The anticipation is building for National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H. Greene County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make…
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Rams run at Roland-Story
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County high school cross country team had two meets scheduled last week. The Rams ran Thursday at the Roland-Story Norseman Invitational but the meet on Monday at West Marshall was cancelled due to inclement weather / course conditions. “We have some illness going through the boys team so we only ran five…
Read MoreAdmission of crabby genes
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I found a photo of my paternal grandparents as a young couple lounging on the grass with friends at a Fourth of July picnic, as it said on the back, no date. One of the young men wears a WWI uniform, the women wear snug, white, long-sleeved shirtwaists and calf-length black skirts. I figure the…
Read MoreRams pound Clarinda, 41-0
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County varsity football team powered its way through another opponent, thrashing Clarinda 41-0 Sept. 24 in Clarinda. The Rams went up 35-0 in the first half which allowed the team to substitute freely during the continuous clock in the second half. Greene County is 4-1 on the season. Richard Daugherty and the kickoff…
Read MoreOld high school repurposing project moves one step closer
Repurposing of the old Jefferson High School into rental housing moved a step forward with the announcement by the Iowa Economic Development Authority that the project has been awarded $694,343 in workforce housing tax credits. The announcement was made Sept. 22. A total of $29.8 million was awarded. IEDA received 137 applications requesting a total of $85.9 million. Of the…
Read MoreTJG offers pumpkin decor class
Thomas Jefferson Gardens will offer classes to create two pumpkin décor items on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Those interested may choose a morning class from 10:30 to 11:30 or an afternoon one from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. One pumpkin is made with decorative beads on a wire frame and the other is fabric created around a roll of toilet paper. “The pumpkins…
Read MoreCorn, soybean harvest four days ahead of normal year
Spotty precipitation did not slow activities down significantly as Iowa’s farmers had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 26, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included spraying for army worms in forages as well as harvesting hay, soybeans and corn. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 12 percent very short, 34 percent…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
September 26, 2021 The Rippey Lions Club met on Thursday, Sept. 9, for their regular meeting. Greg Jacobs, president, opened the meeting followed by a meal prepared and served by Phyllis Bardole. The Lions are considering community projects. Patches were presented that will be attached to the Lions Club banner. Lions Club members will do future planning regarding encouraging new…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 24
In Greene County district court Jonah Van Khua Lian, 31, of Clive was granted a deferred judgment Sept. 24 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. He was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must pay a $1,250 civil penalty and $305 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered Sept. 24 against Jonathan Phillip Michael Kennedy of Bagley on a charge of criminal mischief. He must also pay $15 restitution to the Greene County jail and $60 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Austin Ray Higgins Owens of…
Read MoreTemp redistricting commission meets Wednesday
The first meeting of the Greene County temporary redistricting commission will be Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 2 pm in the courthouse boardroom. Members of the commission will appoint a chairperson and secretary. Duties will be reviewed and existing supervisor districts will be examined. The commission will examine official census population data and review maps provided by the county’s GIS coordinator…
Read MoreCovid test positivity rate down some, but still ‘high’ by CDC guidelines
The Greene County public health department will begin administering booster doses Tuesday to persons who received the Pfizer vaccine and who meet some criteria. See an earlier post on GreeneCountyNewsOnline for more information. Public health director Becky Wolf stresses that those recommendations are only for those who received the Pfizer vaccine. In addition to public health, Pfizer boosters may be…
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