As children head back to school, the Churdan library has finished its summer reading program. The library had five weekly programs in June and July for toddlers through fifth grade. There was also a bubble program, a community fun night, a swimming trip, and a balloon workshop. Special programs included Dan Towers on local animals, Joe Minnehan on bears, Austin…
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Crystal Rice hired as Scranton city clerk by 3-2 vote
Scranton has a new city clerk but she was hired amid some controversy and on a split vote. Crystal Rice was offered the position following a special meeting on Aug. 19. Voting in favor of the resolution to hire Rice were David Dideriksen, Zach Sukovaty and Jeramie Phillips. Casting no votes were Cassidy Wilson and Jerry Boyd. This was the…
Read MoreAdult tool safety class slated at GrCo HS
Participants will then have access to monthly work nights The Greene County Schools construction department will be hold a tool safety class for interested adult patrons of the school district on Monday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 9 pm at the career academy. Attendees will be taught to properly/safely use the table saw, surface planer, belt sander, oscillating spindle sander,…
Read MoreAbundant Life Ministries to host World Missions Day Sept. 18
Members of Abundant Life Ministries invite area residents to bring their families to come and see World Missions Day Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 am to noon at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. World Missions Day will feature tables with photos, current reports from missionaries, activities for kids, music and food from all the nations. Guests…
Read MoreJamaica Lions tractor ride set for Friday
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…
Read MoreFriends 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…
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