~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team lost both matches in a triangular Sept. 24 at North Polk. North Polk and Winterset took the Rams in three sets. “It was good to have so many strong volleys against two good teams,” stated coach Chris Heisterkamp. “But we have to keep working on consistency and stronger finishes. I…
Read MoreDay: October 2, 2019
Young Ram report
The Greene County eighth grade girls’ volleyball team hosted Saydel on Monday, Sept. 23. The Rams won the B and C matches and lost the A match. Games scores were A: 17-21, 21-14, 12-15; B: 21-6, 21-6, 21-13, 21-8; C: 21-7, 17-21, 15-7, 15-14 Top servers were Savanna Shell served 20/21 with 14 aces; Makayla Betts served 14/15 with 6…
Read More“You gotta give the world credit for beauty.”
Quote from Thomas McNulty, narrator in Sebastian Barry’s novel Days Without End ~a column by Colleen O’Brien That is a truth: the world is beautiful. Sometimes the very beauty before me, alongside me, across the street – it makes my heart burst, brings tears to my eyes even as it lightens whatever my burden of the day is. And sometimes…
Read MoreJCHS class of ’69 holds reunion
~by Kevin Wand for the class of ‘69 The Jefferson Community High School class of ’69 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20-21. Two steering committees planned the weekend activities and the online digital reunion yearbook. There were numerous activities from which to choose. One of the choices was to view the inside of a wind turbine. Several attempted the 265’…
Read MoreGovernor’s Volunteer Award to Jim, Karen North
Jim and Karen North were honored with a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Gov Kim Reynolds and Lt Gov Adam Gregg at an awards ceremony Sept.27 at Southeast Polk High School. The Norths were nominated by Pastor Julie Poulsen of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for their steadfast volunteerism at the Webb House, a teen center owned by the church,…
Read MoreApplications now available for Grow Greene County grants
Grow Greene Gamine Corporation on Oct. 1 released the application for the fifth round of competitive grants in Greene County. The application can be found on the Grow Greene County website, www.growgreenecounty.org along with guidelines regarding what Grow Greene will fund.
Read MoreMurder mystery dinner will raise funds for public library
“Murder With Friends”, a murder mystery dinner, is coming up on four dates: October 25 or 26, or November 1 or 2. The 3-course dinners and deaths will take place at four stately manors in Jefferson. Organizer Ginny Showman says all proceeds will benefit the Jefferson public library, and describes the event as “an evening of dinner, danger, and intrigue”.…
Read MoreNew session of Matter of Balance starts Oct. 14
A new session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving…
Read MoreCounty supes approve sale of $5.5M in general obligation bonds
Also lobbied for a new jail ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors, who for decades have prided themselves on having no capital debt, unanimously approved a resolution at their Sept. 30 meeting to issue up to $5.5 million in general obligation urban renewal capital bonds. The resolution followed a public hearing at which no members of the…
Read MoreRegistrations available for Greene Leadership 2019
Every three years Greene County Extension organizes an adult professional development program that builds dynamic leaders. Greene Leadership 2019 focuses on maximizing individual strengths and skills that translate to enhanced professional development and increased community involvement. Beginning Nov. 4 for four consecutive Monday evenings, this year’s workshops will cover a variety of topics.
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Oct. 8 in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. LifeServe Blood Center is the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. In order to make sure LifeServe’s hospital partners’ needs are met, blood donors,…
Read MoreScranton council hires new city clerk
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Trista Murphy has accepted the position as Scranton city clerk. She was offered the job at the Sept. 10 meeting of the council. She will replace Melinda Hinners who resigned in July of 2018 but has been assisting the city until a replacement could be hired. Murphy will be paid $15.50 per hour. She began…
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