Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 career exploration camps through a partnership with the Greene County Career Academy and Iowa State Extension and Outreach – Greene County. The goal of these camps is to broaden the horizons for youngsters by immersing them in different career fields and allow them to discover the options available to them through the Greene…
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Annette Brown appointed to Scranton city council
In a special meeting of the Scranton city council held on August 14, Annette Brown was appointed to fill a vacancy on the council. She fills the seat left open by the resignation of Jeremiah Geisler. At the Aug. 8 monthly meeting of the council, the sale of city owned land was approved. Raymond Gregory submitted the only bid for…
Read MoreGardener needed at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Summer may just be winding down but for the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County (TJG) board, it’s time to look for a gardener. A new gardener will be needed starting in September to get things going in the greenhouse for the year, said retiring head gardener Jean Walker of Paton. “It’s a part-time position but really a year-round job…
Read MoreCommunity pep rally Friday
The Greene County Activities Booster Club will host a community pep rally for Ram fall sports Friday, Aug. 18, at Linduska Field. The pep rally will begin at 5 pm, followed by a tailgate meal grilled by the Greene County Cattlemen. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal. The Ram football team will scrimmage the Ogden Bulldogs…
Read MoreCara Osborne comes to GrCo Schools as middle school principal
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County Community School District has hired a new middle school principal, with Cara Osborne assuming the role. Osborne, originally from Boone, has worked in a variety of positions and places. Her first teaching job was at Newton Middle School as a seventh grade teacher, before moving to Long County Middle School in…
Read MoreHousehold hazardous waste collection Saturday in Jefferson
A free hazardous waste collection is slated for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Waste from schools and businesses, including farms, will not be accepted without prior approval. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only…
Read MoreChurdan library earns state accreditation
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Churdan public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Churdan public library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations…
Read MoreRSVP utilizes volunteers to assist local residents
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program gives community members a volunteer opportunity while allowing elderly and disabled adults extra support. RSVP Respite provides time, rest and relief to a full time caregiver of an adult family member or friend who can’t be left alone. Volunteers offer quality companionship to care for recipients. Program…
Read More50107 Summerfest this weekend
Grand Junction will be a busy place this Friday and Saturday during 50107 Summerfest. Activities begin Friday at 5 pm with carnival rides, a barbecue served by the Pork Producers, yard games, a beer tent and entertainment by the Jesse Wilson Band. Saturday activities start with a breakfast from 7 to 9 am at the Community Center and a 5K…
Read MoreOpen house Thursday at the Jeff public library youth department
All patrons of the Jefferson public library are invited to an open house in the youth department this Thursday, Aug. 3, from 2 to 7 pm. Children ages 0-10 can pick up a passport, complete activities to collect stamps, and be entered into a drawing for a Back to School basket. Children younger than 7 years should be accompanied by…
Read MoreInfo program on gaming, gambling addiction at Paton library
A free program at the William Paton Public Library will feature discussion of how computer gaming can turn into an addiction. Dorinda Wehde, problem gambling counselor for New Opportunities, will discuss the similarities between video games and gambling, the ways video game developers design games to be addictive, ways to identify symptoms and gambling lifestyle changes, and risks associated with…
Read MoreMarchant Library earns state accreditation
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Scranton library has been recognized for its efforts in…
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