In Greene County district court disposition was entered against Raymond Tillman Bacon, 45, of Grand Junction after he pleaded guilty to guilty to three counts of domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, amended from sex abuse- third degree. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail on each count, with the sentences concurrent. He must complete the…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 11 against Sarah Dawn Schwery of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Schwery was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Michael David Teeples of Jefferson, reckless use of firearm; Makelia Rose Ranee Brown of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Harvick…
Read MoreRams qualify nine events for state track & field meet
The Greene County Rams will have five events at the state track and field meet this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The Rams competed at a qualifying meet in Treynor last Thursday. The top two places in the qualifying meet are automatic qualifiers for the state meet, with the remaining positions filled by comparing times/distances…
Read MoreMary Jordan, 1949 – 2022
Funeral services were held May 16, 2022, at Northside Assembly in Jefferson for Mary Elizabeth Jordan, 72, of Jefferson. Pastor Rod Block offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist. Casket bearers were Josh Jordan, Simon Jordan, Jim Funcke, Jared Funcke, Jonathan Funcke and Nelson Carman. Interment was at Dillavou Cemetery in Kendrick Township, Greene County. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Jordan…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
Studies show that more than 50 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their life. Having poor mental health can make everyday life and maintaining recovery challenging, but it can also have an impact on families, communities, and our whole world. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and costs…
Read MoreRams tie with Nevada in HOIAC golf meet
The Greene County boys golf team tied with Nevada for first place at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference meet May 3 at Lincoln Valley Golf Course in State Center. Both teams scored 338, but the Cubs’ fifth score was 94, beating the Rams’ fifth score. Joe Carey shot a 76, earning him the conference champion title. ack Hansen was…
Read MoreRam girls pick up first soccer win, boys claim two wins
~by Taylor Teas for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls soccer team picked up their first win of the season last week, with two losses sandwiching the victory. On May 5, the girls traveled to Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll to face the Knights. The Rams took the loss 3-1. Chanlyn Cunningham scored the loan Ram goal for…
Read MoreRam girls fifth at NP meet, fifth in HOIAC meet
The Greene County girls track team had two meets last week, one of which was cut short due to weather, and the other being the Heart of Iowa Conference track meet. On May 2, the Rams traveled to North Polk, where the meet was stopped due to inclement weather. With the events that were completed, the Rams were sitting in…
Read MoreRam boys track & field places sixth at NP, third in conference meet
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys track team finished their last regular season week of action last week, taking sixth in a shortened meet on Tuesday, and third in their conference meet on Thursday. The state qualifying meet is Thursday, May 12, at Treynor. The top finishers will advance to the state meet to be…
Read MorePartner of Nursing award to Care Management director Sessions
Amy Sessions, Care Management director, was honored May 11 as the 2022 Partner of Nursing at Greene County Medical Center as another way to honor team members during Nurses and Hospital Week. There were six nominees recognized this year. Sessions’ nomination described her dedication to the medical center noting, “Amy does wonderful education with the respiratory patients and with the…
Read MoreClyde Lane, 1931 – 2022
A graveside memorial service will be held May 24 at Jefferson Municipal Cemtery for Clyde Lane, 90, of Holstein. Words of comfort will be offered by the Rev Kim Nofel, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Honorary bearers will be Jake Lane, Nick Lane and Kate Lane. Military rites will be performed by the Iowa Army Honor Guard. Clyde…
Read MoreSchool board fires teacher who was drunk at school
The contract of a Greene County high school teacher who was arrested at the school March 31 with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit for intoxication was terminated at a special meeting of the board of education Wednesday. School superintendent Tim Christensen recommended terminating the continuing contract of special education teacher Peyton Paddock, 24. The board approved…
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