The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton has an opening for a library board member. The library depends on citizen involvement to ensure that its services are as reflective of community needs as possible. The library board of trustees is a seven-member board appointed by the mayor. As a policy-making body, it guides the development of library…
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Many enjoy free weekend at GCCC
The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted a free weekend at the Greene County Community Center. All visitors regardless of a membership were allowed to try the community center during regular hours on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 3-4. The community center was a popular place to be both days with more than 50 people taking advantage of the event. Members and guests were…
Read More2014 was cooler, wetter than normal
The weather in Jefferson during 2014 was close to average only in snowfall according to data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported 29.7 inches of snow for the entire year, with normal being 30.9 inches. Despite normal snowfall, moisture for the year higher than normal, at 39.89 inches compared to 32.48 as normal. June was the wettest…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center has a New Year’s birth
Megan Vaughan and Haitham Aly are the proud parents of young Tarek Aly, born Thursday, Jan. 1, at 11:47 am. The last time a baby born at Greene County Medical Center on New Year’s Day was in 2007, according to community relations director Carla Offenburger. Vaughan and her husband Aly were given $50 in Chamber bucks in honor of Tarek’s…
Read MoreJanuary is Mentoring Month in Greene County
Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 5 meeting declared January 2015 Mentoring Month in Greene County to coincide with statewide and nationwide efforts during the 14th annual National Mentoring Month campaign. The proclamation recognizes the fact that quality mentoring programs in our county connect mentors to young people and cultivate relationships that provide crucial support and guidance as these young…
Read MoreScranton Community Center tells gym nights
There will be many opportunities for active play and camaraderie this month at the Scranton Community Center gymnasium. The gym will be open for dodge ball Saturdays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 pm. Kick ball will be the game Fridays Jan. 16 and Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 pm. Sundays, Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and…
Read MoreSherry Bates: Someone You Should Know
New appointee to Iowa Board of Regents, retired social worker An occasional series of people working for the betterment of Greene County ~by Lora Koch,The Scranton Journal You may be familiar with Sherry Bates through her many years of service as a social worker in Greene County through the Department of Human Services and Greene County Medical Center. Or, through her…
Read MoreDecember weather summary: warmer and drier than normal
December was a little warmer and a lot drier than normal, according to data compiled by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. High temperature for the month was 56 degrees on Dec. 15. There were four days when the high was 50 degrees or warmer, and 19 days when the high temperature was at or above freezing. Average high for the…
Read MoreJunior class chili supper next Tuesday
The Greene County High School junior class will host a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Serving time for the chili supper will be from 5 to 7 pm. The meal includes a bowl of chili, crackers, relishes, pie or dessert, and milk or coffee. Tickets are $6 for ages 6 and older; five and…
Read MoreAll are invited to Chamber’s annual meeting Jan. 12
Greene County Chamber and Development invites the public to attend the 2014 annual meeting Monday, Jan. 12, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Social time begins at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:15. The agenda includes a wrap-up of 2014 and information about current projects, including the Welcome Center. New board members will be introduced, and the recipient of the …
Read MorePair of blood drives slated for January
LifeServe Blood Center invites Iowans to celebrate National Blood Donor Month in January by giving a lifesaving blood donation. Blood Donor Awareness Month creates awareness about the importance of the volunteer blood donor program and the impact blood donors can have in their communities. Donors who give blood in January will receive a “Proud Blood Donor” window cling at the time…
Read MoreSWCD scholarships available
High school seniors that reside in Greene County are invited to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District by Friday, Jan. 30.
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