The annual Paton-Churdan senior mentor banquet was held Thursday, May 16, at the Paton Community Room. Seniors, along with their parents and mentors shared a catered meal sponsored by Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan. Paton-Churdan seniors each complete a portfolio that includes an essay explaining the life lessons learned from a particular adult. They…
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Scranton sesquicentennial update
The Scranton Sesqui parade Saturday, June 29, is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am, departing from the east side of the Community Center. The parade entry participation form is online at https://www.scrantonsesqui2019.com/, or register for the parade by filling out a form at city hall. Gale and Lorrie Zellweger will announce the entries as they pass by.
Read More‘Fresh Conversations’ at congregate meal site
Fresh Conversations is a nutrition education program designed to support healthy aging and independence. Each month, Iowans aged 60 and older gather in communities across Iowa to discuss current nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes, and discover new ways to stay active and independent.
Read MoreLocal vets on Honor Flight
Larry Fatka of Paton and Roger Carlson of Jefferson were among 160 military veterans on the Brushy Creek Honor Flight to Washington DC last Saturday. The veterans flew out of Fort Dodge at 6 am and returned at 11:30 pm after a full day of visiting veterans memorials and doing other sightseeing in Washington. The highlight of their day was…
Read MoreJPRD hosts Live Healthly Iowa track meet
The Live Healthy Iowa track meet was held Monday at Linduska Field hosted by Jefferson Park and Recreation. There were 31 participants in the meet. The following participants won their event and will travel to Marshalltown to compete on Saturday, June 22.
Read MoreFriend of Education Award to Jan Scharingson
Jan Scharingson, who retired 12 years ago after teaching English/language arts at East Greene Schools for 33 years, has once again been honored for her role in education. She was presented Wednesday evening with the Iowa State Education Association’s Friend of Education Award for the Greene County Schools. ISEA president Mike Beranek made the presentation.
Read MoreDAISY Award to Brenda Groves
Surgery nurse Brenda Groves, RN, became the 11th nurse to receive the DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center. Four individual nurses and the entire acute nursing team were recognized at the Wednesday afternoon awards event. Groves has been at the medical center since 2002. Since the DAISY Award was instituted at the medical center in 2014, Groves has been…
Read MoreForty years of nutritious meals, fellowship for seniors
~by Linda Ross for Elderserve The Elderserve board is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of Elderserve Inc, the non-profit organization that subcontracts with Elderbridge to serve congregate meals and Meals on Wheels in Greene County. The official incorporation date is May 26, 1979.
Read MoreGunn to present colors, promote Dayton rodeo
Brittany Gunn has been chosen to present the American flag at the Dayton Championship Rodeo Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. Until then, she will be carrying the flag in area parades to promote the event. She was selected at tryouts May 5.
Read MoreChrist & Ascension Lutheran working to revitalize in outreach
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal “I like to say that my retirement lasted 66 miles,” joked Pastor Jerry Schultz of Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson and Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. Pastor Schultz and his wife Carol had concluded their service at the Rolfe Lutheran Church with plans to retire in her hometown of Jefferson in June of 2018.…
Read MoreDahl’s Custom Meat Locker opens in Bagley
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Kaitlin and Jared Dahl took over the operation of the locker in Bagley on April 1. They’re experienced in the meat business, as both worked at the facility for several years. It’s now known as Dahl’s Custom Meat Locker. “We had the opportunity to take over the operation,” explained Kaitlin. “It’s a good way for…
Read MoreScranton bingo date changed, UMW to hold Guest Day
Change of date! Bingo will again be played at the Scranton Community Center on Sunday, May 19. Calling will begin at 2 pm and proceed until 4. Please plan on attending and sharing in the fun and prizes. The Scranton United Methodist Women are hosting their annual Guest Day Friday, May 10, at 9:30 am. The festivities will take place…
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