~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal After dedicating 33 years to fostering a love for learning in Greene County, Heather Berglund will be retiring after the end of the 2023-24 school year. For many people, figuring out what to study in college or aspire to do as an adult is somewhat of a rite of passage, with questions thrown…
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Nathan Behne selected for Governor’s Scholar Award
Students from across the state were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Greene County senior Nathan Behne (pictured with Lt Gov Gregg and Gov Reynolds) and Paton-Churdan senior Paige Bryson were selected for…
Read MoreElton John tribute coming to History Boy Theatre
History Boy Theatre Company will present Tom’s Elton Tribute for one night only, Tuesday, June 4, at 7 pm. The show includes Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle in the Wind, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. The band will also perform classic album traces like Funeral…
Read MoreGarden Club contributes to Imagination Alley
A pair of butterfly sculptures that are much larger than life-size now adorn the new Imagination Alley on the square in Jefferson thanks to a $2,000 donation by the Jefferson Garden Club. Hilde DeBruyne of Cumming is the designer of these additions to the unique and engaging alley design. DeBruyne’s sculptural art has been installed all over the United States…
Read MoreMay is Cemetery Appreciation Month
The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) members sponsor the “May is Cemetery Appreciation Month” with Gov. Reynolds signing the proclamation. Iowa legislators created SAPIC in 1996 with the purpose of identifying all Iowa cemeteries for preservation, maintenance and creating legislation for access. Some of Iowa’s 5,000 cemeteries are situated on gravel roads or footpaths surrounded by…
Read MoreJam making, food dehydrating workshop slated by Extension
Participants will learn all the basics of water bath canning, making jam and dehydrating food at a food preservation workshop on Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 8:30 pm in Jefferson. The workshop, offered at the Greene County Extension office, is part of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Preserve the Taste of Summer program. Renee Sweers, human sciences…
Read MoreCareer explorers build dog houses to finish year
Career Exploration camps provided by Greene County ISU Extension and the Greene County Career Academy concluded for the school year with exploring construction careers. Students built a pair of dog houses with instructor Derrik Bauer and volunteers Larry and Paul Blake and Raymond Bauer. The dog houses, intended for large breed dogs, will be donated to PAWS for sale as…
Read MoreMedical Center honors staff during National Nurses Week
Fifteen nurses and seven support staff members at Greene County Medical Center were honored Thursday, May 9, at the annual Partner of Nursing and Daisy Awards ceremonies. Family members, friends and colleagues gathered in the main lobby of the medical center during National Nurses Week to recognize the dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care that each one of these…
Read MorePublic health slates new session of course on dementia
If you could reduce your risk of developing dementia by up 70 percent by simply adapting your lifestyle, would you do it? Greene County public health is here to help you learn about changes you can make today to shore up your brain fitness now and into the future with their 10-week dementia prevention courses. The next session is scheduled…
Read MoreGrassley visits Greene, Guthrie counties
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Senator Chuck Grassley was in Greene and Guthrie Counties last week as part of his 99 county tour, which he has done for 44 consecutive years. He was in Greene County on Wednesday, stopping by Jefferson Telecom. Grassley opened Thursday’s Guthrie County open meeting in Panora by letting attendees know that he was…
Read MoreGerlich named exec director of IGHSAU
Erin Gerlich has been named by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) as its next executive director, succeeding Jean Berger who is retiring. Gerlich is a native of Panora, graduating from Panorama High School in 2002. Her parents are Karen and Jay Gerlich of Panora. She brings more than 15 years of experience in athletics and servant leadership…
Read MoreGrCo prom, ‘A Night in Hollywood,’ is Saturday
Greene County High School students will have the opportunity to enjoy “A Night in Hollywood” this Saturday as the 2024 prom activities commence. Grand march will begin at 6 pm in the high school auditorium with doors opening at 5:30. The public welcome to attend in person, or view via livestream. Students will then enjoy a catered banquet at 7…
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