STUART – Two of the state’s top leaders for entrepreneurship and small business development will highlight the Midwest Partnership EDC annual dinner meeting Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Lake Panorama National Conference Center near Panora. Jim Ober of Scranton Manufacturing and Ben Puck of Puck Custom Enterprise, will share their stories with guests at the event. A social time will kick…
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2013 was a big year in Greene County
Greene County residents had much to talk about in 2013, with slot machines, schools, Iowa weather, Sunday groceries and an expansion at Greene County Medical Center leading the list. The lure of slot machines and additional revenue for Greene County non-profit organizations, towns and schools was the top story in the county in 2013.
Read MoreCurbside recycling just got easier
Starting with the new year, curbside recycling will be easier for most Greene County residents. City residents will need only to sort out paper and cardboard from other recyclable materials. Packing a bin for curbside pickup will no longer be a bi-weekly jigsaw puzzle.
Read MoreVehicles, house windows targets for BB gun shooters in Grand Junction
Grand Junction was the scene of a BB gun crime spree last week. According to Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert, there is an assumption youthful offenders are the culprits, although the shooter or shooters may be older.
Read MoreCounty supervisors approve not plowing some roads
The Greene County board of supervisors at its regular Dec. 30 meeting approved seven one-mile stretches of roads not to be plowed this winter. County engineer Wade Weiss recommended eight stretches be added to the no-plow list earlier in December. There are no residents on those stretches of road. The roads are narrow and very difficult to plow, Weiss said.
Read MoreScranton Community Center renovation complete, reflects pride
More than $12,600 has been invested in the Scranton Community Center thanks to donations, grants and the hard work of volunteers. The former Scranton school gym floor is in tip-top shape now and the end mats reflect the pride Scranton has in the facility.
Read MoreTLC continues Fellowship series
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson is continuing its Community Fellowship programs Wednesday afternoons. Social time begins at 3 pm, with a speaker at about 4 and a light supper at 5:30 pm. All ages are welcome; there is no charge.
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department announces three upcoming programs. The popular winter mini cheerleading program led by Ann Ostendorf and the Ram cheerleaders will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 16, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Jefferson-Scranton elementary.
Read MoreChristmas dinner at the Elks lodge
The Jefferson Elks and Does partnered to provide Christmas dinners for about 225 area residents on Christmas Day. The menu included turkey with all the trimmings. Does provided the turkeys and pumpkin pies, while the Elks took care of the rest. Many people ate at the Elks lodge and enjoyed bingo after dinner. Carry-out meals were also available. This is…
Read MoreChurdan library tells winners of December drawings
The Churdan Public Library was a busy place in December. The kick-off of the library’s “Expanding Our World” fundraiser for the library building fund was Dec. 14.
Read MoreBasketball hoops installed at Scranton city park
The Scranton Betterment Committee finished the city park basketball project Dec. 17. Scranton Betterment was able to purchase an additional basketball setup for $2,058 to along with the previously purchased hoop. The first hoop was moved from the tennis court and relocated to the city park.
Read MoreChamber tells winners in third week of Chamber Christmas drawing
Winners in the third week of the Christmas drawing sponsored by participating members of the Greene County Chamber are (from left, seated) Jessi Riley of Rippey and Gail Huffman of Jefferson. Representing businesses where winners registered are (standing, from left) Jim Delp of Don’s Ace Hardware, Dr Chad Schwander of Jefferson Family Chiropractic, and Andy McGinn of the Bee &…
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