The Jamaica Lions Club tractor ride is scheduled for Friday, Sept.10. Participants will meet and unload their tractors behind the school at 7 am to register. The ride leaves at 8 am and returns about 12:30 pm. Just One more will have burgers and brats, or bring your own lunch for fellowship on the return. Persons who have concerns…
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Friends of the Library memberships available now in advance of fall book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library annual fall book sale begins Sept. 17, on a Friday afternoon for the first time. The sale, held in the library basement, will be open on Friday from 1 to 6 pm for Friends members only. Anyone can be a Friend of the Library. Memberships are available at the circulation desk in the…
Read MorePigSkin Kick at Friday football game with Perry
Greene County Farm Bureau is again sponsoring the annual PigSkin Kick at Friday night’s Greene County vs. Perry football game. Two high school seniors have been selected to try a kick from the 10-yard line during Friday night’s half time show. If successful, they will each win a prize package from Greene County Farm Bureau.
Read MoreExtension offers online child care training to ensure the health and safety of children
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers childcare provider training, which has been approved by the Department of Human Services and CACFP. The training helps providers identify, recognize, and implement best practices relative to nutrition, physical activity, health, and safety for children under their care. Iowa’s youth are at risk. “Only half of Iowa youth meet current physical activity recommendation…
Read MoreRetirement open house slated for Terry Clark
Terry Clark will complete her 25-year tenure as assistant director, children’s librarian, and bookkeeper at the Jefferson public library at the end of the month. A retirement open house in her honor is slated for Saturday, Aug. 28, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the children’s department at the library. The Friends of the Library will serve refreshments. All…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Sept. 4
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 4, in the meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Librarian Jane Millard will explain the new additions to the Greene County newspapers and other additions. The meeting room is handicapped accessible and everyone is welcome.
Read MoreVarceis Club slates grab-n-go ham ball luncheon
The Scranton Varceis Club’s annual fall luncheon is back, but with some changes. The fall of 2020 saw the annual luncheon canceled, as were so many other events at that time due to the pandemic. This year looked promising, but organizers have opted for safe over sorry. Therefore, the Varceis Club is offering the first ever grab-n-go ham ball…
Read MorePlan now for annual fall used book sale
Signing up early to be a Library Friends member is an annual tradition for our book sale lovers. The benefit of getting your membership early (or early membership) is the opportunity to come to the book sale before it opens to the public (or non-members). The first day of our week-long fall sale is reserved only for our Friends of…
Read MoreNew Way Trucks partners with BYD to deliver battery-electric refuse trucks to Florida city
Ocala, Florida (August 24, 2021) – New Way Trucks, the largest privately-held manufacturer of refuse equipment in North America, and its distributor Southern Sewer Equipment Sales (SSES), recently delivered three battery-electric New Way Sidewinder XTR™ automated side loaders (ASL) to the City of Ocala, FL. Mounted on Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric platform, the three ASLs mark one of–if not–the…
Read MoreCity of Scranton looking for a clerk/treasurer, again
~by The Scranton Journal The city of Scranton is seeking a city clerk. Lisa Mobley submitted her resignation recently after she accepted another job. She had been employed for about a year as the Scranton clerk. Prior to that, former clerk Melinda Hinners worked almost two years for the city after she accepted another position to handle the necessary paperwork…
Read MoreScranton Tractor Ride planned for Saturday
The ninth annual Scranton Tractor Ride is scheduled on Saturday, Aug. 14. The event starts and ends at the Scranton Community Center. There is no fee to participate in the approximately 60 mile ride. Trailer parking and registration begins at the Community Center at 7 am. The wheels will roll out of town at 8 am. Drinks and food will…
Read MoreChurdan Appreciation Night slated for Aug. 22
All area residents are invited to Churdan Appreciation Night Sunday, Aug 22, from 5 to 7 pm at the Churdan park. The community event will celebrate the new park equipment and improvements in the community. Aaron Winters will provide live music and a light meal of 4-H beefburgers, chips and dessert will be served. All are invited to enjoy an…
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