~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County Ram softball season kicked off Monday, May 23, in Jefferson with a 5-4 victory over PCM (Monroe). It was a Heart of Iowa Activities Conference game. Junior Hannah Promes was the winning pitcher. She also slammed a three-run home run to left center in the fourth inning to put the Rams up…
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Ram baseball team loses opener
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County Ram baseball season got underway May 23 in Jefferson against PCM (Monroe). It was a Heart of Iowa Activities Conference contest with the Rams falling to the Mustangs 5-4.
Read MoreBoys track and field team awards told
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County boys’ track coach Dean Lansman presented awards for the recently completed season. Senior sprinter Max Neese was named team MVP. Neese is a 12-time state meet qualifier including the maximum four events this year. He was also named the Most Valuable Sprinter.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 27
In Greene County district court Lucas Ross Kelsey, 33, of Des Moines pleaded guilty at a hearing May 27 of forgery, amended from fraudulent practices-second degree. He was sentenced to five years in prison. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 27
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Jay Dean Thompson of Grand Junction on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreCandidate forums this week in Scranton
A pair of candidate forums for candidates in the Republican primary election June 7 will be held this week at the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, May 31: At 7:45 am a deputy issued a citation for failure to maintain control to Karah Jean Brown, 18, of Jefferson after she lost control of her 2002 Honda Civic as she was driving southbound on Highway 4 near 185th St north of Jefferson. Her vehicle…
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, May 31: At 9:14 am staff at Oly’s Corner reported a female had attempted to redeem Iowa Lottery pull tab tickets that had already been paid out. It appeared the subject had removed tickets from the garbage and attempted to redeem them. The system showed they had already…
Read MoreThe Case of the Missing Ps no match for rec center surveillance
The Case of the Missing Ps – pants, perfume, purrs and pills – was solved last week using the watchful eyes of the new surveillance system at the Greene County Community Center. The new system had been “live” for only a week before rec center staff and the Jefferson Police Department had a chance to prove how useful it can…
Read MorePublic open house at school construction class house
The public is invited to view the house at 1080 240th St, two miles west of Jefferson on County Road E-53, at an open house Wednesday, June 1, from 5 to 7 pm. Much of the construction of the house was done by students in the Greene County High School construction class. The house was built in partnership with owners…
Read MoreThe ocean comes to Jefferson
A colorful mural reminiscent of an ocean beach will remind people at the Jefferson municipal pool that Greene County has talented art students. Updates to the concession stand are among several improvements at the pool, all paid for with funds received by the city of Jefferson from Wild Rose Casino.
Read MoreEight more added to the ranks of Bucket Fillers
The last two groups of Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary this school year have been announced. The Bucket Fillers program recognizes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee.
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