The Greene County Ram girls basketball team played a good 16 minutes of basketball, but it takes a good 32 minutes to win a basketball game. The Rams outscored the Gilbert Tigers in the second half of a home game Tuesday in Jefferson, but they couldn’t overcome a 19 point deficit from the first half. At the midpoint of the…
Read MoreDay: December 16, 2014
Tucker scores 40 points in Ram loss to Gilbert
Greene County Ram sophomore Trey Tucker scored 40 points in Tuesday night’s game in Jefferson against the Gilbert Tigers, and his teammates added another 32 points, but it still wasn’t enough to top the Tigers, who are now 5-0 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and on the season. The Rams lost 87-72 and are now 3-2 in the HOIAC and…
Read MoreSilent auction to benefit Adopt-a-Family
A dozen holiday wreaths are available for purchase by silent auction, with all proceeds going to Adopt-a-Family. The wreaths and bid sheets are in the south lobby of the Greene County courthouse. Bidding will close this Thursday at 4 pm so the wreaths can be part of holiday decorating at homes around the county. The wreaths were donated anonymously to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 12
In Greene County district court Donald Duane Daniel, 42, of Scranton was sentenced Dec. 12 to 60 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault-serious. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge. Court costs were $100. In a companion case…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 12
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated during the week ending Dec. 12 against Lisa Nicole Pierce of Carroll on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week of ending Dec. 12 as follows: Robert Allen Morman of Dawson, speed, $60; Rebecca Ann Wasson of Jefferson, failure to yield…
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Rippey News December 15, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net The Rippey United Methodist Church choir, under the direction of Brenda Roberts and accompanist, Angela Abbas, presented the cantata “Were You There on That Christmas Night” by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, Dec. 14. The cantata was dedicated in memory of Velda DeMoss. “Velda was a…
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