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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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.  

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A hunter safety training course will be offered Aug. 16, 18, and 20. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. These will be held at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods from 8 am…

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~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The city of Scranton has a new city attorney. It is Jonathan Law, a member of the Mumma and Pedersen Law Firm in Jefferson and a Paton-Churdan graduate. When David Morain became the Greene County magistrate, he was required to be released from his duties as city attorney for Scranton and other communities. Scranton city…

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Students attending summer school in Greene County Schools had opportunities they don’t have during the school year.

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