The annual Star Party at Whiterock Conservancy is slated for Friday, Sept. 15, starting at 7:30 pm. The event is hosted by the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers. Participants at the free event will be guided by astronomy enthusiasts to peer through telescopes at the wonders of the night sky. “It is amazing what you can see from one of the…
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Another plan for area Catholic churches
After a summer of disappointing news, Greene County Catholics heard better news this past weekend. A plan to merge the four parishes that will remain open following implementation of the Ministry 2025 plan has been changed. According to Father Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the Greene County cluster, the bishop agreed that it would be administratively impossible to merge four churches…
Read MoreScranton’s Varceis Club mixes food and fun to raise money
The zany gals in the Scranton Varceis Club were at it again during their annual salad luncheon held Thursday, Sept. 7. For more than 50 years, the ladies have combined delicious food with some crazy antics to draw their guests and raise money for the various projects they support in the Scranton community. This year’s theme was New York, New…
Read MoreYouth deer season opens Sept. 16
The Iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youngsters who will participate in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on Sept. 16. This season provides an opportunity to teach deer hunting, wildlife behavior, and safe hunting practices to resident youngsters while they are under the watchful eye of a licensed adult.
Read MoreGenesis Development marks National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
Genesis honors frontline workers who support people with disabilities Genesis Development of central Iowa recognizes its staff in honor of National Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week, Sept. 11-15.
Read MoreSchool elections today
Voters in the Greene County and Paton-Churdan School Districts go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Polls will be open from noon until 8 pm.
Read MoreConsumer alert: 1 million Iowans affected by Equifax data breach
Website provides info about who is affected DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller has opened an investigation into Equifax Inc. after the credit reporting company notified the Consumer Protection Division that nearly 1.1 million Iowans are affected by the massive data breach, which exposed personal information from approximately 143 million consumers nationwide.
Read MoreMiddle school sports round-up
Eighth grade football – The 8th grade Ram football team earned a road win to open its season Sept. 7, defeating the Roland-Story Norsemen 39-16 in Story City. The Rams scored twice n the first quarter. Nathan Black scored the first touchdown on a 17 yard run. The point after touchdown kick did not score. The second touchdown came on…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept.
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment as follows: Jesse Lynn Crawford, 31, of Scranton, assault while participating in a felony (two counts), willful injury, burglary- first degree and harassment- first degree; Jordan Thomas McCleeary, 26, of Des Moines, operating while intoxicated- first offense; and Ryan David Baugh, 40, of Jefferson, OWI- first offense. Trial dates…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Sept. 6 against Janon Lezlie Olson of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Olson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $76 restitution to Fareway. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreRam vball team 1 and 3 and South Hardin tourney
The Ram varsity volleyball team won it’s opening match at the South Hardin tournament Saturday but lost the next three. “We started the day with a good three-game win. We had a hard time shaking the close loss to Edgewood-Colesburg and couldn’t seem to gain momentum after that,” coach Donna Carhill said.
Read MoreGreene Co students reverse trend on ACT scores
For the first time in three years, the average scores of Greene County students taking the ACT were above the state average in all four curriculum-based tests and in the composite score. The report, released this week by American College Testing, compares the average scores of the 41 Greene County 2017 graduates who took the test to the state averages.
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