Winning streaks don’t last forever. In Heart of Iowa softball, it’s the Roland-Story Norsemen who snapped a 23-game home winning streak and an 18-game conference winning streak for the Greene County Rams. The Norsemen topped the Rams 5-3 at the city field in Jefferson Thursday.
Read MoreMonth: July 2015
Letter to the editor, John Thompson
Letter to the editor, This Fourth of July please be considerate to veterans by treating them like tough, brave veterans. The yard signs and other warnings urging restrain with fireworks around veterans are making rounds on social media. Don’t share them. Don’t pander to them. Decry them. The victimization of veterans is actually harming veterans. The fireworks are not.
Read MoreRams take two from R-S on the baseball diamond
The Ram baseball team won both games of a doubleheader against the Roland-Story Norsemen in Jefferson Wednesday evening. The first game was a 4-2 win behind senior Riah Nelsen’s solid pitching. Nelsen improved his record on the mound to 5-1 as he struck out 13 batters. He walked four and allowed five hits. Both the Norsemen’s runs were earned.
Read MoreRams earn HOIAC softball title
The Greene County Rams claimed the title in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference with a 9-1 victory over the Saydel Eagles in Jefferson Wednesday. The Rams are 15-0 in the conference. CMB is in second place with four losses. With only three games remaining on the conference schedule, the Rams have locked up their first place position.
Read MoreCars to see, folks to talk with as Lincoln Highway tour passes through
There were almost as many cameras as vehicles when the Lincoln Highway Association’s Henry B. Joy Tour came through Greene County Tuesday. Although there were more than 50 cars on the tour, some drivers bypassed Grand Junction, Jefferson and Scranton and stayed on Highway 30 instead. Those who stayed on the old Lincoln Highway graciously allowed their cars to be…
Read MoreJefferson Matters plans community yard sale, Social Media Social
Jefferson Matters: Main Street is planning a pair of events — one for all area residents, and one primarily for businesses. Jefferson Matters is coordinating a yard sale on the courthouse lawn Saturday, July 11, from 7:30 am to noon. Vendors and direct sales reps are welcome, along with anyone who has items for sale at yard sale prices. There…
Read MoreOrientation slated for HS equivalency diploma program
Area residents who are 16 years or older (and not attending school) who have not completed a high school degree are encouraged to be part of the high school equivalency diploma (HSED) program conducted by Iowa Central Community College. Participants in the program will prepare for computer based HiSET testing to receive a HSED from the Iowa Department of Education.…
Read MoreWhat didn’t happen is an important story to tell
We journalists don’t write about things that didn’t happen. Our readers learn from us of events that took place. We share facts as we have them, verified by trusted sources. It’s our job. Our credibility depends on it. Sometimes, though, what didn’t happen is as big and just as important as what did happen. A party in Hardin Township last…
Read MoreScranton Betterment plans swim bus
The Scranton Betterment Committee is once again sponsoring the swim bus taking youngsters to the Jefferson pool this summer. The bus will travel on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning July 7 and continuing through Aug. 13.
Read MoreWeather forecast now at GCNO
The weather comes, no matter what, and it has now come to GreeneCountyNewsOnline. A five-day weather forecast for Jefferson via Weather Underground is now posted on GreeneCountyNewsOnline. You’ll find it by scrolling through the ad/links that make it possible to continue providing accurate, timely news at no charge. Clicking on the Weather Bug logo at the bottom right corner of the…
Read MoreWill O’Malley be an extension of Obama?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien On Sunday at a farm northwest of Carroll, a reporter asked Democratic Presidential candidate Martin O’Malley a question similar to the above headline. The candidate managed to keep himself from rolling his eyes. To the reporter and earlier, during his speech and in conversations with supporters, he said these things: “I admire President Obama, and…
Read MoreCelebrate the Fourth of July in Yale
(Editor’s note: A fireworks display is scheduled at dusk on the Fourth of July at the Greene County Fairgrounds, but there are no other special holiday celebrations planned. The Scranton Journal provides the following listing of activities in Yale, a town that goes all-out for the Fourth of July.) The Yale Community Club has planned another big celebration for Independence…
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