The Paton-Churdan Rockets came back from Friday night road losses to Ar-We-Va with a pair of wins Saturday vs CAM in Churdan. The girls won 69-35. Carleigh Paup scored 33 points and Sydney Koch contributed 21 points. The boys won 57-35. Jake Carey led in scoring with 25 points, while Noah Juergensen scored 19 points. Both teams are now 4-1…
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Ram girls lose to Perry
The Greene County Rams lost 62-31 in girls varsity basketball to 4th-ranked 4A Perry Dec. 14 in Jefferson. Kayla Mobley led the Rams in scoring with 10 pointes. Hannah Onken scored seven. “This was a good non-conference game for us. We went into it trying a few things we have been working on both offensively and defensively,” said girls head coach…
Read MoreRockets fall to Ar-We-Va in hoops
The Paton-Churdan Rockets girls and boys basketball teams were handed their first losses of the season in Westside Friday night. The girls were ranked #9 in 1A by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union on Thursday. They lost to Ar-We-Va by a score of 59-42. Ar-We-Va was ranked #11 in 1A going into Friday night’s game. Chris Petersen coaches…
Read MoreRams split varsity hoops games with CMB
The Greene County Rams split varsity basketball games against CMB Friday night in Jefferson. The girls won 52-44, bringing their season record to 4-1 overall and in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference. Kayla Mobley led in scoring withy 16 points. Stacy Mears scored 10 and Hanna Onken scored nine. “We played really strong for three quarters. The girls did…
Read MoreGreene County squeaks past Roland-Story in wrestling
December 12 in Jefferson Greene County 38 Roland-Story 36 Wt Greene County vs Roland-Story 106 Open Forfeit Zach Anderson 113 Open Forfeit Dakota Rusher 120 Jacob Challen WbFall 3:44 Tyson Manzer
Read MoreSheriff’s office, JPD conduct special Traffic Enforcement Project
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department conducted special Traffic Enforcement Projects (sTEP) Nov. 25-Dec. 1. On Nov. 27, they worked together at a safety checkpoint on Highway 30 near the intersection of Highway 4.
Read MoreCandy sale Thursday at the medical center
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary will put sweet treats at the end of its 2013 fundraising efforts with the annual candy sale this Thursday, Dec. 12, in the main lobby of the medical center. Plates of homemade candies and other goodies will be available starting at 7 am until they’re gone. The auxiliary raises thousands of dollars each year…
Read MoreWinners told in first week of Chamber’s Christmas drawing
Winners in the first week of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas Certificate drawing were (pictured, front, from left) Dave Davis, who registered at All Ability Cycles; Cindy Wise, who registered at Greene Bean Coffee; and Dawna Helms, who registered at Home Care Medical. They each won a certificate for $50 redeemable for merchandise at any participating merchant. Pictured with the…
Read MoreNeighboring counties to receive a share of gambling proceeds if Wild Rose license is approved
In a unique offer, non-profit organizations and communities in counties adjacent to Greene County stand to benefit financially if the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approves a license for a proposed casino and entertainment facility in Greene County. Sharing the financial benefits will not decrease funds available in Greene County.
Read MoreGreene County NHS chapter inducts 28
The Greene County High school chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 28 new members in a ceremony Nov. 12 at the school. New members are (pictured, front row, from left) Sarah Sandage, Bailey Godwin, Allison Stoline, Tressa Rasmussen, Marissa Promes, Emily Christensen, Hannah Onken and Kayla Youngblood; (middle row, from left) Nicole Kuhl, Mollie Sorber, Cecelia Blasnitz, Jolee Wessling,…
Read MoreSanta and Lions Club drawings at Churdan library
The Churdan Lions Club has invited Santa to the Churdan Public Library Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, to hear requests and for those wishing to have their pictures taken with Santa. He will arrive at noon.
Read MoreRetirement reception for Kail to be Dec. 16
A retirement reception for Cindy Kail, chief nursing officer and director of public health for Greene County Medical Center, will be held Monday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 4 pm. Kail is retiring after 28 years at the medical center. She started her career in 1977 as a staff nurse and then moved to the Webster County Health Department before returning…
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