~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard from landowner Carroll Perkins at the regular board meeting April 29 concerning problems with Drainage Ditch 14 (DD14) that had first been presented by Michelle Fields, IT/GIS/drainage department, at the April 15 meeting. (DD14 includes sections 34-36 of Jackson Township and sections 1-3 of Greenbrier Township about six…
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History Boy Theater now a non-profit organization
Presenting “Young Frankenstein” in June History Boy Theater Company in downtown Jefferson has been entertaining and delighting theater lovers for more than 10 years. History Boy announced last week the professional theater is now a non-profit organization (and honestly, most theaters are.)
Read MoreCareer academy topic of info session May 8
The public is invited to an informational meeting about the Greene County Career Academy Wednesday, May 8, at 7 pm at the high school auditorium. The topic of the meeting is the strands and curriculum at the academy: computer science/programming, welding/advanced manufacturing, culinary/hospitality, healthcare, agriculture IT, and construction. Persons who want more information about the meeting can call school superintendent…
Read MoreUpcoming salad luncheon supports projects
For the 25 years of its existence, proceeds from the salad luncheon sponsored by PEO Chapter CZ have benefitted local projects. Recently, the chapter presented a check for $400 to the Christian Action Resource Center for its building renovation needs. Hosting its 26th annual luncheon on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Joseph Parish Center…
Read MoreRams finish eighth at HOIAC boys golf meet
The Greene County boys golf team placed eighth of eight teams at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference golf meet Tuesday at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. Nevada won the conference title with a score of 143. Cubs golfers claimed the top four medalist positions with Kyle Linder shooting 35 and Caden Jones, Dylan Sporrer and Harold…
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Upcoming programs and events at the Scranton public library are: A Matter of Balance – Mondays and Thursdays, May 2-23, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Greene County public health program. Program fee: $25 May Day story hour – Wednesday, May 1, at 4 pm. Make May baskets and May flowers Bubble Story Hour – Wednesday, May 15, at 4 pm.…
Read MoreNearly one-third of corn crop planted
Favorable weather conditions at the beginning of the week ending April 28 allowed Iowa farmers to make planting progress according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, rain and snow over the weekend created some fieldwork delays. Statewide there were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included hauling manure, applying anhydrous, tillage and planting.
Read MoreRam boys golfers third of five at Dayton course
The Greene County boys golf team finished third at the Southeast Valley (Gowrie) Invitational at the Dayton Golf and Country Club on Friday. Ogden shot 179 for nine holes to win the event, followed by the host Jaguars at 211, Greene County 221, Manson-Northwest Webster 223, and 270 for Glidden-Ralston.
Read MoreGirls golf trails field at Story City
Greene County played its first 18-hole girls’ golf tournament of the season April 26 in Story City. The Rams shot 474, falling into last place. Gilbert won with 383 strokes, followed by host Roland-Story 385, South Hamilton 395, Bondurant-Farrar 470, and North Polk 471. Ellie Madson with 105 and Mariah Block at 106 led the Rams. Alexis Miller shot 131…
Read MoreBoys soccer team tops Valley United, takes first loss from Gilbert
Eighth-ranked Class 2A Gilbert handed the sixth-ranked Rams their first loss of the soccer season in a 2-1 clash April 25 in Grand Junction. Greene County started the campaign 6-0. The Rams led 1-0 early with the match tied 1-1 at the half. Isaiah Losee gave the Rams the lead with a goal about seven minutes into the match. Gilbert…
Read MoreGirls soccer team 2-5 on season
The Greene County girls soccer team celebrated a 2-1 victory in Logan April 20, over non-conference opponent Logan-Magnolia. Julia Saul had both goals for the Rams and both were in the first half. Coach Marilyn Tasler said the only L-M goal came in the second half from a deflected pass off a Ram player. The victory improves the girls to…
Read MoreRams compete at Drake Relays
Greene County had two top 10 finishes on Thursday at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. Carter Morton was sixth in the Class 2A boys’ high jump, leaping 6’ 5”, and Brianna Osterson’s mark of 17’ 3” was seventh in the long jump for the girls.
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