Staff at the Jefferson municipal pool successfully completed a drill last week involving a spinal injury. Pool manager Simeon Lang conducted the drill. Veteran lifeguard Allison Higgins was the “victim,” suffering a spinal injury after striking the diving board with her head as she dove into 10-foot deep water.
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Public comment time open for state wildlife plan
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on its State Wildlife Action Plan over the next several weeks as part of a federally required comprehensive review. The draft revisions will be released in a series of chapters online at www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WildlifeStewardship/IowaWildlifeActionPlan.aspx. The plan – “Securing a Future for Fish and Wildlife: A Conservation Legacy for Iowans” – is…
Read MoreGreene County Fair champions told
Staff at the Greene County ISU Extension & Outreach office has completed the daunting task of compiling information of all the trophies and ribbons earned by 172 4-H exhibitors at the 2015 Greene County Fair. For a list of champions in the various livestock shows and communications events held at the fair, click here: 2015 Fair champions
Read MoreSweet Corn Festival features….. sweet corn
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson invite everyone to enjoy an Iowa favorite – sweet corn – at its best at a Sweet Corn Festival this Sunday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Russell Park and the adjacent United Methodist Church parking lot. The meal will feature sweet corn picked Sunday morning, along with pulled pork…
Read MoreHistorical Society looks at girls basketball heyday
Great fan Alan Robinson to present program on the “county tournament” era of the game, 1922-1962 ~by Chuck Offenburger, Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is going to help fans of girls high school basketball here do some time travel with its program on Friday, Aug. 7, at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. Alan Robinson…
Read MorePedalerpalooza is coming to town
Beginning next week, colorful bikes will be displayed in many of the Jefferson Main Street district’s businesses. These bikes were yarn bombed by several different Jefferson yarn artists in celebration of the Pedaler’s Jamboree scheduled to roll into Jefferson over the Labor Day holiday.
Read MoreSt Patrick Church to retire its 100-year-old furnace
The St. Patrick’s Perseveration Committee recently received word that St. Patrick’s Church west of Churdan is a recipient of a Historical Resource Development Grant in the amount of $10,338 to update the heating and cooling elements in the church. The 1920 Lennox “Torrid Zone” furnace will be retired, but stay in place as a museum piece. People will be able…
Read MoreScranton council approves credit card processing, two new library trustees
Scranton residents will soon be able to make payments to the city of Scranton using electronic banking services. The Scranton city council approved utilizing the services of Iowa Interactive to allow payments electronically. Todd Smith with Iowa Interactive met with the council at its July 14 meeting. He presented information on services provided by his firm which facilitates credit card…
Read MoreLocal veterans on May Honor Flight
~by Linda Hocke Today there are five more red caps being worn in Greene County. It’s not the caps that are important; it’s who’s wearing them. Five Korean War veterans added their names to the list of veterans from Greene County who were honored with a trip to Washington, D.C. The red caps bear the insignia of the Honor Flight…
Read MoreScranton class of 1950 meeets
The Scranton High School Class of 1950 met for the 65th anniversary of their graduation. The event was held on Friday, June 19, at the Uptown Cafe in Jefferson. Nine classmates out of the original 28 attended. Twelve are deceased.
Read MoreScranton class of 1955 holds 60-year reunion
The 60 year class reunion for the Scranton class of 1955 was held Friday, June 19, at the home of Andrew Foster in Jefferson with 19 of the remaining 24 classmates attending. Janet Tryon gave a very nice tribute to those who have passed away: Camille Buckner, Jane Eason Maulins, Jane Hawn Miller, John Jackson, Gary McDonald, Willard Morlan, Paul…
Read MoreQuilt show slated Sunday in Churdan
All area quilters are invited to join patrons of the Churdan public library to celebrate the quilts of longtime board member Joanne Legore. There will be an informal quilt show Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 3 pm a The Martin House, 701 Head St, in Churdan.
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