Greene County Chamber invites area residents to take part in the 2016 holiday season showcasing the uniqueness that our communities have to offer. Many special activities are planned.
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Christmas in Scranton this Thursday, Dec. 1
~The Scranton Journal Join folks in the Scranton community as they celebrate the holiday season with two fun-filled days of activities this week: Thursday afternoon and Saturday evening. Scranton Betterment is hosting the annual Christmas in Scranton open houses on Thursday, Dec. 1. Most businesses invite guests to stop in, visit and enjoy refreshments during the afternoon.
Read MoreIowa Central exploring southwest regional academy
Greene County and Paton-Churdan students could have added access to college courses if Iowa Central Community College is able to expand its regional academies. Neil Adams, director of business development at Iowa Central, explained the regional academy concept at the Greene County school board meeting Nov. 21. Iowa Central currently has one regional academy up and running in Eagle Grove to…
Read MoreGreene Co, Paton-Churdan school boards slate joint meeting
The Greene County Schools and Paton-Churdan boards of education will hold a joint meeting Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 pm at the school media center in Churdan. Business items on the agenda are communication/relationship and a review of the current sharing agreements. Both boards expect to discuss additional sharing of staff.
Read MoreJeff council okays adding patrol position
The Jefferson police department will add one uniformed patrolman to bring the force up to eight, a level of staffing the department hasn’t had since budget cuts required a reduction in force in 2003. The Jefferson city council approved the addition at the Nov. 22 regular meeting. Chief Mark Clouse had presented information to the council last month showing that…
Read MoreCounty supes talking about new HVAC, again
The Greene County supervisors are revisiting updating the heating/cooling system at the courthouse after supervisor Mick Burkett said a department head meeting last week got “rather heated” over the use of electric space heaters. Burkett said staff in one office – he did not name the office – has turned off the steam radiators and is using electric heaters because…
Read MoreGrants to Scranton, Grand Junction from Wellmark Foundation
The Scranton city park and the Grand Junction swimming pool were among 30 projects to receive funding in the Wellmark Foundation’s Community Kickstarter grant program. A total of $227,654 was awarded to initiatives intended to make Iowa communities more active or improve access to healthy foods.
Read MoreCommunity Christmas tree lighting is Dec. 1
Jefferson Matters: Main Street and Thomas Jefferson Gardens invite people of all ages to the annual community Christmas tree lighting Thursday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson. Santa will be there to light the huge Christmas tree outside in the gardens. The Greene County Singers will sing carols and the Sugar Plum Fairies will…
Read MoreJPD and sheriff’s office partnering on new impound lot
While the city of Jefferson and Greene County officials are taking months to draft an agreement for operating a joint animal shelter, coming to agreement on a joint vehicle impound lot was easy. The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 22 meeting approved the construction of a new impound lot on city-owned property in the 900 block of N. Locust…
Read MoreNativity Festival organizers seeking nativity sets
Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival, which has become community-wide celebration of the Christmas season, is slated for Sunday, Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Nativity Festival provides a special opportunity for area residence to share their nativity scenes with their unique stories.
Read MoreEarly retirement incentive another cost-saving measure for school
The Greene County board of education is again offering an early retirement incentive for teachers and staff retiring at the end of the school year. Incentives the past two years have resulted in the early retirement of eight veteran teachers and seven non-certified staff members.
Read MoreSchool board votes 5-2 to buy armory
The Greene County Schools board approved purchasing the former National Guard armory for use as a bus garage, but some negotiating will be needed on the sale. The school board approved the purchase by a 5-2 vote at its Nov. 21 regular meeting, but the terms are not the same as those in the purchase agreement approved by the county…
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