~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams volleyball team faced off against the Perry Jayettes on Perry’s home court Oct. 5, winning all three sets of the night. The sets went 25-11, 25-9 and 25-23, all to the Rams. Once again, Greene County junior Bella Schroeder led the team in kills for the night, adding 12…
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Rams run in two meets last week
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County cross country teams ran in the South Central Calhoun Cross Country Invitational at the Lake City Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 5. There were two runners for the girls. Olivia Shannon came in 32nd and Autumn Stevens came in 56th. There was no team score for the Rams. Seven runners…
Read MoreBiden appoints Peckumn to ICE position
President Joe Biden has appointed Jefferson native Nicole Peckumn as the assistant director, Office of Public Affairs for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Peckumn began her role in September. Peckumn has extensive public affairs and branding experience in the public and private sector, most recently working for the government of the District of Columbia as the chief of…
Read MoreAmerican Legion to host oratory contest
College. Money. Two words that go hand-in-hand. It takes a lot of money to pay for a college education. For high school students, there is a way to actually talk your way to college. Each year the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program awards more than $138,000 in college scholarships. The contest is open to all high school and…
Read MoreButterfield named CEO at medical center
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees and their affiliation partner, UnityPoint Health –Des Moines, has announced the hiring of Chad Butterfield as the new chief executive officer(CEO). Butterfield will transition from Greene County Medical Center’s chief financial officer to his new role as CEO effective Oct. 18, 2021. “On behalf of the Greene County Medical Center board of…
Read MoreHalloween festivities slated for Thursday, Oct. 28
Young ghosts and goblins and their parents can mark Thursday, Oct. 28, as the day for Halloween activities in Jefferson. The Jefferson parks and recreation department kicks off the festivities by inviting costumed children to an open house-style Halloween party at the Greene County Community Center from 3:45 to 5 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. There is no…
Read MoreHarvest continues ahead of normal year
Scattered precipitation slowed harvest in some areas, but statewide Iowa’s farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 10, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting soybeans and corn, fall tillage and applying fertilizer. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 12 percent very short, 31 percent short, 55 percent adequate…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 8
In Greene County district Russell Lee Gardner, 46, of Panora was sentenced Oct. 4 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- second degree. He was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge; both were suspended. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of driving while license…
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October 11, 2021 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club shared a potluck meal at their regular meeting. As part of the business / planning meeting, the group considered fundraising plans, including a pancake meal in November, working on a list of those who might be interested in joining, community and other projects for the year ahead. The next…
Read MorePaton mayor Burrell supports gaming in county
To the editor, I must admit I was skeptical when the Wild Rose Casino gambling license first came up. The selling point was the funds the local communities and surrounding counties would receive annually along with grant opportunities. I thought “sure, little Paton is going to see any of that.” Well, was I ever wrong. The annual check we receive…
Read MoreJerry, Mary Jane Fields encourage YES vote on gaming question
To the editor, In 2013, our county did something bold and unexpected. We rallied together to pass a referendum to allow gaming in Greene County—why not, we had nothing to lose and everything to gain. The turnout was the highest ever for a single-issue vote, and we saw people who hadn’t voted in years get involved. The 75.1 percent approval…
Read MorePublic health tells flu/Covid vaccine clinic times
Positivity rate for Covid testing is down from last week Greene County public health is offering “one-stop” vaccine clinics through early November. Public health staff will administer flu vaccines and/or Covid-19 vaccines at several clinics. All three brands of Covid vaccines will be available – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. The Covid vaccine is available for anyone who is…
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