The Greene County boys’ soccer team lost a match at home April 27 to Winterset, snapping a five-match winning streak. The Rams are tied for ninth in the Class 1A ratings and are 7-3 on the season. Winterset fired two goals in the first half and three in the second to overtake the Rams 5-1. Gesser Aguilar scored the…
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Ram girl soccer team shows improvement
The Greene County girls soccer team had a busy week that included six matches. The Rams came close to victories on Monday, April 26, but ended losing 2-1 to both Humboldt and Logan-Magnolia in Grand Junction. Greene County traveled to Grandview Christian April 29 where they fell 10-0. Coach Peyton Paddock noted the game ended 21 minutes into the second…
Read MoreRam golf report
The Greene County girls golf team had four players April 27 to post a team score against Webster City. The Lynx won 209 to the Rams’ 245. Alex Miller led GC, tying for third place with 52. Medalist WC’s Katie Casady stroked 49. Additional scores for the Rams included Brianna Habben 57, Kathryn Beaman 62 and Afton Funcke 74. Friday,…
Read MoreGrCo ag teacher Harris honored by IA Assoc of Ag Educators
The Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators named Raelyn Harris from Greene County Community Schools as the Southwest District Outstanding Young Member for 2021. This award was established as a means to encourage young teachers to remain in the profession and to encourage and recognize participation in professional activities. It is awarded to an outstanding young agricultural educator in each district…
Read MoreNew Healthy Rides initiative providing free transportation to medical appointments in Jefferson
Greene County public health, along with Greene County Medical Center and the Foundation, have launched a new initiative called Healthy Rides. Healthy Rides is a program that will provide transportation for Greene County residents to medical appointments at Greene County Medical Center or McFarland Clinic in Jefferson at no cost. Residents are available to use these services now Monday through…
Read MoreMethodist Women to host Mother’s Day brunch to-go in Jefferson
The Methodist Women at Jefferson First United Methodist Church will serve Mother’s Day brunch this Sunday, May 9, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The menu features egg casserole, sausage gravy over biscuits, muffins and fresh fruit. Call ahead orders are required at 515-386-4411. The meal will be served as carry-out only at the church’s covered entry on the south…
Read MorePlanting ahead of normal due to dry conditions
Planting of corn and soybean crops accelerated during the week ending May 2, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week due to limited precipitation. Other field activities such as applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer were sporadic, due to strong winds. Dry conditions are a concern. Topsoil moisture levels…
Read MoreJefferson receives awards at 2021 Iowa Tourism Conference
Jefferson received two tourism awards at the 2021 Iowa Tourism Conference at a ceremony on April 28 in Des Moines. The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower received the award for 2021 Outstanding Attraction (Rural). Earning the award for Outstanding Promotional Material (Rural) was Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community (JM:MS&CC). Three tourism team members Deb McGinn, Pat Richards and…
Read MoreAnnual medical center golf tournament a celebration of healthcare heroes
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation will hold its annual golf fundraiser Friday, June 18, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. A special celebration of local healthcare heroes will be included this year, which marks the ninth year of the tournament fundraiser. The tournament will be a shotgun start at 10 am with a 4-person team scramble format. Options include…
Read MoreSupes start redistricting process
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During a short board meeting on May 3, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed several actions to be taken at the next meeting on May 10. Deputy auditor Billie Jo Hoskins told the supervisors they are responsible for setting up a temporary redistricting commission of three, five, or seven people by May 15. The…
Read MoreCovid vaccine at food pantry this month
Greene County public health will provide Covid-19 vaccines at the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry Wednesdays in May, from 9 to 11:30 am. No appointment is necessary and there is no charge for the vaccine.
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