Demolition of the 1921 Rippey school building will begin in early July with a salvage operation, but the building won’t be razed until August, school superintendent Tim Christensen told the East Greene board of education at its June 18 regular meeting. Once the actual knocking down of walls starts, it will take about two weeks to complete the project.
Read MoreMonth: June 2014
Lansman, Zanders named activities directors; Beger to assist
Plans to hire someone to serve half-time as activities director and half-time as assistant high school principal for the Greene County schools have been scuttled, and instead the activity director’s duties will be shared by high school science teacher Dean Lansman and middle school principal Shawn Zanders.
Read MoreHighest average weekly rainfall since 2008
Frequent rain slowed fieldwork in Iowa during the week that ended Sunday, June 22, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Temperatures were above normal for the week, while severe storms with high winds and hail hit much of the state. Statewide there were 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork. West central Iowa farmers had only 1.8 days suitable to…
Read MoreRams split non-conference games vs M-NW
The Greene County softball team improved to 18-5 on the season and the baseball team fell to 5-12 in road games vs Manson-Northwest Webster in Manson Tuesday evening. At the softball field, The Rams won 10-1. Sophomore Mackenzie Dennhardt handled pitching duties and got the win. She struck out three batters, walked no one, and gave up five hits. The…
Read MoreRams win two on the road vs Colfax-Mingo
The Greene County baseball and softball teams both won road games vs. Colfax-Mingo Monday evening. The baseball game was a pitcher’s story, with junior Riah Nelsen striking out 16 batters, including 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. He hit three batters with pitches but walked none on balls. The Tigerhawks run was unearned on the one Ram error…
Read MorePolice blotter, June 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, June 30: At 4:09 am a complainant requested an officer at a residence in the 300 block of W. Head Street for a domestic disturbance between a male and female. The female was reported to have been screaming, yelling and attempting to set a bed on fire.…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report, June 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, June 30: At 7:27 am, the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department responded to a domestic altercation involving someone reported being chased with a knife in the 700 block of N. Cedar Street in Jefferson. At 10:40 am a deputy was dispatched to R…
Read MoreRams win three at W. Marshall softball tourney
The Greene County softball team followed up a crucial win vs PCM Friday with three wins Saturday in the W. Marshall tournament in State Center. The Rams scored a total of 34 runs Saturday and allowed opponents to score only six. In the first game of the day, the Rams topped Wilton 12-1. Kayla Mobley hit a triple and a…
Read MoreLearning still going on at the Rippey school
Classes haven’t been held in the Rippey school since 2010, and the classroom portion of the building will be razed before a new school year starts, but there’s still learning going on in the 1921 building. The building was the site for training for the Greene County sheriff’s office and the state fire marshals last Tuesday, June 17.
Read MoreGlow Fun Run/Walk slated for Lincoln Highway Day
Runners and walkers are invited for evening glow in the dark fun at a 5K Glow Fun Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, as part of Lincoln Highway Day. Early bird registrations at $20 are now being accepted. The fee goes up July 12. The Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 pm and will go from Main Street to the Lincoln Highway…
Read MoreAdding shade without raking leaves
The children and staff at the Greene County Early Learning Center have a shady playground with the addition of a large canopy this past week. The canopy provides plenty of space for plenty of busy play outdoors in the fresh air, but not under the bright sun. Total cost of the canopy was $12,865. The Greene County Community Foundation funded…
Read MoreA VIP tour for one of the Bell Tower draftsmen
The top of the Mahanay Bell Tower was a popular destination last weekend during the Bell Tower Festival, with 2,500 (or so) riding up the elevator Saturday. A special visitor Friday, while the Festival was still in set-up mode, was Fred Brooks, 84, of Rockwell City. He and his wife Joan met relatives from Des Moines in Jefferson Friday. Greene…
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