The Greene County chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its annual banquet Friday, Nov. 7, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. A “toast and boast” social time will begin at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 7 pm. Guests can select either roast pork loin or grilled chicken breast for the dinner. An auction, games and raffles will follow the dinner.…
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NHS plans fundraisers
The Greene County High School chapter of National Honor Society is raising funds the coming two Friday nights. This Friday, Nov. 7, the chapter is hosting a potato bar supper from 5 to 7:15 pm in the high school cafeteria. The supper precedes the music department’s production of “The Music Man.” Tickets for the supper are $6 and are available from…
Read MoreExtension tells schedule for commercial pesticide courses
Greene County Extension will host several continuing instructional courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators in November and December. All courses will be held at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. The training is required to be completed by the end of the year in order to maintain commercial certification with the state of Iowa.
Read MoreZombies take over Daubendiek Park
The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted a Zombie Run for students in grades 4-8 Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Daubendiek Park. Participants completed an obstacle course around the park while dodging “zombies” attempting to “steal their souls.” All participants, whether they finished as “living” or “dead,” were given goodie bags and were entered into a drawing for door prizes.
Read MoreSeatbelt usage more than 92 percent in Iowa
DES MOINES – New survey results show that Iowans continue to obey the law and buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) requires each state to conduct a seatbelt survey, using NHTSA guidelines, to continue to receive federal funding for traffic safety campaigns. In conjunction with Iowa State University, the Govern’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) conducted the statewide…
Read MorePastor Joyce Webb brings unique perspective to church ministry
Career with Nationwide before becoming a minister ~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal The Scranton and Coon Rapids United Methodist Churches share a special connection in Pastor Joyce Webb. She was appointed in June to serve both churches, replacing Pastor Gunderson who retired and lives in Jefferson now. Pastor Charlie Thompson, who served both the Scranton and Greenbrier churches, is…
Read MoreP-C Color-A-Thon a blast…. of color!
Saturday was a near perfect day for the first Color-A-Thon run/walk hosted by the Paton-Churdan schools in Churdan. About 215 runners and walkers followed the 3K route around Churdan, being splashed with non-toxic color as they went. Afterward, participants and members of the community stretched the fun with an AfterBlast party that featured lunch, a DJ, and a bounce house…
Read MoreHalloween’s Triple Crown is in Jefferson Thursday
Youngsters can get set for hours of Halloween fun this Thursday in Jefferson. The fun begins at a come-and-go Halloween party hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department at the Greene County Community Center from 4 to 5 pm. The party is for toddlers through fifth grade and will feature games, crafts and prizes. There is no charge. Pre-registrations…
Read MorePancake supper in Scranton Saturday
The Scranton Betterment committee will host a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5 to 7 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. Please use the east entrance to the building. A free will donation will be accepted. Carry-outs will be available; call 712-652-3344 to have them ready for pick up. All proceeds will benefit the committee’s local projects.
Read MoreAbandoned Iowa creator to speak at Churdan library
The Churdan public library will host Mitch Nicholson, creator of Abandoned Iowa , on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 pm. Have you ever driven past an abandoned building site or bridge and wondered what it would look like up close? What memories might be hidden in the over growth of trees? Nicholson drives the back roads of the state looking…
Read More4-H awards program set for Nov. 2
Re-enrollments due soon after Greene County 4-H members and volunteers will be recognized for their achievements and contributions at the annual Greene County 4-H awards ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreHalloween dance for grades 6-8
The Webb House will host a Halloween dance and a haunted house Friday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10:30 pm. All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There is a small admission for the dance and for the haunted house. Proceeds will go to PAWS’ new facility.
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