~courtesy of The Scranton Journal It’s official – the 10th annual Scranton Kids Fishing Day Event has been approved by the Scranton city council for June 4. The committee has chosen the theme ‘Make Fishing a Family Tradition’. Fishing Day is also Free Fishing Weekend set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It will be held at the Scranton…
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DNR plans prescribed burns in wildlife management areas
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct prescribed burns this spring in Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Counties on wildlife areas managed by the IDNR Saylorville wildlife unit in Panora. Areas that are scheduled this season are Dunbar Slough, Bays Branch, McCord’s Pond, Springbrook, Sheeder Prairie, Beaver Lake, and Lakin Slough wildlife areas. Prescribed burns will normally be conducted…
Read MoreAmerican Legion, serving veterans for 103 years
~by Barb Labate, American Legion Post #11, post adjutant On March 15, the American Legion turns 103 years old. Focused on service to veterans, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. It was formed out of commitment and remains committed to be…
Read MoreWells joins McFarland Clinic Jefferson staff as ARNP
McFarland Clinic announced March 10 that Ashley Wells, ARNP, will join McFarland Clinic’s family medicine department in Jefferson on March 14. Wells received her bachelor of science in nursing from Upper Iowa University of Fayette. She completed her master of science in nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Global. As a provider in family medicine, Wells will provide services…
Read MoreSign up now for ‘Pick It Challenge’ NCAA tourney contest
Jefferson Telecom announces a free college men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter by going to jefferson.pickitchallenge.com and filling out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older. Participants can now complete the quick online registration at the website listed. Once the…
Read MoreSpring snow goose hunting season open through May 1
The snow goose migration is underway and with it, the opportunity for waterfowl hunters to participate in the special conservation order allowing hunting of light geese in Iowa through May 1. While snow goose migration can be found across the state, it is more common to see the huge flocks passing through western and southwestern Iowa on their way to…
Read MoreExtension offers course in farm family succession planning for women
Conversations about passing the family farm on to the next generation are often difficult. A course offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag program can support farm women with those decisions. Managing for Today and Tomorrow is a five-session course designed to help farm women learn about the four components that create a successful transition—succession, business,…
Read MoreGrCo second, third graders to perform
Community members are invited to concerts presented by Greene County second and third graders Thursday, March 10, in the high school auditorium. Student artwork will also be on display. Second graders will present “Sing the Rainbow”, featuring music the represents the colors of the rainbow. The concert will begin at 6:15 pm. Third graders will present “Old Time Favorites” with…
Read MoreMedical center seeking SHIIP volunteers
Greene County Medical Center’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is recruiting for volunteer counselors to join its team. As one of the first medical centers to become a SHIIP volunteer service center, Greene County Medical Center’s SHIIP program is committed to helping seniors sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance with the help of these volunteer counselors.…
Read MoreRegistration for youth baseball/softball ends March 23
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registrations for youth baseball and softball will be closed on March 23. Parents can visit www.gcyaa.org to fill out the online registration. Parents will create a profile and enter information only once that will save time for future registrations. Registration fees are $50 per player with a $10 discount for…
Read MoreMy heart is in Ukraine
Updated March 1, 7 pm (at bottom of post) GCNO writer tells of ‘daughter’ in Ukraine ~by Janice Harbaugh My heart is in Ukraine. In 1999, my husband and I met a foreign exchange student sponsored by a program in Jasper County. Alona was from a village in Ukraine and she lived with us on our acreage near Mitchellville for…
Read MoreCarryout fundraiser lunch this Sunday
Members of the First United Methodist Church will host a fundraiser lunch Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The menu will be maid-rite sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, corn, and bars. All meals will be carryout. Meals can be reserved by calling 515-386-4411. Proceeds will go toward sending youngsters to summer camp. There will also be a pie…
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