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The theme for this year’s teen summer reading program at the Jefferson public library is “The Great Summer Pandemic Adventure!”  Teens going into grades 6-12 are invited to participate in this free program from June 18 to Aug. 13. The program has two parts: reading and adventure kits. When teens read and fill out a book review for at least four books…

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Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that funding will be available for local producers and landowners to assist in the installation of conservation practices through Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) cost-share programs. Interested producers and/or landowners should contact the Greene County district office by calling 515-386-3817 Ext. 3 or emailing conservation assistant Amber Kenan…

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~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern Kevin Richards taught art for the Greene County School District for his entire 31-year teaching career but now he is hanging up his brushes and smock. Having grown up in Boone, Richards had known of Jefferson, which was “smaller in population and close to home” for him. Richards applied for the art teaching job…

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Tom Wind, who farms near Jamaica, will host a virtual field day with Practical Farmers of Iowa Thursday, June 11, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm. The virtual event will explore how he’s working with neighbors to integrate livestock into his cropping system. The event – “Working With Neighbors to Integrate Livestock and Improve Soil” – is free to attend and…

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LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, June 9, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. LifeServe is offering “Be Wild” T-shirts as an incentive. One donation will garner enough points to get this one-season only T-shirt free, and only from the LifeServe online store. Appointments are required. Persons…

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The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association has selected five Greene County seniors to receive $1,000 college scholarships. Through the support of donors, continued growth of the annual Cattlemen’s banquet, and beef promotion the association is able to grow its scholarship program.

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The VFW Post 9599 auxiliary will serve a socially distant hot beef sundae supper Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes hot beef sundaes, corn or green beans, and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted.

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The RSVP volunteer program in Greene County is hosting a Scratch Cupcakery fundraiser June 8-26. Volunteers will sell 6-packs of Iowa-made Scratch Cupcakery cupcakes. Each 6-pack includes an assortment of Scratch Cupcakery’s favorite flavors and sells for $15-$20.  Cupcakes will be delivered frozen on July 16. They can be stored frozen for several weeks without losing moistness or quality. The…

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~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Nashua-Plainfield coach Jeff Trost is the 2020 golf recipient of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. Trost will be honored at the 2021 Iowa Girls State Golf  Meet.  He is the son of long-time teacher and coach at Churdan and Paton-Churdan High Schools, the late Paul Trost. The IGHSAU…

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DES MOINES, IA – This week, more facilities are open in Iowa state parks according to Gov Kim Reynolds’ proclamation. Here is a list of openings for the week of June 1: Lodges and shelter reservations can be made on the DNR’s park reservation system for June 6 and after. Groups are limited to 50 percent capacity of the facility…

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The route for the “Teacher Tour” parade Friday, specially designed to pass the homes of as many students as possible, has been announced. The Teacher Tour will start in Scranton at 4 pm. The tour should be in Jefferson at 4:30, in Grand Junction at about 5:55, and in Rippey at 6:30. Times are approximate, but Teacher Tour organizers say…

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