FFA members across the state of Iowa celebrated success when they gathered for the 93rd Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference on April 18-20 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization. National FFA Secretary Anna Mathis kicked off the conferences with a…
Read MoreDay: April 28, 2021
State qualifying meet in Manson
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and Iowa High School Athletic Association have announced track & field State qualifying assignments. Greene County will go to Manson for Class 2A competition on Thursday, May 13. In class 2A, first and second in each event automatically qualifies for the May 20-22 Coed State Meet at Drake…
Read MoreRam boys soccer wins two matches
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys’ soccer team hosted 1-9 Harlan on Karber Field in Grand Junction on Monday, April 19. The Rams fired three goals in the first half while holding Harlan scoreless. The Cyclones came back in the second half to score two goals, but GC kicked an insurance goal for a 4-2 victory. The…
Read MoreMaker’s Brew adding cafe to Scranton Main St
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Expanding from their original vision, Maker’s Brew Café on Main St in Scranton has added a restaurant to the original Coffee Shop. Plans are to serve breakfast and lunch beginning this week. The Coffee Shop / Cafe will be open Monday-Friday from 7 am to 2 pm. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday but…
Read MoreRam golf report
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys golf team posted a victory at Manson on Thursday, April 22. The Rams fired a low 180 on the nine-hole event to outdistance second place Southeast Valley by 36 strokes for 216 and Manson-NW Webster shot 226. Joe Carey was meet medalist, carding 41. Sawyer Schiltz and Kole Teeples also shot…
Read MoreIowa Environmental Stewardship Award to Robbins Land & Cattle
In celebration of Earth Day, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recognizes the state’s beef cattle producers—the original stewards of land and natural resources. Justin and Lacie Robbins of Scranton of Robbins Land & Cattle LLC has been named the 2021 Iowa Environmental Stewardship Award Program winner. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) recognizes the outstanding stewardship…
Read MoreHas it come to this, or has it always been this?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Being oneself, being human, can be so wearying. The sun shines. Somewhere near, a mockingbird is pretending to be a cardinal. Good signs, happy signs. But across the way on a snag tree is an osprey screeing mournfully for her lover, and I turn sad. I’m with ya, girl. Where did he go? My Audubon…
Read MoreJava & Juice returns after pandemic hiatus
The popular Java & Juice in Jefferson will resume at the comfort level of the host. Java & Juice is a project of the economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community to encourage area residents to support businesses and organizations with an increased awareness of products and services offered. Businesses or organizations can offer virtual…
Read MoreMuseum opens May 1
The Greene County Historical Museum at 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson will open for the summer on Saturday, May 1. Hours will be Saturdays from 9 am to noon and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm. Masks will be available for those who need them.
Read MoreClass reunions meet at Bell Tower Festival
Reunion Rendezvous returns for a second time The Bell Tower Festival will be held June 11-12 in Jefferson, and this is a traditional time for class reunions to meet. There may be even more classes since the reunions and festival were cancelled last year. The Greene County School Foundation welcomes all the classes and alumni back along with their families. Annie Ostendorf…
Read MoreCorn planting a bit behind due to cold
Below normal temperatures during the week ending April 25 delayed planting for some farmers but as the weekend neared, planting accelerated according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Field activities for the week included applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer, tilling fields and planting. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa…
Read MoreHistorical Society seeks donations to cover costs of a new roof on the museum…
… and other expenses ~by Roger Aegerter, director of the Greene County Historical Society When I was entrusted as executive director of the Greene County Historical Society a little less than 10 years ago, I tried to familiarize myself with not only the contents of our museum but also with the structure of the building. I am still discovering new…
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