The North Raccoon River Watershed Management Coalition (NRRWMC) urges the public to provide important input for an upcoming watershed plan by attending the coalition’s open house scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the ISU Extension offices in Storm Lake (824 Flindt Drive, No. 101).
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Chili supper postponed to Friday
NEW DATE – FRIDAY, JAN. 25 The Greene County junior class chili supper will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Elks lodge at 103 W. Harrison St in Jefferson. The Greene County girls and boys basketball teams will host PCM for a Mega Night in the Greene County Middle School gym and the Greene County Community Center. Serving time…
Read MoreThis is Nat’l Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month. Greene County environmental health administrator Chuck Wenthold reminds residents of the following facts about radon: *Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It originates in the soil from the natural decay of uranium that exists in or below most soils and enters the home through cracks, around pipes or conduit…
Read MoreChoose Joy conference slated, all are invited
All area residents who want to explore ways to grow through difficult times are invited to a Choose Joy conference Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. A light lunch will be served at noon.
Read MoreSeeking donations for Scranton cemetery sign
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton township trustees are planning a small project to enhance the Scranton cemetery—and they need your help. The cemetery does not have any sign or marker that identifies its name—Scranton Township Cemetery. The trustees have enlisted the help of Tom Walker, owner of the Scranton Machine Shop, to design an archway-type sign. The sign…
Read MoreHabitat no longer doing roof projects
Habitat for Humanity volunteers are going out of the roofing “business”. The volunteers will no longer do roof repair or replacement beginning this summer. Volunteers with the Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity affiliate have replaced more than 20 roofs in Greene, Boone and Guthrie Counties since 2012 and put roofs on 26 new construction homes.
Read MoreMarlene Smouse wins Christmas light contest
Marlene Smouse loves to decorate her home for Christmas. Both the exterior and interior of the house are ablaze in festive lights and decor. For that reason, her display was judged as the winner of the Scranton Memorial Light Contest.
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Jan. 5
The Greene County Genealogical Society will hold a regular meeting Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Installation of 2019 officers will take place. The genealogy library will be closed January, February and March, but the group will continue to meet the first Saturday of the month at 10 am. Persons…
Read MoreAccount opened for Jess Toliver family
An account has been opened at Community State Bank in Paton to accept donations for Jess and Tiffini Toliver and their family. Their home in Eagle Grove burned in the early hours of Dec. 26. The home and most of their belongings were destroyed.
Read MoreGohn winner in Tag-a-Tree drawing
Nicole Gohn of Jefferson was the winner of the adult Tag-a-Tree drawing held as part of the Community Christmas tree lighting Dec. 6. She wished for her children to be happy and healthy. Shelby Finley of Jefferson wished for an American Girl doll. The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board gave each winner a $25 Chamber Check, redeemable at any Greene County…
Read MoreMarchant Library hours changing
The H. F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton is making a schedule change in its hours of operation starting January 1. The change comes to better align hours of operation with the times that most patrons are using the library. The Library board of trustees has been considering a change for several months. January 1 seemed an…
Read MoreHappy Hiking New Year from Iowa DNR
Ledges State Park in Boone County and Springbrook State Park in Guthrie County are among the 27 state parks hosting a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter.
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