The inaugural Amazing Race for Charity challenged 17 two-person teams to think and move fast, work together, and push their comfort zones just a bit, but when it was over, all 34 competitors smiled and organizers talked about “next year.”
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Letter – Roger Aegerter
To the voters of House District 47 I am writing in support of the election of David Weaver as our representative in the 47th district of the Iowa House of Representatives. I have known David since my years as a teacher and administrator in the East Greene Community School system. David stands out in my memory as an active and…
Read MoreKuemper Knights hand Rams first gridiron loss
Ram fans have been excited by the Rams’ high scoring offense and tough defense that led to a 5-0 record, but realistic fans admitted the Rams hadn’t yet played a really tough team. The Rams met a tough team in the Kuemper Knights in Carroll Friday night and took their first loss of the season, a 16-8 loss in which…
Read MoreRam runners at Leon Fox Invite in Perry
The Ram cross country teams competed in the Leon Fox Cross Country Invitational Thursday in Perry. “While our placing wasn’t as high as we would like for both boys and girls, if you look at our times, the kids did really well,” coach Jeff Lamoureux said. Several runners set personal records, led by Connor Brus with a time of 19:06,…
Read MoreRams v’ball team on the road twice, win two and lose two
The Ram volleyball team traveled to Roland-Story Monday and came away with one win and two losses in the non-conference play. The Rams took two games from Madrid by scores of 22-20 and 21-16. They lost two games to BCLUW by identical 17-21 scores, and then lost to Carlisle 13-21, 12-21.
Read MoreRams get first v’ball conference win vs Saydel
The Ram varsity volleyball team got its first win in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference in a convincing 3-0 match against the Saydel Eagles in Jefferson Sept. 20. Game scores were 25-17, 25-15, 25-12.
Read MoreGreene County, P-C plan homecomings
Homecoming at Greene County and Paton-Churdan high schools is slated for Friday, Oct. 5, with activities on a theme “Back in Black” all next week. The homecoming court was announced Wednesday morning. The king and queen will be crowned following the parade next Friday afternoon.
Read MoreCounty 4-H members earn ribbons at State Fair
Greene County Extension youth and 4-H coordinator Kayla Willms has released the results of 4-H judging at the Iowa State Fair. Greene County 4-H members earned ribbons as follows: Communications • Arthur Bardole, Extemporaneous Presentation, Excellence • Avery Bardole, Extemporaneous Presentation, Recognition
Read MoreEnd of life issues topic of Community Conversation
End of life issues from a Christian perspective will be the topic for a Community Conversation Thursday, Oct. 4. Dr James Lamb, life advocate for Lutheran Family Services, will be the speaker. He will discuss advanced directives, living wills, quality of life, health care power of attorney, the difference between each, and how they can be used.
Read MoreRams staying in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference
School board re-elects Peters as president The Greene County Schools did not get the expected invitation to join the Raccoon River Activities Conference, but will instead remain in a shrinking Heart of Iowa Activities Conference. Superintendent Tim Christensen made that announcement at the school board’s regular meeting Sept. 19. He said no reason was provided, except that the RRAC wanted…
Read MoreRoutine meeting for Scranton city council
It was business as usual for the Scranton city council at its Sept. 11 meeting. Routine business was handled with little fanfare. During open forum, the council heard from a resident who pointed out the need for tree trimming and mowing. The resident was also concerned about sex offenders who live in the community.
Read MoreJeff council okays purchase of generators for lift stations
Moves forward toward development agreement for new veterinary clinic When a twisting storm in Jefferson last April caused a city-wide power failure that lasted several hours, the city wastewater crew was afraid untreated sewage would flood into the river or back up into homes. The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 25 meeting took steps to allay that worry in…
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