Details are being finalized for the Scranton Kids Fishing Day to be held on Saturday, June 5, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Lost Lagoon /Pond Park in Scranton. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, May 25. Registration is required so plans can be made for the correct number of youngsters and parents. Ages 4-17 years are invited…
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GrCo HS has student job fair
Greene County High School sponsored a student job fair on Monday, May 17. Eleven area businesses set up shop in the commons area of the high school from 11:45 am to 1 pm so students could visit with them during lunch or during advisory time. Representatives from the companies discussed job openings with interested students and offered job applications for students to complete. Teresa…
Read MoreScranton Community Fundraiser plans told
Plans are underway for the 2021 edition of the Scranton Community Fundraiser. The date of Saturday, Sept. 18, has been selected with festivities held at the Scranton Community Center. Live music from Backroads Roots and a meal catered by Lidderdale Country Store along with Greene County producer groups will kick off the evening. Adult beverages as well as soft drinks will…
Read MoreNebraska students recording all 939 towns in Iowa
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Mile after mile two college sophomores from the University of Nebraska are traveling around the state of Iowa with plans to visit and document all 939 incorporated cities in the Hawkeye State. Following two trips last week, the duo is well on their way to reaching their goal. Seth Varner and Austin Schneider are adding…
Read MoreGrCo HS holding Job Fair
Greene County High School is hosting a Job Fair Monday, May 17, from 11:25 am to 1 pm in the student commons area. All area employers who are looking for high school students to work at their business or who would like to visit with about their company are welcome. Participating employers should park in the north parking lot and…
Read MoreExtension slates ‘Writing Your Retirement Paycheck’ online workshop
The important question, “How can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime?”, will be addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop offered online on Wednesdays, May 26 and June 2, from 6:30-8:30 pm. “Writing Your Retirement Paycheck” is designed to provide information and resources needed by those approaching retirement within the next 10 years.…
Read MoreGrCo ag teacher Harris honored by IA Assoc of Ag Educators
The Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators named Raelyn Harris from Greene County Community Schools as the Southwest District Outstanding Young Member for 2021. This award was established as a means to encourage young teachers to remain in the profession and to encourage and recognize participation in professional activities. It is awarded to an outstanding young agricultural educator in each district…
Read MoreMethodist Women to host Mother’s Day brunch to-go in Jefferson
The Methodist Women at Jefferson First United Methodist Church will serve Mother’s Day brunch this Sunday, May 9, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The menu features egg casserole, sausage gravy over biscuits, muffins and fresh fruit. Call ahead orders are required at 515-386-4411. The meal will be served as carry-out only at the church’s covered entry on the south…
Read MoreAnnual medical center golf tournament a celebration of healthcare heroes
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation will hold its annual golf fundraiser Friday, June 18, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. A special celebration of local healthcare heroes will be included this year, which marks the ninth year of the tournament fundraiser. The tournament will be a shotgun start at 10 am with a 4-person team scramble format. Options include…
Read MoreGreene County FFA attends state conference
FFA members across the state of Iowa celebrated success when they gathered for the 93rd Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference on April 18-20 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization. National FFA Secretary Anna Mathis kicked off the conferences with a…
Read MoreMaker’s Brew adding cafe to Scranton Main St
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Expanding from their original vision, Maker’s Brew Café on Main St in Scranton has added a restaurant to the original Coffee Shop. Plans are to serve breakfast and lunch beginning this week. The Coffee Shop / Cafe will be open Monday-Friday from 7 am to 2 pm. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday but…
Read MoreServSafe® class to be held May 25 in Jefferson
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County will host a ServSafe® food safety certification class in Jefferson on May 25, 2021. Ann Parker, nutrition and wellness specialist, will teach the class. The class will prepare individuals to become a certified food protection manager (CFPM), a requirement for food establishments in Iowa. The ServSafe® program blends information from the…
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