Greene County High School Spanish teacher Amy Van der Meer reports that nine students took the Seal of Biliteracy exam and all nine passed. The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers. Biliteracy refers not only to spoken language, but to written…
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P-C holds Achievement Breakfast
Paton-Churdan held its annual Academic Achievement Breakfast Monday, May 24. Students in grades 9-11 with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher were invited for a breakfast and recognition. This year 23 students received this recognition. Breakfast was sponsored by Churdan Sparky’s, Jefferson Fareway and Jefferson HyVee. School counselor Libby Towers said, “We were very happy to once again…
Read MoreGenealogy Society plans outdoor meeting
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, June 5, at 10 am at the Russell Park shelter house. Arlene Johnson will give a program about her Naylor family. Everyone is welcome to attend. If the weather does not cooperate, no meeting will be held.
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary, hosting supper Thursday
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, June 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature scalloped potatoes and ham, a choice of corn or beans, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will…
Read MoreRippey once again a baseball town
Baseball returned to Rippey last weekend, and from the positive comments of players, baseball might be back to stay. The Mid Iowa Baseball League’s 48-and-older Twins team donned purple Rippey Demons jerseys for the four-team Rippey Ruckus held May 14-16 at the newly-refurbished Walt Anderson Field. They were joined by the Crystal Cubs and the St Michael Angels of Minnesota…
Read MoreScranton seeking library trustee
The Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton will soon be looking for at least one new board member to serve on its board of trustees. The trustees meet the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. for approximately one hour and occasionally at other times. The library board of trustees works with the library director to plan the library’s budget,…
Read MoreMay 25 registration deadline for Scranton Kids Fishing Day
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…
Read MoreGrCo 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.…
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