildings…
Read MoreBelgian waffle brunch in Churdan Sunday
Dad’s Belgian waffles will be featured at a brunch Sunday, Aug. 28, at St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan. Serving will be from 9 am to 12:30 pm. A variety of flavored syrups will be available, and sausage and beverages will round out the menu.
Read MoreFFA begins new year
Not just for “farm kids” Greene County FFA invites potential members and their families to the first meeting of the year. The meeting, slated for Tuesday, Aug. 30, will begin at 6 pm with a light supper in the school cafeteria.
Read MoreRural security topic at ‘Coffee and Conversation’
Rural dwellers who want tips for reducing the risk of theft and vandalism are invited to a panel discussion, “Securing Your Farm Property,” Thursday, Sept. 7, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension and Outreach office in Jefferson.
Read MoreSpecial enforcement now through Sept. 5
The Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office will participated in a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) Aug. 23 – Sept. 5, with an emphasis on impaired driving and seat belt usage.
Read MoreTractors and more on Scranton Main St Saturday
Classic tractors of all sizes and brands lined Main Street in Scranton Saturday when the fifth annual tractor ride traveled through the countryside. More than 40 vehicles left at 8 am in cool, cloudy weather and returned to participate that afternoon in a show and shine along with cars, trucks and hot rods. Leesa Squibb shared these photos. ~courtesy of…
Read MoreElks to host Heroes Dinner Sept. 11
Jefferson Elks lodge 2306 will hold its annual Heroes Dinner Sunday, Sept. 11 at the lodge in Jefferson. All veterans, current members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical responders and law enforcement personnel, and their spouses, are invited. There is no charge.
Read MoreLandus Coop invests $8 million to increase capacity
Landus Cooperative is preparing for the harvest season with an additional 1.8 million bushel storage, receiving and drying capacity. The total investment is more than $8 million.
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