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Read MoreMonth: June 2018
Helping Hands projects planned by Habitat for Humanity
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity is continuing its Helping Hands projects this summer. A pair of homes in Jefferson have been identified for work and two other Greene County homes are in the process of being confirmed.
Read MoreJosh Egeland wins Ding Dong Dash
The Ding Dong Dash, part of the Bell Tower Festival hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, had a four-legged twist this time. Canines were invited to be part of a Strut Your Mutt 1-mile run/walk or to run along with their master for the 5K and 10K runs. Entry donations for the dogs were a fundraiser for the…
Read MoreWayne Hougham, 1960 – 2018
A Celebration of the Life of Wayne Hougham, 57, of Jefferson was held Saturday, June 16, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Pastor Jim Barnett of Jefferson offered words of comfort. Soloist was Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Honorary bearers were Joe Doran, John Reineman, Sean Thompson, Tim Buenz, Tim Christensen, Mel Graven, Elaine McDowell, Brian Phillips, Karen…
Read MoreRam softball losing streak now at four
The Rams softball team lost 4-0 to the North Polk Comets Thursday in a game rescheduled from June 6 due to weather. The Comets are ranked #6 in Class 3A softball. The Comets are now 5-2 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and 10-4 overall. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Rams, who are 3-11 overall and…
Read MoreRams lose 4-2 to Bondurant-Farrar in baseball
The Greene County Rams followed their big win over Saydel Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to non-conference Bondurant-Farrar Thursday in Jefferson. Senior Wade Adcock pitched the entire game. He struck out six batters and walked three, but all three walks resulted in runs for the Blue Jays.
Read MoreRams play Saydel at home, win baseball, lose softball
The Ram baseball team topped the Saydel Eagles 10-0 in Jefferson Wednesday behind the pitching of senior Ben Wilkins. Wilkins pitched all five innings of the game that was abbreviated by the 10-run rule. Wilkins allowed just two hits, both of them singles. He struck out two and walked four. The Rams made no errors in the game while the…
Read MoreRams top So Hamilton 11-1 for first conference baseball win
The Greene County baseball team got into the win column in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference with an 11-1 win over the South Hamilton Hawks in Jefferson Monday. The game ended after the top of the fifth inning via the 10-run rule. The Ram defense committed no errors as junior Bryce Hoyle pitched the entire game and gave up…
Read MoreRam softball team loses two home games to start week
The Greene County softball team started the week with a pair of home games, losing both of them. The Rams hosted the South Hamilton Hawks Monday in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference play.
Read MoreRam softball tops PCM, narrowly loses three
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team fell to Roland-Story 5-3; Perry 4-0, and to Glidden-Ralston 16-14 on Thursday in a real slugfest. Unfortunately, the Rams committed eight errors to aid G-R in their victory. The Wildcats posted 17 hits on the night while the Rams had 15. GC posted a 10-3 win over Prairie City-Monroe Friday.…
Read MoreRams top Carroll, fall to PCM in baseball action
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team picked up a 6-3 win over Carroll Thursday, June 7, but fell to PCM 5-3 on Friday. The Rams are 0-4 in Heart of Iowa Conference action and 2-5 overall.
Read MoreLetter of thanks – Ram soccer players, parents
Letter of thanks, The first Greene County boys and girls soccer teams and their parents would like to write a sincere letter of appreciation to coaches Carl Behne, Marilyn Tasler, Chad Black and the other helpers.
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