Repair of a water main break in Scranton took less than four hours. Water to all city water customers was shut off at 7 am for the repair and restored at 10:45. However, a BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect until further notice. City clerk Melinda Hinners issued the following statement: “The City of Scranton is asking that all water supply customers…
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Water service in Scranton to be shut off Monday morning
Boil advisory in effect after the shut-off until further notice Water service will be shut off for the entire town of Scranton Monday at 7 am to repair a water main leak in the 400 block of Main St. According to Scranton city clerk Melinda Hinners, the break was discovered Friday but crews were unable to repair it that day.…
Read MoreBusy time for local fire departments
(Updated Jan. 30 at 6:15 pm) The Grand Junction and Jefferson fire departments can go weeks or even months without being called to a structure fire, but they were called to two fires in just 30 hours Tuesday and Wednesday. Greene county sheriff’s deputies responded to the fires also. Both departments, the Churdan fire department and Greene County EMS responded…
Read MoreABC Award for volunteerism to Don Orris
The presentation of the Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award for volunteerism to Don Orris was the highlight of the Greene County Chamber and Development annual meeting Monday evening. The meeting was held at the Jefferson Elks lodge and preceded by a dinner served by the Jefferson Does. Most recently Orris has been instrumental in the creation of the…
Read MoreTwo charged in attempted robbery, fracas with JPD officer
The list of criminal charges against a pair of Jefferson residents is long after the two allegedly attempted robbery at the Sparky’s One Stop in Churdan Monday night and then assaulted a Jefferson police officer at the Jefferson Sparky’s store.
Read MoreYarnapalooza brightens dreary winter days
Between swats from the pervasive polar vortex, the Tower View Team(TVT) and other volunteers spent last Saturday afternoon wrapping trees on the courthouse square with colorful “sweaters” in a project the team dubbed “Yarnapalooza.” The TVT, part of Jefferson Matters: Main Street, is dedicated to bringing new art and design to the community in surprising places. It was the TVT…
Read MoreProposed school calendar counts hours, not days
This school year when students have a short school day because of a weather-mandated late start, they miss instructional time. A calendar under consideration by the Greene County board of education could eliminate that “bonus” time for students by adding the lost time back into the schedule. The change comes as the Iowa legislature approved an option for schools to…
Read MoreDodgeball coming to Scranton gym
The Scranton Community Center (former school gym) will be the scene for lively adult dodgeball in a tournament Saturday, Feb. 8, with play starting at 10 am. The tournament is open to adults age 18 and older. Six-person teams must be sponsored by a Greene County business. Businesses may sponsor more than one team, and team members do not have…
Read MorePlaques to honor Heads, Eva Leonard, George Gallup and more
The subjects of the first six interpretive pillars around the courthouse square in Jefferson were announced at the Jefferson city council meeting Tuesday. Alan Robinson, Jefferson Matters: Main Street program director, told the council that installation will be done this spring.
Read MoreTickets on sale for “The Sound of Music”
Tickets are now on sale for the Community Players of Greene County production of “The Sound of Music.” The local production of this timeless classic written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein will be one that will be talked about for years, Players president Clay Ross said. Nicole Friess Schilling and Josh Tuel play the lead roles of Maria and Captain…
Read MoreApplications available for local Rotary Club grants
Non-profit organizations are eligible The Rotary Club of Jefferson has opened its 2014 grant cycle. The application process is open to non-profit organizations whose programs or projects benefit others in the areas of education and literacy, community improvement, youth activities, economic development, community assistance and health. Organizations are not required to have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
Read MoreDaffodil sale returns as fundraiser for Relay for Life
The Relay for Life teams from Greene County Medical Center, the NHS Stompers from Greene County High school and the Cancer Crusaders can help those who want to shorten winter. The teams are raising funds for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life by selling cut daffodils.
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