~by The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team opened its 2018 campaign with a 12-10 victory over Saydel Friday, May 25. The Rams came up against two rated teams in the Ogden tournament Saturday where they went 0-3 on the day. After the game against Coon Rapids-Bayard was rained out on Tuesday, May 29, the Rams defeated Gilbert 8-5…
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Rams struggling in baseball, 0-4 in recent action
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team fell 3-1 at Saydel Friday, May 25. The Rams lost a non-conference game to Winterset 11-4 and two Heart of Iowa Activities Conference games to Gilbert 6-0 and Nevada 8-7. The Rams are 0-3 in conference action and 1-4 overall.
Read MoreDanielson competes at state golf tourney
Greene County senior Rachael Danielson was forced to withdraw from the final day of the Class 2A state golf tournament being played at Lake Panorama National because of swelling in her knee that had been surgically repaired.
Read MoreTrio of retiring teachers reflect on careers
The Greene County School District bid farewell to seven teachers who retired at the end of this school year. Concluding their service to the district were Tom Braun, Donna Carhill, David Destival, Annette Meier, Susan Turner, Elizabeth Vander Wilt and Diane Wallace. The Scranton Journal contacted them via email on their last day of work last week. Three responded to…
Read MoreSupervisors nix ‘Beer Fest Across Greene County’
RAGBRAI® riders will find no roadside “watering holes” in Greene County. The county supervisors on Monday denied a temporary class B permit for Backpocket Brewing. The company wanted to open a beer tent July 23 on Highway 25 five miles south of Scranton. The supervisors’ reasoning involved public safety. “You’ve got free enterprise, but you also have to look out…
Read MoreVeterans to serve lunch after parade Saturday
Local veterans will serve a spaghetti lunch Saturday following the Bell Tower Festival parade at the VFW Hall on the east side of the downtown square. The hall is close to Festival activities and is air conditioned. Serving will end at 2 pm or when the food runs out. Free will donations will be accepted. Persons who want more information…
Read MoreImpact Award to Chuck and Carla Offenburger
Chuck and Carla Offenburger were presented with the Greene County Impact Award Sunday at a ceremony in the courthouse rotunda. About 30 friends and relatives attended the afternoon event. Jerry Roberts served as emcee. The Offenburgers have lived in Greene County 14 years; they’re the ninth recipient of the award. “We’re so blessed to have so many people who…
Read MoreCentral Christian tells summer activities
Summer Youth Theatre auditions net week Central Christian Church of Jefferson extends the invitation to all to join in on some fun and faith-building summer activities. “It’s been a process, but our church leadership has decided to make an investment of time, resources, and energy, in the fine arts in Greene County. We have so many artists, musicians and writers…
Read MorePortions of bike trail closed next week
Repair work will begin the week of June 11 on the Raccoon River Valley Trail on two bridge approaches. One is two miles north of Cooper and the other is one mile north of Herndon. While this repair takes place, the Raccoon River Valley Trail will be closed from 267th to 290th St in Greene County and 100th to 110th…
Read MoreScranton honors veterans at Memorial Day service
Scranton honored the veterans in attendance at the annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 28. Held at the Scranton Cemetery, a crowd of more than 100 people braved the heat and humidity to enjoy the ceremony.
Read MoreCrop development on target despite late start
Warm weather with variable precipitation helped crop development across the State during the week ending June 3, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting and baling hay, planting and spraying.
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers arrested three drivers for operating while intoxicated and made three narcotics arrests during a special Traffic Enforcement Project conducted May 21 through June 3. Officers issued 38 citations as follows: speed, eight; driving with a suspended or revoked license, five; open container of alcohol in vehicle, five; registration violations, three; equipment violations, three; no proof of insurance,…
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