Greene County senior Payton Wadsworth completed objective tests for the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club in December. She was awarded a first in Spreadsheet Applications, first in Entrepreneurship, and a third in Personal Finance. She will compete in Accounting I at the State Leadership Conference held March 30-April 1 in Cedar Rapids. She is pictured here with her…
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Avoid tax and IRS scams during tax filing season
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird provides tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams during the 2025 tax filing season. “As tax season kicks into high gear, Iowans should be on the lookout for IRS and tax scams,” said Attorney General Bird. “Criminal scammers are on the prowl to steal Iowans’ hard-earned money, and they will use every opportunity…
Read MoreP.E.O. Chapter CZ presents scholarship
The scholarship awarded by Chapter CZ of P.E.O. for 2024 was presented to Cherie Cerveny of Jefferson recently. Cerveny is completing her bachelor of science degree in social work. The $400 local scholarship from Chapter CZ is being utilized to reach that goal. Cerveny earned her associate’s degree from Des Moines Area Community College. Her career in early childhood services…
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet March 1
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 1, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Corinne Bancroft will present a program on Military Pensions and Railroads. Everyone is welcome to attend. The library basement is handicapped accessible. The genealogy reference library is open to the public Wednesday 1 – 3 pm and…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers to perform March 14 in Jefferson
Weary Ramblers will perform a live music show at Elliott Art Studio on March 14, at 7 pm. Midwest songwriter Simon Cropp will open the show. Weary Ramblers features Jefferson’s own Chad Elliott on guitar and harmonica with Kathryn Severing Fox on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and viola. Weary Ramblers were recently recognized as the winner in the Best Group / Duo…
Read MoreCounty naturalist Fernholz at first Coffee Chat at GJ library
Grand Junction public library will kickoff off a new program, Coffee Chat, on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 am with Jacob Fernholz, Greene County conservation naturalist, discussing the “Spring Lake Fishery.” Fernholz will discuss the current status of the fish population at Spring Lake Park, northwest of Grand Junction, and future plans for improving the lake and its role as…
Read MoreIowa Cover Crop slates 2025 Conservation Coffee series
Iowa Cover Crop is kicking off its annual Conservation Coffee series, a casual and informative gathering for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable land practices. Held at Iowa Cover Crop’s headquarters south of Jefferson, these free, come-and-go events feature coffee, donuts, engaging conversations, and door prizes. “There’s a lot of valuable knowledge within our community, and sometimes the best…
Read MoreExtension offers private pesticide CIC
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will offer a Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension field agronomist Mike Witt. The course will be offered Thursday, March 6, at 6:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Please preregister by…
Read MoreWaldo honored with Sports Media Award
A special award was presented to Luann Waldo, retired News Gazette/Scranton Journal editor, was honored with 2025 Sports Media Award during the Panorama vs AC/GC basketball game Jan. 24 at Panorama High School. Waldo (pictured, right) was given a plaque and a standing ovation from the large “pink out” crowd. She was nominated for the honor by Panorama athletic director…
Read MoreGrief support program starts March 5
A 10-week grief support program, “Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope & Healing Your Heart,” will be held Wednesdays, starting March 5, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Facilitators are Carla Kem, LBSW (Hospice of the Midwest), and Pastors Bill Kem and Wendy Pittman of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. All…
Read MoreGJ library KidZone returns for winter/spring
The Grand Junction public library KidZone after school reading program has resumed for the winter-spring season. The reading and activity program for kids pre-K through 5th grade is held from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at the library on the Greene County Schools’ early-out days (Mondays) of from February until the first week in May. A special Cinco de Mayo event…
Read MoreGreene County Gobblers NWTF hold annual banquet
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Gobblers National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) enjoyed a good turnout for their annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 1. There were plenty of people packed inside Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds to enjoy good times, good company, and, most of all, good food. Not only were people there to enjoy…
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