~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team took on the Saydel Eagles on Oct. 12 on the Eagles’ home court, winning 3-0 and increasing their record to 15-9 for the season. The Rams overtook the Eagles right away in the first set, going 25-11 to start the night. The next two sets also went to…
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Ram boys second in HOIAC conference meet
~by Taylor Teays for the Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams cross country team made the trip to Jewell on Oct. 11 to compete in the Heart of Iowa Conference championship. The boys team earned second place out of seven complete teams at the race. It was a cloudy, rainy day at the Jewell Golf and Country Club. The girls…
Read MoreRams attack Clarke 49-2
Remain undefeated in Class 2A District 8 ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County varsity football team faced off against Clarke on Friday night and took the win 49-3 to increase their season record to 7-1. The Rams finished play in Class 2A District 8 undefeated. In the opening round of Class 2A playoffs, Greene County (7-1)…
Read MoreScranton United Charity Drive underway
The United Charity Drive for the Scranton community is underway. Committee members worked last week stuffing envelopes and preparing the donor information for mailing. They ask that people return their donations to Peoples Bank in Scranton or mail to P.O. Box 308 by Nov. 22. Committee members include Leesa Squibb, president; Niki Edwards, secretary; Ashley Squibb, treasurer; Becky Pemble, Jerry…
Read MoreLying liars and those who vote for them
`a column by Colleen O’Brien “…the chain of responsibility,” a phrase used in an opinion column* in the October 15 New York Times turned out to be a surprising point of view that needs to be publicized. The guest columnist Mr. Eyal Press wrote about Americans who vote for people who wind up doing dreadful things once elected, which I…
Read MoreUMW serving chicken & noodles Sunday
The United Methodist Women of Jefferson will be holding a chicken and homemade noodle carryout/drive up dinner on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The entree will be served over mashed potatoes and served with fruit salad and a dessert. Call the church for reservations 386-4411. Extra cooked chicken and noodles are also for sale and dried noodles…
Read MoreDNR reminds drivers to be alert for deer
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources advises to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks. Autumn deer behavior, crop harvest and peak travel times for motorists combine to hike the risk of vehicle-deer collisions in Iowa. From the middle of October until the third week of November, Iowa bucks become more active in the pursuit of…
Read MoreTJG board opens ‘Understanding Democracy’ speaker series with First Amendment specialist
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County board will host a series of discussion events entitled Understanding Democracy. The first of the free events will be held Sunday, Oct. 31, beginning at 2 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens Welcome Center. Randy Evans, executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, will be the first speaker in the series.…
Read MoreGrow Greene County grant applications available
Grow Greene County has released its competitive grant application for the seventh round of grants that will be distributed to nonprofit, governmental and charitable organizations from Greene County which submit a successful application for a project. Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation is the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County. Grants awarded in 2022 will…
Read MoreJeff council okays CDBG application for former hardware store rehab
A year from now there will be two more restaurants in downtown Jefferson if a pair of projects stay on schedule. Why Not Us announced earlier this month plans to open The Centennial in the former location of Angie’s Tea Garden possibly as soon as next spring, with Sara Ostrander will be restauranteur. The Jefferson city council at its Oct.…
Read MoreRain slowed harvest only a little
Despite measurable precipitation across Iowa, harvest continued as farmers had 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 17, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continued to include harvesting soybeans and corn, fall tillage and applying fertilizer. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 8 percent very short, 34 percent short, 57 percent adequate and…
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