Eagles’ nests are plentiful in Greene County, according to conservation director Dan Towers. Twelve or 15 years ago when the first nesting pair made their home near the Brown Bridge access in Cedar Township, the location was a closely guarded secret. Now, Towers freely names seven locations of eagles’ nests.
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‘The Rope Warrior’ performs in Greene County
More 500 persons enjoyed the performances of David Fisher, who was brought to Greene County by the Greene County libraries. Fisher entertained the audience as he executed many rope stunts, jumps, and a spectacular rope light show. Fisher gave six performances in Greene County; shows in Grand Junction, Paton, and Scranton on May 15 and in Churdan, Jefferson, and Rippey…
Read MoreSenior Walk slated for Friday
Greene County High School seniors will do a Senior Walk Friday, May 26, after commencement practice. Seniors will walk the hallways of their former schools with the intention of inspiring younger students to work toward graduation.
Read MoreHam balls on Memorial Day in Grand Junction
The long tradition of a Memorial Day dinner will continue at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction with serving Monday, May 29, from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes ham balls, cheesy potatoes, home grown sweet corn, a salad bar, pie, rolls and beverages. Tickets are available at the door: $9 for adults, $5 for children 12…
Read MoreKaren Younie’s little library ready for another season
A Little Library dedicated to the late Karen Younie was repaired by Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders recently. The Little Library is a free sharing library, where people very informally share books. Books are free for the taking and folks are welcome to leave books there, too. The library was placed at the corner of S. Vine and…
Read MoreNational Poppy Day Friday, May 26
This Friday, May 26, is the inaugural National Poppy Day, as proclaimed by Congress. According to a press release from the American Legion auxiliary, when the American Legion family adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in the early 1920s, the blood-red icon became an enduring symbol of honor for the sacrifices of our veterans from the battlefields of France…
Read MoreTime to fish at Spring Lake
Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great opportunity to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. Catching panfish is easy and fun. Greene County conservation director said Spring Lake has plenty of bluegills and easy shoreline access, making fishing easy for children.
Read MoreRed velvet cake for the Red Hat ladies
Students at the Ram Restaurant put in extra effort when the Red Hat ladies ate lunch there earlier this month. Rather than the dessert on the menu, the student chefs made red velvet cake. Pictured is teacher Donna Carhill serving the cake.
Read MoreRam results from Day 2 of state track & field meet
The Greene County Rams placed 12th in the preliminaries of the Class 3A boys 4 X 100 m relay at the co-ed state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines Friday.
Read MoreDurbin takes second in Class 3A high jump
Jumped two inches higher than last year Ram junior Megan Durbin, defending state champion in the girls Class 3A high jump, placed second at the co-ed state and field meet at Drake Stadium Thursday. Durbin cleared the bar at 5′ 7″ on her first attempt, but missed all three attempts at 5′ 8″. Last year, it was a jump of 5′ 5″…
Read MoreRam soccer gets the go-ahead
Soccer will join the sports line-up at Greene County High School for the 2018 season, but soccer players and their parents may be setting a precedent other teams will be expected to follow. Shannon Black shared with the school board at its May 17 meeting a budget for the program, as requested by board members when they gave conditional approval for…
Read MoreGreene Co school board splits vote on administrative salaries
McConnell suggests salary cut or non-renewal of superintendent’s contract The Greene County board of education approved 1.68 percent salary increases for administrators Wednesday, but only after board member John McConnell suggested the board consider reducing superintendent Tim Christensen’s salary or terminating his contract.
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