Paton-Churdan principal Annie Smith has released the honor rolls for the second semester. Students named to the honor rolls are: High honor roll – Grade point average of at least 3.6 with no grade lower than a B; five subjects must be completed and there shall be no incomplete grades. Seniors: Madisyn Behrens, Jake Berns, Faith Davis, Mariah Tasler
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Greene Co Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders has released the honor rolls for the spring trimester. Students on the high honor roll for earning a grade point average of 3/67 to 4.0 and receiving no grade lower than a C- are: Fifth grade – Elise Badger, Ava Binkley, Makayla Byerly, Hailey Carman, Crew Conner, Emma Ewalt, Allison Fields, Kayla Frederick,…
Read More38th annual Bell Tower Festival under way
The 38th annual Bell Tower Festival opened Friday evening in Jefferson, with Terry Rich, 1970 Jefferson High School graduate and now president and CEO of the Iowa Lottery, receiving the Bell Tower of Fame Award. The festival’s opening ceremony began with Wendy Vander Linden playing the National Anthem on the Mahanay Memorial Carillon. Greene County Chamber and Tourism president…
Read MoreHarold Peterson, 1926 -2018
Services were held Monday, June 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson for Harold Martin, Peterson, 91, of Jefferson. The Rev Dennis Martens, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Soloist was Larry Dowd, accompanied by Mark Erickson. Honorary bearers were Mick Burkett, Bill Hamilton, Wayne Juhl, Cecil Rueter, Paul Mears and Richard “Pete” Peterson.
Read MoreGreene Co softball starts ’18 season with two wins, four losses
~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…
Read MoreRams 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…
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