Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 534 and Boy Scout Troop 534 started their annual popcorn sale Friday. The last day to order popcorn is Oct. 26, with delivery expected Nov. 7. There are several cheese, microwave styles, caramel, and chocolate flavors to choose from as well as regular popping corn. And back by popular demand are Iowa State Cyclone and…
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Rams lose homecoming game 28-27
The Greene County Rams’ homecoming football game on a cold, windy night ended with a one point loss to the eighth rated Humboldt Wildcats. Final score was 28-27. The Wildcats owned the first quarter and put up 19 points while holding the Rams scoreless. The Rams claimed the second quarter at had a one point lead, 20-19 at the half.…
Read MoreGreene County HS has coronation
Hannah Gunn and Karlan Langfitt will preside over Greene County High School homecoming festivities Friday as queen and king. They were crowned by 2013 queen Shelby Cooklin and king Karter Ruzicka at a coronation in the middle school gym. The parade is slated for Friday afternoon at 2 pm around the courthouse square in Jefferson. The Ram football team will…
Read MoreRams sweep Saydel in volleyball
The Greene County volleyball team marked homecoming week with a three set sweep of the Saydel Eagles in Des Moines Tuesday evening. In the first set, the Eagles scored seven points before the Rams tied it 7-7. The teams stayed even with each other and the Rams won 26-24. In the second set, the score was tied 14-14 until the…
Read MoreRibbon cut at new Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton
On a picture-perfect fall day, the Scranton community embraced and celebrated the generosity of a man who died more than 60 years ago. The grand opening of the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library was held Saturday morning, Sept. 27. Linda Hoyt, president of the library board, welcomed everyone and introduced the guests and dignitaries. They included Mary Kruse,…
Read MoreLori Debok honored by Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Lori DeBok (pictured, left) as the library’s “Friend of the Year” for 2014. DeBok received a certificate and thank you gift at a reception held in her honor on Thursday, Sept. 25. A book will be placed in the library in her honor. Each year since 1997, the Friends of the Library have honored…
Read MoreCarey, Flinn are Paton-Churdan king and queen
Jake Carey and Bayllie Flinn were crowned as king and queen for Paton-Churdan’s All-American homecoming. Greene County will crown its homecoming king and queen Thursday at about 7:30 pm in the middle school gymnasium. Coronation follows the football jersey auction, with start time for the auction at 6:15 pm. P-C students and Greene County students will share a parade Friday…
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Greene County Coalition Against Domestic Violence kicked off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October, at the Greene County farmers market Tuesday evening. An empty chair display, commemorating the 252 Iowans killed in acts of domestic violence since 1995, was placed at the southeast corner of the courthouse. The same display is at Greene County High School today, Oct. 1,…
Read MoreBenefit for Karen Renslow slated for next Saturday
The Jefferson Elks lodge will be the scene of a transplant this coming Saturday evening, Oct. 4. Friends and supporters of Karen Renslow hope to transplant support – both emotional and financial support – into Renslow, who faces a kidney transplant and loss of income while she recuperates. Renslow has been diagnosed with Stage 4 medullary cystic kidney disease. Many…
Read MoreHabitat family selected, groundbreaking scheduled
Habitat for Humanity has selected the young family of Justin and Megan Saffell, and their children Rylie, 5, and Paxton, born Sept. 19, as the owner-partners of the newest rehabilitation project. The public is invited and encouraged to attend a groundbreaking ceremony at the house, located at 901 W. Washington St in Jefferson, on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1:30 pm.…
Read MoreOffenburger to be honored by Vanderbilt University, his alma mater
Chuck Offenburger of rural Cooper will be honored by the Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) student media department with induction into the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame later this month. The Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honor Vanderbilt alumni who have achieved outstanding personal or professional accomplishments and/or have made distinguished lasting contributions to their field and/or…
Read MoreActivities Booster Club plans extra fun for homecoming game
Greene County Activities Booster Club (GCABC) is putting the emphasis on FUN with activities planned throughout the year to showcase Ram Spirit. Friday evening at homecoming, GCABC will host a free Kids’ Fun Zone. Between the freshman and varsity games, youngsters are invited to the north end of Linduska Field to participate in a variety of games and activities. Crazy Concessions…
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