Will also receive funds for hazard mitigation Greene County is among 25 Iowa counties that learned Feb. 23 they were named in a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for damage by high winds, severe storms, and tornadoes Dec. 15, 2021. The declaration provides assistance to public entities and select nonprofit organizations. Under the declaration, FEMA Public Assistance Program funding is available to eligible…
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Rams strike gold, silver at state wrestling tournament
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County wrestling had a successful state tournament showing, with two of the three bringing home medals. The state tournament took place at Wells Fargo Arena Feb. 17-19. Junior Kale Petersen, who has seen the state tournament before, was the second seed in the bracket although he was a Class 1A defending state…
Read MoreRams fall 65-57 to Jaguars to end hoops season
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team finished their season in the opening round of Class 2A tournament action last Feb. 14 against Southeast Valley. The Rams traveled to Kuemper High School in Carroll to face the Jaguars. The teams had faced each other a week earlier, resulting in a win for SEW. The…
Read MoreCarryout fundraiser lunch this Sunday
Members of the First United Methodist Church will host a fundraiser lunch Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The menu will be maid-rite sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, corn, and bars. All meals will be carryout. Meals can be reserved by calling 515-386-4411. Proceeds will go toward sending youngsters to summer camp. There will also be a pie…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present Clue The Musical March 11-13
Advance tickets available now The Community Players of Greene County will present Clue The Musical March 11, 12, and 13. Clue The Musical is based on the popular Parker Brothers board game, with the book by Peter DePietro, lyrics to Tom Chlode, and music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci. Like the board game, the plot centers on…
Read MoreAg Coffee set for March 11
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The last Ag Coffee of the season will be Friday, March 11, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. The topic will be the Agra…
Read MorePre-kindergarten round up is April 7
Greene County Elementary will hold pre-kindergarten round up Thursday, April 7, from 5 to7 pm in the elementary cafeteria. This is a come-and-go event with staff available to answer questions and to assist with online registration. The school offers two PK programs for children living within the district. A child who will be 4 years old on or before Sept.…
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