~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys track team competed in the Carroll Coed Invitational on Tuesday, April 11, finishing sixth with 68 points. Carroll and IKM-Manning tied for first place with 126 points apiece. On Thursday the Rams traveled to Saydel for the Eagle Invitational. Fifteen schools participated in the highly competitive event. No team scores were…
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Middle school girls track report
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County middle school girls competed in the Gary Paulsen Relays in Ogden Monday, April 10. The Rams finished second with 114.5 points in a strong performance. Woodward-Granger was first with 155.5 points.
Read MoreCounty Republicans hold spring fundraiser
County Republicans gathered April 11 to raise funds and celebrate gaining the majority in the Iowa Senate and House and in Congress, as well as putting Republican Donald Trump in the White House. The spring fundraiser was held at the Re-Creation Center at Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson. About 60 persons attended. Congressman Steve King, who represents Greene County in…
Read MoreSoccer on school board agenda
Soccer is again on the agenda of the Greene County Schools board of education’s regular meeting this evening (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm. The board will receive detailed information about soccer programs in other Heart of Iowa Activities Conference school, the estimated cost of implementing a soccer program here, and the total cost and cost per participant of the sports currently…
Read MoreRams finish second at Kip Janvrin Invitational
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys track team finished in second place, just six points behind champions Woodward-Granger at the Kip Janvrin Invitational held in Panora April 3. The Rams scored 114 points to the Hawks’ 120. AC/GC was third with 101.
Read MoreQuick action saves structure in house fire
Quick action by a passerby made a big difference Sunday night as he alerted a resident of a fire in an upstairs bedroom. According the Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams and Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse’s daily report, Brandon Mitchell, 25, of Jefferson was driving in the 500 block of N. Maple St at 9:21 pm when he saw flames in…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 13
In Greene County district court Michael Lee Carlson, 20, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)- first offense. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He must completed the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation already done, and he must complete a community college drinking drivers…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 12 against Kimberly Ann Mustang of Des Moines on a charge initiated in September 2014. Mustang was charged with domestic abuse assault- aggravated, false imprisonment, and harassment- aggravated. Mustang pleaded not guilty to the charge but failed to appear for trail. A bench warrant was issued in January 2015; the…
Read MoreStudents shine at Spanish Quiz Bowl
Greene County Spanish students competed in the Spanish Quiz Bowl at Central College in Pella April 11. Spanish IV students placed first overall. Team members were (from left) Chase Juergensen, Marcelo Alarcon, teacher Amy Van der Meer holding the trophy, Michael Kennedy, Hannah Promes and Emily Heupel.
Read MoreDoes salad luncheon Wedesday
The Jefferson Does will host a spring salad luncheon Wednesday, April 19, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elks lodge at 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. A wide variety of salads will be served. Tickets are available now from any Doe member or at the door. All are welcome.
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary names more Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for March are (from left) Dash Robinson, Mackenzie Wahl, Claire Cook and Brooklynne Kniffin.
Read MoreLive Healthy Iowa track meet is April 27
Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center for the Live Healthy Iowa track meet, slated for Thursday, April 27, at Linduska Field (high school football field) in Jefferson.
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