The Ram cross country teams ran in the Roland Story Invitational Thursday in Story City. The boys finished 12th of 16 teams and the girls finished 8th of 15 teams. “This meet had a lot of very good competition, and although we didn’t finish toward the top of the standings, the times were pretty good overall with several PRs,” coach…
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Open house to honor Lautner on her retirement
Vicky Lautner will be honored at an open house marking her retirement as Jefferson park and rec director at an open house Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 5:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The open house is hosted by the park and recreation board. All are invited to attend and celebrate Lautner’s years of service.
Read MoreMarilyn Ann Copeland, 1935 – 2019
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 28, at Abundant Life Ministries for Marilyn Ann Copeland, 85, of Jefferson. The Rev Mary Jane Oakland, assisting priest at St John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church in Ames, offered words of comfort. Music included “Love Divine” recorded by Julie Tvedt, and Gary Haupert as soloist with Sheryl Sloan as accompanist.
Read MoreHigh schools hold homecomings next week
Greene County and Paton-Churdan high schools will celebrate homecoming next week with a theme, “Fight Together; Win Together”. The Greene County senior class selected its homecoming court. The court includes Sophia Ausberger, Izzy Bravard, Nicole Rasmussen, Kassie Lamoureux and Sophia Havens, along with Brent Riley, Will Hansen, Tyler Miller, Cole Betts and Colby Kafer.
Read MoreJeff council names priorities for next fiscal year
Animal shelter moves up on list of priorities ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During a lengthy regular meeting on Sept 24, the Jefferson city council discussed budget priorities for fiscal year 2020-21, heard from a citizen concerning feral cats, discussed animal welfare and wildlife habitat, and carried on other regular business. As in previous years, the mayor and council members…
Read MoreRam v’ball team goes 1-2 last week
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team defeated Saydel 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and fell to conference foe Gilbert 0-3 and to Carroll 0-2 at a triangular in Jefferson Sept. 19. Senior Aubrey Heupel, Greene County’s setter, passed the 1000-career-assist mark at the South Hardin tournament on Sept. 14. A presentation was made at the home…
Read MoreLooking for a one-night stand?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I’m always on the lookout for a compelling book that I can devour in one night. It hardly ever happens anymore. I used to be able to pick up a murder mystery and toss it off before 4 am. Then I became tired of murders, what with cats solving them and A to Z series,…
Read MoreRams 4-0 in football after 28-0 win over Gilbert Tigers
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County continued their season sweep on the football field with a 28-0 shut out over Class 3A Gilbert. The Rams, ranked fifth in Class 2A, tallied their fourth victory on Linduska Field in Jefferson Sept. 20. Greene County scored four touchdowns, all in the first half. Ram fans were electrified when senior running back…
Read MoreGarden Club adds art panels to Memorial Garden
A trio of original steel art panels were installed this week at the Memorial Garden on E. Lincoln Way, a project of the Jefferson Garden Club. Created by Shane Olson of Olson Iron Works from collaborative designs of Olson and Garden Club members Sue Lucht, Pat Rusnak and Jacque Andrew, the panels, each 8 feet tall and 2 feet wide,…
Read MoreGenesis Development exploring partnership options
Citing “unprecedented operational challenges,” Genesis Development is exploring partnerships and/or transferring the services it now provides to persons with disabilities to other agencies. The Genesis Development board of directors made the announcement early this week after notifying employees late last week.
Read MoreChurdan library announces two events
The Churdan public library is hosting an informative program about Microsoft’s Windows 10 and its uses Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 am. Marcie Boerner of Webster-Calhoun Telephone will share her knowledge at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend.
Read MoreFarming long-term: From horse & plow to GPS in the fields
Historical society meets Oct. 4 at Rippey ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Nancy Hanaman of rural Rippey will lead a program on “Farming in Greene County: From horse & plow to GPS in the fields” on Friday, Oct. 4, when the Historical Society meets at the United Methodist Church in Rippey.
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