July 31, 2017 Shawneene’s Corner: The summer reading is off to a good start. The kids have been working on their handouts, do at home projects, and we have been making projects here at the library on Mondays and Fridays. We have made things such as a Rube Goldberg machine, explaining the continuance of an item in constant motion. They…
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New playground in Scranton nearly complete
After more than two years of planning and fundraising, the goal of safe and appealing playground equipment in Scranton became reality this past week.
Read MoreLandus donates to local 4-H program
The 4-H program in Greene County was awarded $1,000 from the Jefferson Landus Cooperative location recently. In July, Landus Cooperative awarded $20,000 as part of its annual donation to county 4-H programs in areas in which it does business. “Landus Cooperative is proud to support county 4-H programs,” said Milan Kucerak, CEO of Landus Cooperative. “Many of our farmer-members, employees…
Read MoreGarage sale to benefit food pantry
The ARC food pantry will receive all the proceeds from a garage sale next Saturday from 8 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center, 501 N. Locust St, Jefferson. The garage sale is coordinated by the St Joseph outreach ministry. At the no-tag sale buyers are invited to name the price they’ll pay for their selections, and all…
Read MoreSweet Corn Festival Sunday, Aug. 6
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host what has become an August favorite, the annual Sweet Corn Festival Sunday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Russell Park and the adjacent United Methodist Church parking lot. The meal will feature sweet corn picked Sunday morning, along with pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, and homemade fruit cobblers served with ice…
Read MoreBack to School book sale Aug. 12
Books for children will be the focus of a Back to School Book Sale Saturday, Aug 12, in the basement of the Jefferson public library. The sale will be open from 9 am to 1 pm.
Read MoreFays to be honored at State Fair
The Fay family of Churdan will be among six Iowa farm families honored as recipients of the 2017 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair.
Read MoreScranton class of 1955 gathers
The Scranton High School class of 1955 has made plans to meet every two years for a reunion. This year the meeting was held July 15 at the home of Andy Foster in Jefferson. Snacks were enjoyed along with much visiting and remembering. Celebrating their 62nd year after graduating were (seated, from left) Joyce Stevens Frazier, Clayton Layman and Janet…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net There are still activities remaining in the children’s summer reading program at the Rippey public library as follows: Friday, July 28, Lunch and Buzz; Monday, July 31, county conservation director Dan Towers; and Friday, Aug. 4, pizza party. All programs are from 12 to 2 pm
Read MoreState Fair exhibitors, Outstanding fourth graders announced
Judging of 2017 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries was done Tuesday, July 11, by a variety of judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event was coordinated by static superintendents Michelle Hardin, Linda Hedges, Shari Minnehan, and Jo Anne…
Read MoreNew equipment and medals for JPRD archery students
The Jefferson park and recreation department’s youth archery program got a boost this year with a donation from Darcy Blackmer Gill, a former archery student of Doreen and Skeeter Wilber. Gill donated $250 for archery equipment, and her donation was matched by her employer. Pictured are the items purchased.
Read MoreSchool supply drive at Jefferson Telecom
Jefferson Telecom has partnered with New Opportunities this year to supply school age children with the basic materials to succeed in school. Suggested donations are new backpacks, #2 pencils, ink pens: red, blue, and black, glue sticks, wide-ruled spiral notebooks, loose-leaf wide ruled paper, 16 count crayons, and washable markers.
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