~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors heard details of a proposed renewable energy project involving a solar panel energy farm south of Grand Junction at their regular meeting May 17. Representatives of National Grid Renewables, formerly called Geronimo Energy, based in Minneapolis, MN, spoke at the meeting. William Risse, permitting specialist, and Sidney Beck, development associate, described…
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Ram golf update
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys golf team played in a Class 3A Sectional at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club Friday, May 15, and placed fourth among eight teams. Coach Heath Telleen noted that it was one of the team’s better rounds this year but it wasn’t enough to advance in the tournament. The Rams were…
Read MoreRam soccer report
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County soccer teams competed against Nevada Tuesday, May 12. The girls were in Grand Junction where they fell 10-0 in one half of play. The boys traveled to Nevada where they were shut out 5-0 by the Cubs. Boys coach Carl Behne explained the Rams were playing shorthanded and did not possess the ball…
Read MoreMay 25 registration deadline for Scranton Kids Fishing Day
Details are being finalized for the Scranton Kids Fishing Day to be held on Saturday, June 5, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Lost Lagoon /Pond Park in Scranton. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, May 25. Registration is required so plans can be made for the correct number of youngsters and parents. Ages 4-17 years are invited…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival, ‘Mission Impossible 2.0’, slated for June 11-12
The 2021 Bell Tower Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, June 11-12 with the theme of “Mission Impossible 2.” Chairperson of the Festival is Dr Philip Heisterkamp. Heisterkamp and his committee have been working to create an enjoyable experience for all ages. Many of the traditional events will be offered such as the Tower of Fame ceremony on Friday…
Read MoreThe lies are killing us
~a column by Colleen O’Brien One of my favorite quotes is from Winston Churchill – “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Many times in a long life, I’ve done this, at the time not realizing I was doing anything extraordinary, but only so much later – now, in fact – realizing that I was never giving up, I was…
Read MoreGrCo HS has student job fair
Greene County High School sponsored a student job fair on Monday, May 17. Eleven area businesses set up shop in the commons area of the high school from 11:45 am to 1 pm so students could visit with them during lunch or during advisory time. Representatives from the companies discussed job openings with interested students and offered job applications for students to complete. Teresa…
Read MoreScranton Community Fundraiser plans told
Plans are underway for the 2021 edition of the Scranton Community Fundraiser. The date of Saturday, Sept. 18, has been selected with festivities held at the Scranton Community Center. Live music from Backroads Roots and a meal catered by Lidderdale Country Store along with Greene County producer groups will kick off the evening. Adult beverages as well as soft drinks will…
Read MoreMedical center has $14M impact on local economy
Greene County Medical Center generated in excess of a $14 million impact from salaries and employee benefits for the Greene County area economy in 2020, according to the most recent economic impact study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). The medical center has 267 non-contracted employees with over 97 different positions. Employees at the hospital purchase goods and services locally…
Read MoreMedical center trustees attain full certification
Greene County Medical Center was among eight health systems across Iowa to receive three star recognition for 100 percent board members participation in the Iowa Hospital Association’s board certification program. As the newest trustee joining the board in January 2020, Katherine Neese participated in the certification program for the first time. The IHA Hospital Board Certification program is a voluntary…
Read MoreWest central Iowa driest part of the state
Most of Iowa received some precipitation during the week ending May 16, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Much of Iowa continues to need additional precipitation. Normal temperatures would also aid crop development. Field activities included planting, spraying, and applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer. Cleaning of…
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