The Greene County High School music department will perform its annual Pops Concert Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 pm at the high school auditorium. The concert band, jazz band. mixed choir, treble choirs, a combined chorus, and the Jazzatonics jazz choir will perform.
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Five Rams advance to district wrestling tourney in Harlan
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team traveled to Ida Grove Saturday, Feb. 2, for a Class 2A sectional wrestling meet. Tenth ranked Sergeant Bluff-Luton was first in the team standings, followed by Harlan in second. Greene County placed fourth out of six teams. First and second place in each weight division advances to district competition at…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Tuesday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Eligible donors are encouraged to start the new by saving lives. One blood donation can save up to three lives.
Read MoreTownship budget hearings slated
Township boards have scheduled budget hearings as follows: Paton – Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 pm at the Paton Community Building. Clerk Darla Hirsch Junction – Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 pm at the Grand Junction fire station. Clerk Jackie Gannon.
Read MoreRams drop two to R-S in hoops
The Greene County basketball teams followed a pair of Saturday evening losses to the Carroll Tigers in Carroll with losses to the Roland-Story Norse in Story City Monday evening.
Read MoreBehn, Thompson field soft questions at first ‘Coffee & Politics’
The first Coffee and Politics of the 2019 legislative session, held Saturday morning at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson, was a friendly gathering for State Senator Jerry Behn of Boone and freshman State Representative Phil Thompson of Jefferson. Both are Republicans, and of the 20 persons in attendance, most are known Republicans.
Read MoreHistorical Society program on sports photography Feb. 10
Capturing the drama, fun & excitement of sports in photos ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Iowa Historical Society begins its 2019 programming with a special feature program on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10, on “The Past, Present & Future of Sports Photography.”
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 1
In Greene County district court Robert Alan Fry, 55, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 29 to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, amended from driving while license revoked, and interference with official acts, amended from interference with official acts causing bodily injury. He was sentenced…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 1
In Greene County magistrate court Willie Edward Cork of Mason City was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of disorderly conduct. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreGirls snap 25-game losing streak, Hinote sets school record in Friday night hoops
The Greene County Rams finished the home portion of the 2018-19 campaign with a pair of wins over the Saydel Eagles, ending a 25-game losing streak for the girls and putting senior Trey Hinote into the Ram record books as scoring the most points in a single game at 44.
Read MoreDisability, mental health services topic of Community Conversation
The Community Conversation Thursday, Feb.7, will focus on changes in the services for county residents with mental health challenges or disabilities. Speakers will be Ellen Ritter, Greene County disability services coordinator, and Betty Stursma, disability service coordination officer. The Community Conversation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Snacks will be served at 5 pm and the conversation will start…
Read MoreGCNO hosting Java & Juice this Friday
GreeneCountyNewsOnline will host Java & Juice Friday, Feb. 8, at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Light refreshments will be served starting at 9:30 am, with community announcements at 9:45, followed by comments by Tori Riley, publisher of GCNO.
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