The Greene County Rams split hoops games Tuesday in Jefferson against the Saydel Eagles. The girls lost 40-21. The Eagles led 12-6 after one quarter, with the Rams scoreless for the first five minutes of play. That six point margin held for the second quarter and the score was 21-15 at halftime. But, the Rams’ shooting went even colder –…
Read MoreDay: January 5, 2016
Happy Birthday, Rose
Rose Fiedler, formerly of Scranton, will celebrate her 100th birthday Jan. 17. Birthday cards can be sent to her at Good Samaritan Center-Newell, 415 West Highway 7, Newell, IA 50568.
Read MoreErnst vows to protect law-abiding Iowans’ Second Amendment rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions that would restrict law-abiding Iowans’ Second Amendment rights:
Read MoreGrassley statement on Obama’s executive gun control proposal
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley made the following statement Jan. 4 regarding President Obama’s announcement to use executive authority to tighten firearms controls: “America’s response to recent tragedies involving guns should include a thoughtful review of not only how, but also why they happened. It should explore responsible, effective solutions to underlying problems and respect the fundamental,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 1
In Greene County district court Dustin Michael McGuire, 30, of Manson pleaded not guilty Dec. 30 to charges of possession of marijuana and public intoxication-second offense. A trial date was set of March 1. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Zachary Wailes, 19, of Breda, possession of a controlled substance – third or subsequent offense, and eluding while…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 1
Cases were initiated in magistrate court in the past two weeks as follows: Michhael Lynn Heard Sr of Jefferson, theft-fifth degree; Bayllie Brianne Flinn of Jefferson, theft-fifth degree; Zachary Wailes of Breda, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Suez Ann Smith of Lake City, interference with official acts, domestic abuse assault-simple and public intoxication.
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