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…
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Southwest 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…
Read More‘Back to Church Sunday’ Sept 11 at First UMC
This coming Sunday, Sept. 11, is “Back to Church Sunday” at First United Methodist Church, 307 S. Wilson, in Jefferson. All are invited. The morning begins with a free breakfast at 8:30 am. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9 am. Child care will be available for children under 3 years. Parents are welcome to attend an adult class or…
Read MoreLandus Cooperative launches photo contest for ’17 calendar
Landus Cooperative has opened a photo contest for its 2017 calendars. Members of the cooperative, local communities, and customers are invited to submit rural and agricultural-themed photos.
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Nichols’ yard on N. Elm St
Jefferson Garden Club Yard of the Month honors for September go to Rodger and Brenda Nichols who live at 500 N. Elm St.
Read MoreChildren’s story time Wednesdays in Churdan
Story time for children ages 1-5 will resume Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Churdan public library. Story time will be held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. The first half of each session will be a time for playing and checking out books, while the second half hour will feature the program for the day. That typically includes stories,…
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