Paton-Churdan senior Danielle Hoyle won the Class 1A girls discus throw at the State Track and Field meet, becoming the first Rocket to be a state track and field champion in more than 30 years. Hoyle claimed the title on her sixth and final throw with a winning toss of 130′ 11″. She was in fourth place going into final…
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Two fourth place finishes at state track for Rams
A total of 14 Ram athletes competed in 12 events in the Coed State Track and Field Meet at Drake Stadium May 20-22. Among Iowa’s finest high school athletes, two Ram track events placed fourth in Class 2A competition. Jackson Morton placed fourth in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.18 seconds. The winning time in 2A was 14.49…
Read MoreGrCoHS holds Senior Awards Night
The Senior Awards Night for the Greene County Class of 2021 was held May 18 at the school auditorium. Valedictorians are Kendall Fecher, Ashlyn Frederick and Lauryn Killion. Salutatorian is Victoria Peterson. Seniors were recognized for a variety of accomplishments during their high school years. Students were honored for performing and documenting community service during their high school years. Students…
Read MoreFree day camps to explore several topics
Parents who are looking for something to keep their children busy this summer will find help from ISU Greene County Extension and Greene County Schools. Extension is partnering with Greene County Community Schools to offer free summer day camps the entire month of June! The sessions include lunch. Fizz, Bubble, Goo will be held Tuesday, June 8 from 9 am…
Read MoreCattlemen name scholarship recipients
The Greene County Cattlemen congratulate all 2021 Greene County High School and Paton-Churdan High School graduates. Congratulations are also in order for 11 GCHS students and four P-C students as they were selected to receive a scholarship from the Greene County Cattlemen. Scholarships totaled $11,000 The Cattlemen’s scholarship program is made possible through the support of donors and sponsors who support the organization at…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 21
In Greene County district court William Richardson, 66, of Jefferson was sentenced May 13 after he pleaded guilty to charges of possession of methamphetamine- second offense, amended from possession of methamphetamine- third or subsequent offense, and possession of marijuana- second offense, amended from possession of marijuana- third or subsequent offense. On the methamphetamine charge, he was sentenced to two years…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 21
In Greene County magistrate court Dylan Lee Pedersen of Lake City was sentenced May 19 to seven days in the Sac County jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of violation of a no contact order. A judgment was entered for a $105 fine with a $15.756 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in…
Read MoreTrain strikes car that had been driven down the tracks in Grand Junction
An unattended vehicle was struck on the Union Pacific railroad crossing at 18th St in Grand Junction Thursday at 10:32 pm. Greene County Ambulance and Grand Junction rescue were called to the scene before it was learned there was no one in the vehicle. The driver who had left her vehicle on the tracks, Shari Allen, 43, of Grand Junction…
Read MoreSolar farm may be coming to Greenbrier Township
~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…
Read MoreRam 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…
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