June 13, 2014 Dear Editor, The decision has made by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission by a 3-2 vote on June 12 that a casino/entertainment complex will be built in Greene County. There was a great amount of time, energy and money devoted to the consideration of this issue beginning prior to the referendum vote in August of 2013.…
Read MoreDay: June 13, 2014
Rams continue winning in softball; 13 strikeouts by Promes helped the cause
The Greene County Rams scored twice in the sixth inning to win 2-1 against the Gilbert Tigers in Gilbert Wednesday. The win put the Rams at 7-1 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and 9-4 overall. Ram junior Marissa Promes came out on top in the pitching duel. She struck out 13 batters and walked only one. Gilbert’s one…
Read MoreRams struggling in baseball, at 3-7 overall
The Greene County Rams are looking for a win after losing four straight baseball games this week, two of them by the 10-run rule. The Rams fell 16-6 to HOIAC foe Gilbert in Gilbert Wednesday. The Rams scored one run in the top of the first inning, but the Tigers answered with nine runs, including three on a homer by…
Read MoreLineup told for Bill Riley Talent Search
The Bill Riley Talent Search is a highlight of Saturday activities at the Bell Tower Festival. The entertainment begins at 5 pm on the Plaza Stage on the south side of the courthouse. Sponsor of the Bill Riley Talent Search is Greene County Farm Bureau. Performers in the Sprout division for ages 2-12 are (in order of performance) Ava Schilling…
Read MoreHouse candidate Erickson comments on IRGC decision
The following is provided by Iowa House candidate Hans Erickson: The community voted an unprecedented 75 percent in favor for the referendum of the new $40 million casino and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 3-2 to grant the license. The casino is projected to hire 275 employees and add $7 million annually to the local economy through payroll…
Read MoreLocal pharmacist calls for bill expanding Medicare beneficiary pharmacy choice
JEFFERSON — Seeking to expand Medicare beneficiaries’ access to pharmacies, local pharmacist Bill Monroe of Medicap Pharmacy is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 4577, The Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act, which was introduced by Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The bill allows “any willing pharmacy” located in a medically underserved area to…
Read More