Greene County High School vocal music students had an opportunity to learn about singing jazz, and particularly improvisation, from one of the leading jazz arrangers in the country. Jeremy Fox spent Monday afternoon at the school working first with the entire choir, and then with the Jazzatonics and students thinking of auditioning for the group next year. Pictured with Fox…
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Eighth graders plant 40 trees, but no maples, on Maple St
Greene County eighth grade science classes left their mark on N. Maple St Tuesday, helping the Jefferson tree committee plant 40 trees that were purchased by the committee through Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program.
Read MoreTime to register for Scranton Fishing Day
It’s time to register youngsters to take part in the Scranton Youth Fishing Day. The event will be held Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Lost Lagoon, located on the south side of Scranton. Youngsters ages 3 – 17 are invited to participate. Parents or an adult must attend with the child. Volunteers will be…
Read MoreEighth graders are experts on museum exhibits
Eighth graders taught third graders history Monday afternoon at the Greene County Historical Museum. The museum buzzed as young students interacted and asked questions of the older students. Arthur Bardole is pictured telling students about drug stores and soda fountains. Teacher Dave Bohnet has for the past three years involved his students in the activities of the Historical Society. Projects…
Read MorePaton-Churdan offering free summer lunch
Paton Churdan school officials provided the following notice in compliance with the district’s participation in the USDA’s free summer lunch program. “The Paton-Churdan Community School District is participating again this summer in the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreScranton author schedules second talk in Scranton
Scranton native Glenda Long Eggerling has scheduled two presentations about her book in local libraries during the next two weeks. The Churdan library will host Eggerling on Thursday, May 14, at 9:30 am in the library. She will also speak Tuesday, May 26, at 5 pm at the H. F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton.
Read MoreWorkshops on small businesses and tourism slated
National consultant brings key message to western Iowa Western Iowa Tourism Region will present a series of workshops featuring Margie Johnson, a national marketing consultant and expert on how small businesses can take advantage of a growing tourism market. Now and in the near future all businesses need to adopt the premise that they must “prepare for business as unusual.” 2015…
Read MoreCounty Democrats to meet
The Greene County Democratic party central committee will meet Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm at Prairie Blue on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. Representatives from each of the precincts are part of the committee. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
Read MoreDean, Lois McAtee relish living in Iowa, giving back to their community
(Editor’s note: The following feature, shared by The Scranton Journal, is part of that publication’s annual “Celebrating Marriages of 50 Years or More” section, published May 6. The special section was compiled by Luann Waldo and Lora Koch) Dean and Lois McAtee of Jefferson Married September 1, 1956 Born in two different states, it was the town of Adel where…
Read MoreBill Riley Talent Search returns to Bell Tower Festival
Spots reserved for Greene County residents until May 17 The Bill Riley Talent Search will once again be part of the Bell Tower Festival entertainment. The show is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 5 pm on the plaza stage. Entries are now being accepted with priority given to Greene County residents through May 17. After that date, entries will…
Read MoreBOOB Girls author to speak Saturday
Author Joy Johnson has one message she hopes is heard clearly by all who attend her talks: “You are beautiful. All you burned out old broads out there are beautiful.” Johnson, author of the BOOB Girl series (published by WriteLife, LLC), will speak this Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. She is…
Read MoreArt show organizers issue call for entries
All area artists and lovers of art are encouraged to begin thinking about their exhibits in this year’s Bell Tower Festival art show. The show will include original paintings, sculpture, pottery, fabric, photography and mixed media selections. Art can be offered for sale if the artist chooses. An addition this year is an invitation to area art lovers to share…
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