The Greene County Rams finished fourth of 22 wrestlers in the Guthrie Center Invitational Feb. 1. Jordan Challen (132) was the only champion for the Rams. Tommy Bradshaw (138) and Jeremy Scheuermann (152) finished in second in their weight classes. Jacob Challen (120) and Dylan Forkner (126) finished in third and Rene Guzman (285) finished in seventh place. The Rams…
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Rams lose to Panorama in double overtime
The Panorama Panthers needed two four-minute overtimes to beat the Rams Saturday night in Panora. In a game dominated by unexpected high scorers, the final tally was 76-73 in the Panthers’ favor. For the Rams, sophomore Tyler Beger made a career-best 24 points, with 18 of that coming as 3-pointers. He entered the score averaging 6.4 points per game. Junior…
Read MoreWater service in Scranton to be shut off Monday morning
Boil advisory in effect after the shut-off until further notice Water service will be shut off for the entire town of Scranton Monday at 7 am to repair a water main leak in the 400 block of Main St. According to Scranton city clerk Melinda Hinners, the break was discovered Friday but crews were unable to repair it that day.…
Read MoreRams lose both games to Nevada Cubs
The Greene County Rams lost a pair of home varsity games to the HOIAC Nevada Cubs Friday night.
Read MoreRams lose one, win one in wrestling
The Greene County wrestling team was 1-1 in a Heart of Iowa dual meet in Jefferson. The Rams lost 34-38 to the PCM Mustangs, with the loss including forfeits in the 106, 113, 170 and 220 weight classes. The Mustangs forfeited only once, to Ram senior Jacob Challen at 120 pounds. Jordan Challen (132), Tommy Bradshaw (138) and Rene Guzman (285) won by…
Read MoreThe newest addition to an East Greene classroom– a liger named Barry
Students in Stormy Fish’s third/fourth grade classroom are learning more than reading, writing and ‘rithemtic as they work to help lions and tigers (sort of) and bears…oh my! After hearing from another teacher about the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, AR, the 16 students in the class wanted to do something to help one of the big cats…
Read MoreBusy time for local fire departments
(Updated Jan. 30 at 6:15 pm) The Grand Junction and Jefferson fire departments can go weeks or even months without being called to a structure fire, but they were called to two fires in just 30 hours Tuesday and Wednesday. Greene county sheriff’s deputies responded to the fires also. Both departments, the Churdan fire department and Greene County EMS responded…
Read MoreRam girls tie mark for 3-pointers; boys fall to S. Hamilton
The Greene County girls tied two school records on the way to a 78-36 Heart of Iowa win over the South Hamilton Hawks. The Rams tied the record for 3-point shots with eight. Junior Emily Christensen scored five of the long shots as she scored a career high 23 points. Tressa Rasmussen, Stacy Mears and Kayla Mobley also scored 3-point…
Read MoreABC Award for volunteerism to Don Orris
The presentation of the Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award for volunteerism to Don Orris was the highlight of the Greene County Chamber and Development annual meeting Monday evening. The meeting was held at the Jefferson Elks lodge and preceded by a dinner served by the Jefferson Does. Most recently Orris has been instrumental in the creation of the…
Read MoreTwo charged in attempted robbery, fracas with JPD officer
The list of criminal charges against a pair of Jefferson residents is long after the two allegedly attempted robbery at the Sparky’s One Stop in Churdan Monday night and then assaulted a Jefferson police officer at the Jefferson Sparky’s store.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 22 in a case initiated in district court against Haley Marie Carrick of Scranton. She was charged with harassment-first degree. She pleaded guilty to an amended charge of harassment-third degree. A judgment was entered for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. She must also pay $30 restitution for her…
Read MoreYarnapalooza brightens dreary winter days
Between swats from the pervasive polar vortex, the Tower View Team(TVT) and other volunteers spent last Saturday afternoon wrapping trees on the courthouse square with colorful “sweaters” in a project the team dubbed “Yarnapalooza.” The TVT, part of Jefferson Matters: Main Street, is dedicated to bringing new art and design to the community in surprising places. It was the TVT…
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