~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team built a five-game winning streak following two losses in their first two games. The Rams picked up victories over Ogden, Madrid, Martensdale-St Marys, Nevada and Gilbert. The early losses went to Gilbert and Collins-Maxwell-Baxter. CMB is ranked 10th in Class 3A of the IGHSAU poll.
Read MoreDay: June 8, 2016
Rachael Danielson golfs at state meet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County High School sophomore Rachael Danielson finished in 18th place at the Class 4A Girls State Golf Tournament in Ames at the Coldwater Links Course. “A top 20 finish was my goal and I’ve accomplished that. I’m looking for ways to improve my game,” said Danielson. After the first few holes the nerves went…
Read MoreRam baseball team gets first win over Nevada
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team picked up one win and three losses in recent action. The Rams defeated Nevada, but lost to Collins-Maxwell-Baxter, Winterset and Gilbert. Gilbert 8, GC 7 The Rams lost 8-7 at Gilbert June 3in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference play, despite having more hits and fewer errors than the Tigers. Coach…
Read MoreVision Iowa okays CAT grant to finish Mahanay carillon
The annual Bell Tower Festival, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, has even more to celebrate. The four-octave carillon atop the tower, a 20-year dream of the Bell Tower Community Foundation, will be a reality before the tower turns 51. The Foundation on Wednesday was awarded a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant…
Read MoreI love it when I can’t put the book down
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Any story that opens with “There is nothing more perfect than a slide rule” is either going to have you closing the book on a yawn or, like me, forcing you to read on because of the idiocy of the statement.
Read MoreLast days for discount prices on festival rides, barbecue
The 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, FIFTY Fest, will claim the courthouse square in Jefferson this Friday and Saturday. “We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, the centerpiece of the festival. Watch for all the ways that ‘FIFTY Fest’ theme is used,” said Angie Pedersen, Greene County Chamber of Commerce tourism and events coordinator.
Read MoreChange coming to the county board of supervisors
The majority of Greene County residents who voted in the June 7 primary are ready for a change in the county board of supervisors. Peter Bardole claimed the position on the November ballot over four-term incumbent Guy Richardson for the District 5 seat. Barole got 567 votes (53.09 percent) while Richardson got 501 (46.91 percent).*
Read MoreTire industry entrepreneur to receive 2016 Bell Tower of Fame Award
When the Japanese wanted to learn about modern tire retreading processes they came to the United States to visit Dean McAtee. When the National Tire and Retread Board needed an expert and someone to lobby for its cause at the national level, it elected Dean McAtee to the board. And when tire business owners wanted to start a statewide dealership…
Read MoreMore than $350,000 in unpaid taxes on annual sale
Hunter Farms dispute has huge impact on sale Greene County treasurer Donna Lawson is preparing for a delinquent tax sale unlike any others held in Greene County. This year’s sale includes 372 parcels, nearly double the number in a typical year. Of those, 162 parcels are owned by Hunter Farms or Hunter of Iowa. The bill owed by Hunter Farms/Hunter…
Read MorePlenty of entertainment on Plaza Stage
The Plaza Stage on the south side of the courthouse will offer plenty of free entertainment this weekend during FIFTY Fest, the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival. The Rivieras will kick off the fun with a free performance on the plaza Friday at 6 pm. Their rock-n-roll will lead into FIFTY Fest’s opening ceremonies at 7 pm. Sponsors will be recognized…
Read MoreUnion Pacific cleaning up tracks from leaking tanker
DES MOINES – A railroad tanker carrying 25,000 gallons of animal fat leaked along Union Pacific tracks Monday from Missouri Valley in Harrison County to Fairfax in Linn County, a distance of approximately 200 miles. Environmental specialists from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources inspected the track along the route where the spill occurred and found the amount of spillage…
Read MoreRivieras, POPRocks coming to FIFTY Fest
FIFTY Fest, the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, will bring live music to Jefferson Friday and Saturday nights. The Rivieras, with their “good old rock-n-roll,” will perform Friday at 6 pm on the Bell Tower Plaza as a “warm-up” for the opening ceremony of FIFTY Fest. “We want this year’s festival to be something special as a tribute to the…
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