On a picture-perfect fall day, the Scranton community embraced and celebrated the generosity of a man who died more than 60 years ago. The grand opening of the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library was held Saturday morning, Sept. 27. Linda Hoyt, president of the library board, welcomed everyone and introduced the guests and dignitaries. They included Mary Kruse,…
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Habitat family selected, groundbreaking scheduled
Habitat for Humanity has selected the young family of Justin and Megan Saffell, and their children Rylie, 5, and Paxton, born Sept. 19, as the owner-partners of the newest rehabilitation project. The public is invited and encouraged to attend a groundbreaking ceremony at the house, located at 901 W. Washington St in Jefferson, on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1:30 pm.…
Read MoreActivities Booster Club plans extra fun for homecoming game
Greene County Activities Booster Club (GCABC) is putting the emphasis on FUN with activities planned throughout the year to showcase Ram Spirit. Friday evening at homecoming, GCABC will host a free Kids’ Fun Zone. Between the freshman and varsity games, youngsters are invited to the north end of Linduska Field to participate in a variety of games and activities. Crazy Concessions…
Read MoreRRVT hoping for Iowa Great Place designation
Dan Towers and Michelle Fields, representing the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association, spoke with the county board of supervisors Monday to garner support for the association’s effort to earn Iowa Great Place designation from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Read MoreKiwanis plans auction of services, pancake breakfast
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will hold a silent auction of services, offering professional services ranging from assistance with QuickBooks to carpentry, and help with chores like fall yard work. Bidding will be open from Oct. 6 through Oct. 24 in the south foyer of the courthouse, and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Elks lodge in conjunction with the annual pancake breakfast. Bidding…
Read MoreEPIC medical record system now part of medical center clinics
Greene County Medical Center’s Advanced Women’s Care (AWC) and West Central Orthopedic (WCO) clinics went “live” with the EPIC electronic medical records system Monday, Sept. 29.
Read MoreOpen house slated at refurbished Deep Rock gas station
Jefferson Community Betterment will showcase the refurbished Deep Rock gas station at an open house Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 7 pm. The gas station, from the heyday of the Lincoln Highway, is located at the corner of E. Lincoln Way and Cedar St. “Old-timers” will remember the station as it was owned by Pete Garrity and Paul McNulty.
Read MoreCelebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11
A display at the Jefferson public library during October showcases the great things that 4-H offers young people and the positive impact participation in 4-H has on communities. “4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now,” a spokesperson said.
Read MoreHarvest under way on early corn and soybeans
Above average temperatures pushed crops towards maturity during the week ending Sept. 28, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included harvesting early corn and soybeans, chopping silage, and harvesting hay. Topsoil moisture statewide rated 5 percent short, 83 percent adequate, and 12 percent surplus. In west central…
Read MoreAttempted kidnapping in Grand Junction leads to school lockdowns
Very similar to attempts in Webster County Sunday; authorities looking for white cargo van The Greene County intermediate school in Grand Junction and the elementary and middle schools in Jefferson were put on external lockdown Monday afternoon after an attempted abduction was reported near the school in Grand Junction.
Read MoreGreene County board of ed hires firm for design work for 5-12 campus
The Greene County board of education at its Sept. 17 regular meeting took another step toward new construction at the high school location. The board approved a contract with Shive-Hattery Inc of West Des Moines for pre-design services in advance of putting a bond issue on a ballot.
Read MoreHarkin supports expansion of Dunbar Slough hunting area
Bill to give “National Wildlife Refuge” status to long-time Greene County recreation area Tom Harkin, Iowa’s prestigious five-term Senator, retires at the end of this US Congress after 40 years in federal office. Known for championing the American with Disabilities Act, and for heading the powerful Senate Agriculture Committee, the Senator is also an avid conservationist and a hunter. On…
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