Visitor restrictions at Greene County Medical Center are being eased effective Nov. 1. Non-Covid patients will be allowed to have one designated visitor during their stay. A pediatric patient will be allowed to have two parent/guardians present. This will be a consistent person with no changes during the hospitalization. The visitor must stay in the room at all times. The…
Read MoreMonth: October 2021
FFA holding fall fundraising sale
The Greene County FFA chapter will hold its annual fall fundraiser Nov. 1-9. FFA members will take orders for fruit, meat and cheese, candy, Butter Braids, and popcorn. Delivery will be the second week of December. Proceeds from the fundraiser make it possible for FFA members to attend the national and state FFA conventions, conferences, and contests; to do learning…
Read MoreFall is a great time to plant a shade tree
It’s not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. “Properly planted trees will have a better opportunity for a long healthy life,” said Iowa DNR district forester Mark Vitosh. Improperly planted trees more easily succumb to wind and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 29
In Greene County district court Charles Andrew Richard Learned, 54, of Gowrie was sentenced Oct. 25 to five days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft-fourth degree. He must pay $463 victim restitution. He was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. He must also pay an amount not to exceed $600 for his…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Elisha Zechariah Hiram Ward of Jefferson on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He must pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $95 court costs. As part of a plea agreement, a charge against Ward in district court of…
Read MoreHome State Bank, Wild Rose partner for Mobile Hunger Fight
Goal is to package 30,000 meals in two hours Home State Bank is partnering with Wild Rose Casino for the second annual Mobile Hunger Fight event on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 pm at the Greene Room at the Wild Rose. Supporting local non-profit organization Meals from the Heartland, Home State Bank and Wild Rose are setting the…
Read MoreC. Custer, Bell Tower Foundation support casino vote
To the editor, I told the Iowa Gaming Commission in 2013 that it was not easy being Green (Greene) as we had been a “drive-through”, not a “drive-in” for tourists, new residents, new businesses nor industries. A casino would provide enjoyment for gaming, cultural entertainment, new employment opportunities, potential new residents and draw tourists to see other attractions in the…
Read MoreBeulah Booth, 1927 – 2021
Beulah Booth, 94, of Jefferson, formerly of Bagley, died October 28, 2021, at the Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson. Private family interment was at Dodge Township Cemetery. No public services were held. Beulah Jane, daughter of Frank and Grace (Mason) Mowrey, was born Aug. 10, 1927. She attended Coon Rapids School where she was a star forward for the basketball…
Read MoreJefferson city council candidates share views at public forum
Jefferson voters will elect three persons to four-year terms on the city council in the Nov. 2 election. Five candidates are on the ballot: incumbents Harry Ahrenholtz, Darren Jackson and Pat Zmolek; and challengers Heath Enns and Mark Wright. All five participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Jefferson Rotary Club Oct 19. Rotarian Rick Morain was moderator. About…
Read MoreGrCo students selected for All-State choir
Auditions for the All-State Music Festival were held Saturday, Oct. 23, at six sites around the state. Greene County students went to Atlantic to audition. Ten students auditioned for the All-State choir. Kierstin Purdie, Ava Schilling, Olivia Hoyt, Gavin VanderLinden and Brianna Blasnitz were selected. Daniele Madsen and Wyatt Villebro were both recalled and Daniele was chosen as a first alternate. These…
Read MoreCity/School election Tuesday, Nov. 2
Gaming referendum also on ballot Voters in Greene County will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the city and school board elections. The five polling places will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Voters will also cast a ballot on the continuation of gambling in the county. While the measure was overwhelmingly approved in 2013,…
Read MoreRams romp over R-S 55-14
Greene County (8-1) hosts OABCIG (8-1) Friday night ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County faced off against the Roland-Story Norsemen in the first round of Class 2A football playoffs last Friday night, taking the win 55-14 and advancing on to the second round this week. The Rams will host defending Class 1A state champion, OABCIG on Friday,…
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