The plans are set for the Scranton Alumni All School Reunion. The event will be held on Saturday, June 18. Invitations were mailed in late March to the last known address of Scranton graduates. If you have not received an invitation, please contact info@scrantonhigh.com. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. with the banquet served at 5 p.m. The cost of…
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Jefferson once again to receive trees from Alliant Energy in partnership with Trees Forever
Jefferson is among the 33 Iowa communities that will soon be greener thanks to grants from Alliant Energy’s Community Tree program, part of the company’s One Million Trees initiative. Alliant Energy partners with Trees Forever to help communities develop, select and plant a diverse mix of trees. This year’s funds will help communities plant trees to increase energy efficiency and…
Read MoreGJ Fun Days fundraiser April 24
The Grand Junction Fun Days committee is hosting a beef burger luncheon with Bingo Sunday, April 24, from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Brigid Parish Center. Cost of the meal is $5, with children 5 and younger eating free. Delivery is available by calling Jen Wilson at 515-729-3027. The delivery team is even willing to do field-side…
Read MoreChurdan library lunch fundraiser April 23
The Churdan library staff and trustees are hosting a drive thru lunch fundraiser Saturday, April 23, from 11 am to 1 pm, or while the food lasts. The men will include Maidrites, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and a cookie. Donations will be accepted, with a suggested minimum of $6 per person. Library supporters should enter the alley from the east…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt in Churdan
The Churdan library will be the scene of an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 16, at 10 am. The hunt is for children in fourth grade and younger. Older children are welcome to help. The hunt will be held indoors if the weather is inclement.
Read MoreChristian teen mental health speaker coming to Jefferson
The Greater Greene County Presbyterian Ministry is bringing Anna Lee to Jefferson Sunday, April 24, to share her story of anxiety and depression, redemption and God’s love. She will speak at 5 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The free event is geared toward middle school and high school youth and their families, although persons of all ages…
Read MoreGrCo ag teacher Harris to lead peers in ag curriculum training
Raelyn Harris, agriscience teacher at Greene County High School, was recently selected to facilitate a Professional Development Institute for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) this summer. Harris is one of 80 educators who will serve as a lead teacher because of advanced competency in the curriculum and ability to demonstrate excellent facilitation skills. Harris attended eliteELEVATION in Nashville, TN,…
Read MorePlans told for Easter egg hunts
Sweet Treats, the Scranton United Methodist Church’s outreach program, will host a community Easter Egg hunt in Scranton Saturday, April 9, at the Scranton city park just east of city hall. The event starts promptly at 10 am with more than 4,000 eggs ready to keep all the girls and boys happy. The Easter Bunny is very busy but will…
Read MoreThe Centennial countdown
The clock is ticking with only a few months until the much-anticipated opening of The Centennial, the restaurant to be located at 100 E. State in the historic Centennial Block building. Dating back to the early days of Jefferson itself, the unique building is now owned by the Why Not Us group that came together in 2019 to cooperatively renovate…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming youth programs
Jefferson park and recreation department invites youngsters in grades 1-6 to Bounce Your Blues Away… & Pizza Monday, April 18, at Greene County Community Center. There is no school for students that day. Bouncy houses with an obstacle course and a giant slide will be set up in the gym. After bouncing, participants will have pizza. Registration is $10 for…
Read MoreGrCoHS students earn honors in HOIAC Fine Arts show
Greene County High School Art Students participated in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference Fine Arts show March 3 at Saydel High School. After a year of hard work and many hours in the art room, students brought back 22 blue ribbons. The ribbons were awarded in the areas of charcoal, oils, colored pencil, pastels, printmaking, watercolor, mixed media, and…
Read MoreAttn: boat owners – Time to renew registration
Deb McDonald, Greene County recorder, reminds boat owners that 2022 is a boat registration year and to renew before April 30 to avoid a $5 penalty per vessel. Boat registrations are handled by Iowa’s county recorders and boat owners may bring their current registration to any recorder’s office when they renew. Non-residents who register their boat in Iowa will go…
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