During the welcome back meeting on Aug. 20, Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen encouraged teachers to “Do something the first day that makes students want to come back a second day.” In an effort to get students excited about the possibilities in the school year ahead, middle school teachers and students participated in a design challenge the first and…
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Jeff Telecom school supply drive a success
Jefferson Telecom recently thanked those who donated school supplies or funds for this year’s school year. Teresa Lansman (center), Greene County Family Development Center coordinator, stopped by with her son Christopher (right) to pick up donations used to help 102 families in the Greene County Community School District thanks to donations. Lindy Lehman (left) of Jefferson Telecom is pictured with…
Read MoreMore donations for Scranton Fundraising Night
Plans are coming together for the first ever Scranton Fundraising Night. Volunteers are collaborating to host an evening of fun, food and fundraising for four Scranton entities. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium. Money raised will benefit the Scranton Community Center, fire department, H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library and…
Read MoreVarceis Club celebrates 70th year on Sept. 5
The Scranton Varceis Club turns 70 this year! The ladies of the club have some special things planned for this year’s salad luncheon scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5. The theme “Through The Years” will be a little trip through memory lane–how many of these luncheon themes do you remember?
Read MoreFarm Bureau launches Real campaign
Iowa Farm Bureau will launch a special ‘Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Meat’ campaign in partnership with Fareway Food Stores. Locally, the launch will take place during a special barbeque at the Jefferson Fareway store on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4 to 7 pm. Fareway employees will be grilling and Greene County Farm Bureau members will be on hand to…
Read MoreFundraiser planned for Rippey sesquicentennial
Band music, pulled pork and pie The first fundraiser for Rippey’s 150th birthday celebration is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 5:30 pm with a free will donation meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, bars, and a beverage. Supper will be served in the Community Room. The Town and Country Band will provide toe-tapping music on the…
Read MoreDedication of food pantry this Sunday
A dedication and open house will be held at the new Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry this Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 pm. Pastor Devin Wolters, president of the Greene County Clergy Association, will lead the dedication service. The new food pantry is located at 1006 N. Vine St in Jefferson. All are welcome.
Read MoreMore wins at the State Fair
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson added to her collection of State Fair ribbons. She demonstrated why her homemade cinnamon rolls have earned top dollar in charity auctions around the county, winning reserve sweepstakes honors in the King Arthur flour yeast rolls competition judged Aug. 11. She placed first in the cinnamon rolls (frosted or glazed) category, second in the cinnamon rolls…
Read MoreCattle producers exhibit at State Fair
Exhibitors competed on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Prospect Calf Cattle Show at the Iowa State Fair. Fraker Show Cattle of Malcom exhibited the Grand Champion Prospect Breeding Heifer. The Grand Champion Prospect Market Animal was shown by Matilyn Lautner of Adel.
Read MoreScranton fundraiser to benefit four groups
Volunteers are collaborating to host an evening of fun and fundraising for four entities in Scranton. The date of Saturday, Sept. 7, has been selected with plans coming together thanks to a hardy group of volunteers.
Read More350 classic vehicles shown at Hot August Night
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Thursday was a beautiful day for the Hot August Night show on the courthouse square in Jefferson. Moderate temperatures brought about 350 entries to the annual display of classic vehicles.
Read MorePep Rally on the Square Aug. 22
Student athletes in fall sports will be saluted at a community pep rally on the downtown square Thursday, Aug. 22. Youngsters are invited for games and activities from 6 to 6:30 pm on the north and east side of the courthouse. Kids will find a football throw and cross-country races. Cheerleaders will teach cheers and jumps and volleyball players will…
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