The Churdan public library has many fun things planned for National Library Week, April 3-9. The week starts with a “Sound of Music” movie sing-along on Sunday, April 3, at 2 pm. The library will furnish popcorn, a “mix-in candy” bar and lemonade. Please feel free to bring a snack to share and your beverage if you don’t want lemonade.…
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Community Conversations to feature RSVP 55+
Michele Hull, director of the RSVP 55+ volunteer program in Greene, Guthrie and Boone counties will be the speaker for Community Conversations Thursday, April 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. RSVP 55+ provides opportunities for older residents to provide meaningful assistance to others. Opportunities range from being a pen pal with an elementary student to visiting the homebound elderly.…
Read MoreRegistration open for T-ball
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registration for the 2022 T-ball season is now open and will close on May 15. Parents can go to www.gcyaa.org to fill out the online registration. Parents will create a profile and enter their information only once that will save time for future registrations. Tee ball (Ages 4 – 6) The Tee…
Read MoreLamb Producers hold annual banquet
The annual Greene County Lamb Producers banquet was held Saturday, March 12, at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The meal of smoked leg of lamb was prepared by the Lamb Producers with side dishes and dessert provided by Lidderdale Country Store. More than 140 people were in attendance. The evening concluded with Kevin and Kaleb Lentz…
Read MoreMethodists slate fundraiser to get original bell ringing again
Members of First United Methodist Church are kicking off fundraising to repair the church bell which has been silent since last spring. The church will host a carryout meal Sunday, March 27, from 11 to 12:30 pm. The menu features the locally famous Lenten Luncheon chicken casserole, salads and dessert. Meals should be reserved by calling the church at 515-386-4411.…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive March 21 in Scranton
Spring into action and give the gift of life by donating blood. LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up their sleeve and give blood as soon as possible. Someone requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. One hundred percent of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors. Scranton is hosting a…
Read MoreScranton Kids Fishing Day slated for June 4
~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…
Read MoreDNR 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…
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