~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County Historical Society hosted for a visitor from the “other side” on Friday, April 12, at the Cooper United Methodist Church. Isaac Cooper (1813-1902) was a guest at the monthly meeting of the Society and, among many topics, he spoke of the differences between earthly life and the afterlife. “Over here in the…
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Rippey sesqucentennial planning starts Sunday
In 2020 Rippey will be 150 years old. The mayor of Rippey and city council will host a planning meeting Sunday, April 14, at 2 pm at the Community Center.
Read MorePaton-Churdan tells prom plans
The Paton-Churdan Junior class presents “A Night in Paris” for Prom 2019 on Saturday, April 13. Prom-goers this year will be transported to Paris once they enter the school greeted by a Parisian streetscape. As they follow the cobblestone street they will have views of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Couples will even have to pass over…
Read MoreAl Robson honored by Iowa track coaches
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Al Robson of Scranton brought home three major awards from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Hall of Fame and Awards banquet held in December 2018. The long-time official was recognized for his many years of service in both cross country and track and field. Robson was honored as Girls Track and Field State Official…
Read MoreApril Java & Juice hosts told
The Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers in April are spread far and wide. The April schedule is: •April 5 – The 2019 Bell Tower Festival committee, “Retro with a Twist”, at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens • April 12 – ISU Extension & Outreach- Greene County, 104 W. Washington St • April 19 – Greene County Medical…
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The regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogical Society will be on April 6 at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson Public Library. Everyone is welcome and we are handicapped accessible. Shirley Ross will have the program on what can be found at county courthouses.
Read MoreScranton library news
April activities at the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton. Stop in during National Library Week April 7-13 or any other day. Jelly Bean Guessing Game – Stop in daily to submit a guess for how many jelly beans are in our egg.
Read MoreFourth of July campsite reservations open soon
Campers eager to reserve spots for the Fourth of July weekend should mark April 4 on their calendars, when reservations for that day open. Campers can make reservations for sites three months ahead of their first night’s stay. For those planning in advance, 75 percent of electric and nonelectric sites are reservable, with the remaining sites open for walk-up camping…
Read MoreFree programs slated during Extension Week, April 8-12
Greene County Extension and Outreach is marking Extension and Outreach Week, April 8-12, with a series of five free, educational programs. The schedule follows:
Read MoreCelebrating 100 years of commitment to veterans
The American Legion. Three words describing one sustaining patriotic organization which has vigilantly devoted 100 years to the mission of mutual helpfulness. Founded on March 15, 1919, the American Legion is known as the nation’s largest and most powerful wartime veteran’s service organization. Its four pillars of service include: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth.…
Read MoreChamber’s ABC Award to Chris and Tracy Deal
Chris and Tracy Deal were presented with the ABC Award Friday at Greene County Chamber & Tourism’s annual meeting for their Above and Beyond the Call efforts in school and community development during the past year.
Read More‘Reading is All the Buzz’ at 2019 Toddler Fest
The 14th annual “Toddler Fest” will be held Saturday, April 6, from 10 am to noon at the Greene County Community Center. Toddlers 2-5 years old and their families are invited to spend time together at this FREE event that encourages children to “Bee A Reader”.
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