Hispanics United for Perry (HUP) will host its annual Latino Festival, ¡Viva Perry!, Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 am to 7 pm. This year the festival will be held in Pattee Park at the bandshell area located on the west side of the park. Food and other booths will be set up in the parking lot and grassy area next…
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August 31 deadline near for Nov. 8 ballot
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal While the ballot for most of the Nov. 8 general election was set by the results of the primary election in June, there are still three non-partisan entities that will elect members to their boards. Nomination papers for positions on the board of trustees of the Greene County Medical Center, soil and water conservation commission…
Read MoreThird annual Scranton community fundraiser slated for Sept. 17
Plans for the 2022 Scranton Community Fundraiser event are being finalized. Saturday, September 17, is the date for the third such event. All festivities will be held in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium. Supper will be provided by Greene County producer groups and Lidderdale Country Store. Soft drinks and the popular ice cream bar will be available as well. Silent…
Read MoreMuch of Iowa gets welcome rain
Widespread rain across the state resulted in 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 21, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn for silage, cutting hay, and applying pesticides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 18 percent very short, 30 percent short, 50 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. Thanks to…
Read MoreExperienced players will lead Ram volleyball team
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal With three All Conference players returning to the Greene County Volleyball Team, Coach Chris Heisterkamp is optimistic about the upcoming season. The Rams have four additional letterwinners to boost the line-up in 2022. Three seniors will lead the Rams on the court. Bella Schroeder, a middle hitter, was a first team All Conference selection as…
Read MoreRam gridiron team hopeful for another successful season
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal It will be hard to duplicate the success of the 2021 Greene County football season but coach Caden Duncan and the Rams are up to the challenge. The Rams enjoyed an 8-2 season, falling only to AC/GC in overtime in the first game of the season and then to OABCIG in the playoffs. They won…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 19
In Greene County district court Eric Wayne Bellinghausen, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He may complete the Des…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 19
In Greene County magistrate court a Miranda Schlicht of Ralston was sentenced to seven days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of a no contact order. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Royce Christopher Gonnelly of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree.…
Read MoreKeith Vander Wilt, 1951 – 2022
Keith Anton Vander Wilt, loving husband of Beth and father of Heather and Emily, passed away Aug. 19, 2022, at age 70 at the Greene County Medical Center, after a courageous two months with brain cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 2 pm at the Performing Arts Center at Greene County High School in…
Read MoreUebel, Reedy join medical center foundation board
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation board announced two new members to the board at its July meeting. Jefferson resident Nikki Uebel and Scranton resident Cara Reedy have joined the medical center foundation board. “We are excited to announce two new board members to the foundation board,” said Nancy Houska, foundation director. “Their backgrounds in banking, finance, and marketing will…
Read MoreCarlson rules in State Fair food department contests
Jefferson’s premier State Fair baker, Marianne Carlson, won first place overall, the Sweepstakes Award, and a $200 gift card in the King Arthur Baking Company yeast bread contest judged Friday, Aug. 12, at the Iowa State Fair. She placed first, second or third in eight separate divisions to claim the Sweepstakes Award. She placed first in the caraway rye, egg,…
Read MoreGreene County FFA at State Fair horse, dairy shows
The Greene County FFA chapter placed fifth in equestrian team rankings at the Iowa State Fair FFA horse show judged Aug. 9-10, prior to the start of the fair. Allison Fields showed the champion Western-type horse and Emma Halterman showed the reserve champion pony breeds. The FFA dairy show was judged Aug. 11, with 16 exhibitors representing 14 chapters showing…
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