~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County wrestlers went 1-1 in a double dual held in Jefferson Dec. 12. Coach Zach Beekman’s Rams lost 42-39 to Heart of Iowa Activities Conference rival Gilbert to start the night, then doubled up on ADM 54-27 to finish the evening. The Rams are 3-2 in dual meets.
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GrCoHS National Honor Society inducts new members
The Greene County chapter of National Honor Society grew by 20 members at an induction ceremony held Sunday, Nov. 17, in the high school auditorium. Guest speaker was high school activities director Todd Gordon. School principal Brian Phillips and school superintendent Tim Christensen presented certificates to the new members. A reception for the new members and their families followed the…
Read MoreSupervisors hear good news in public health budget request
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors again heard progress reports and requests for funding from numerous programs at the regular meeting on Dec. 16. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported collaborative efforts with Greene County Family Medicine, a designated rural health clinic formerly known as UnityPoint Clinic. Wolf said the collaboration “provides services…
Read MoreSharpened pencils
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As I sat at my friend’s dining room table waiting for her to get ready to go out, in front of me was a pilsner glass of pens and pencils. After staring them down for a while, I chose the one very sharp pencil with a big eraser.
Read MoreLifestyle Challenge will encourage healthier living
Greene County Medical Center and the Jefferson park and recreation department are collaborating on a new program – Lifestyle Challenge – to help area residents improve their health and wellness through weight loss, exercise, and better nutrition. Lifestyle Challenge is a team effort. Two to six persons will comprise a team. Teams can be all male, all female, co-ed, family…
Read MoreFamily Medicine Clinic adds behavioral health provider
Beginning Jan. 6, the Greene County Family Medicine Clinic will offer behavioral health services with board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Heather Wilson. As a PMHNP-BC, Wilson is trained to provide a wide range of behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Her focus is on health promotion and disease prevention.
Read MoreNativity Festival celebrates Habitat for Humanity, raises funds
The eighth annual Nativity Festival, a fundraiser of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity, raised $7,147, although the books aren’t closed on the event. Jill Lamoureux and Melody Larson once again organized a display of about two dozen nativity sets from the collections of area residents. The nativity sets ranged from a children’s set crafted from empty toilet paper rolls…
Read MoreGrCo girls still looking for first hoops win
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County girls basketball had a rough week on the court, losing 85-15 at Gilbert and to #1 North Polk 85-16. Gilbert 85 – Rams 15 Gilbert’s offense totally out matched that of the Greene County girls, scoring 85 points while their defense held the Rams to 15 in a very lopsided basketball game in…
Read MoreRam boys at 1-3 after loss to N. Polk
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys played two quarters of winning basketball, but cold shooting that started midway through the third quarter and continued into the fourth quarter doomed them to their third loss of the season Dec. 13 in Alleman against the North Polk Comets.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Dec. 18, 2019 MUSIC RECITAL – The piano and violin students of Janice Johnston performed at a recital for approximately 40 of their family and friends on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15. Sharing their talents were Summer South, Brogan Groves, Josey Weaver, Daniel Cerveny, Kaitlyn Halterman and Joshuah Sparks. A light lunch was served and attendees spent the remaining time visiting.
Read MoreThree-fourths of new school now under roof
Although construction of the new Greene County high school and career academy is still behind the original schedule due to the poor weather during the fall, the two-week stretch of beautiful weather at the end of November and the beginning of December proved to be a big help. A significant amount of work completed including two concrete pours.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 12
In Greene County district county Luke Stephen Peter Pettey, 28, of Des Moines was sentenced Dec. 9 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of carrying weapons. He was given credit for time served in the Polk County jail on other charges. Pettey was fined $700 with a $245 surcharge. A charge…
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