Greene County Farm Bureau members met for their annual meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The business meeting followed a catered roast beef dinner served by local 4-H members.
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Connie Scrivner resigns from Scranton council
The Scranton city council is looking for a new member following the resignation of Connie Scrivner. Her resignation was announced at the Aug. 9 Council meeting. Scrivner took office in January after being elected to a four-year term.
Read MoreGreene County Schools tells bus routes
Three buses to shuttle Scranton students, three to shuttle Grand Junction students, and five to shuttle Jefferson students Parents of Greene County students preparing for a new school year can verify their children’s bus routes on the school website.
Read MoreFirst Trivia Night next Tuesday
Joint project of Jefferson public library and Jefferson Elks All “know-it-alls” and “smart cookies” who have a penchant for “useless knowledge”, as well as families who want to be sure their thinking caps still fit before the start of school, are invited for an evening of trivia competition Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The fun begins…
Read MoreNew student/family orientations planned at schools
New students at Greene County Intermediate School and their parents are reminded that new student and family orientation is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 pm. Students and parents will be able to tour the building, see classrooms, and learn what to expect the first day of school, Aug. 24. A similar orientation is planned for new students and…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Kinseys
The Jefferson Garden Club has awarded August Yard of the Month honors to Craig and Polly Kinsey who live at 804 W. Lincoln Way. A rock garden in the front yard shows off a river birch tree surrounded by a dwarf Korean lilac and daisy plants. Rocks of all sizes surround the border of their house. Polly collects rocks and…
Read MoreCranes fish at Dunbar Slough near Scranton
Greene County is fortunate to have a large wildlife area where birds and animals reside. Dunbar Slough is home to many species of creatures. On Friday morning, Aug. 12, these cranes were fishing as water from the thunderstorms the night before poured over the dam located on County Road E-53. ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal
Read MoreEducational series set on Veterinary Feed Directive
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Farm Bureau, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association are partnering to offer an educational series about the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)*,which goes into effect next Jan. 1. Iowa State Extension beef program specialist Chris Clark said Iowa veterinarians, livestock producers, and feed industry personnel are invited to participate.
Read MoreHazardous waste collection Aug. 20 in Jefferson
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only.
Read MoreHundreds of quilts in weekend display
Quilting enthusiasts, young and old, male and female, roamed the Greene County Fairgrounds last weekend for the biennial Greene County Quilt Show. A good-sized crowd enjoyed viewing the large variety of quilts on display in two buildings. Vendors were on site giving presentations while Scranton native Holly Hedges Carter presented a program daily on her scrap quilt “addiction”. The Greene…
Read MoreGlass recycling to end Sept. 1
Glass will no longer be accepted for recycling in Greene County effective Sept. 1. Glass will not be accepted at the drop box or curbside locations.
Read MoreMonica McGregor named to 4-H Hall of Fame
Since 2002, each county in Iowa has had the opportunity to nominate an individual or couple who has shown outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H program to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Greene County’s honoree for 2016 is the late Monica McGregor. McGregor will be represented by her family at the induction ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, at…
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