The Greene County Rams beat the Gilbert Tigers 34-30 in a Heart of Iowa wrestling meet Thursday in Jefferson. The Rams won eight of the 11 matches wrestled. Dylan Forkner (126) and Jeremy Scheuermann (152) earned wins by fall. Wins by major decision came from sophomore Tommy Bradshaw (138), now 28-1 on the season, Jacob Challen (120), Jordan Challen (132),…
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Rocket girls, boys teams both at 8-5 overall
The Paton-Churdan basketball teams have identical 8-5 records going into road games vs. CAM at Anita Friday night. The Rockets split games Jan. 17 at Elk Horn against Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton. The girls lost 52-36, while the boys won 54-49. The Rockets were home Tuesday, Jan. 21, for non-conference play against Ar-We-Va (Westside). The girls lost 61-51 and the boys lost…
Read MorePolice blotter – January
Following are activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Jan. 31: At 10:19 am a complainant reported criminal mischief to a door, window and the yard at a residence in the 500 block of W. Washington St. An officer began an investigation of a violation of a no contact order at that location. At 2:40 pm a complainant reported…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – January
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Jan. 31: At 10:38 am a deputy investigated a possible harassment case in Rippey. Thursday, Jan. 30: At 11:05 am a deputy spoke with a Scranton resident about a letter she had received thanking her for a generous contribution to an organization that she had not authorized…
Read MoreCounty to see large increase in workers’ comp premium
The county board of supervisors has spent the last several weeks listening to reports and budget requests in preparation for the fiscal year 2015 budget. The requests were very similar to the current year budget until Joan St Clair of MacDonald Insurance in Scranton presented the estimate for the county’s workers’ compensation insurance. St Clair told the supervisors a firm…
Read MoreGreenbrier resident shows world champion mare
World champion amateur weanling at APHA show in Fort Worth Jeff and Sheila Hughes of Greenbrier Township took a chance when they bought a mare 14 months ago. Obvious Qualities, whose barn name is Bridget, had been bred but hadn’t before foaled. “It’s a gamble,” Sheila said about investing in a mare’s first offspring. “You hope you’re doing the right…
Read MoreJunior class to host chili supper Tuesday
The Greene County High School junior class will host a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The Ram girls and boys basketball teams will host South Hamilton in the Greene County Middle School gym that evening. The girls game, including Pink Out activities, will begin at 6 pm.
Read More“Send us your snow, please!”
While folks in the Northeast are digging out of still another major snowstorm, Iowans should be pleading, “Please, send us your snow.” Earlier this week a winter storm covered 1,000 miles from Kentucky to Massachusetts. The National Weather Service reports average snow depth of 8 inches in the Northeast, and although there are places where there is no snow cover,…
Read MoreDerailment slows train traffic
Little impact on travel for motorists A Union Pacific train westbound on the south tracks through Greene County was stopped by an eight-car derailment Monday night just west of the crossing at County Road P-14 between Jefferson and Scranton.
Read MoreDoll collection at the Paton library
“Remembering Your Childhood” is the theme of a program by Janine Birch Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Paton Public Library. Birch will share parts of her extensive doll collection by the decades. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The dolls will also be on display at the library Friday.
Read MoreJazz Festival in Jefferson Monday
The Greene County High School music department will host the State Jazz Festival Monday, Jan. 27, in the high school auditorium. The festival is sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association. Eleven jazz bands will perform throughout the evening beginning at 4:30 pm. The Greene County High School jazz band will perform three selections: A Nasty Bit of Blues, Crystal Silence, and…
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award dates told
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award . This is the fifth year for the award that honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
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