The Greene County Rams advanced in the Class 2A playoffs with a 35-13 win Oct. 21 in Jefferson over the Union Knights of La Porte City. The Knights brought a 2-6 record into the game while the Rams, 2A District 8 champions, had a 7-1 record. The next round has the Rams hosting the West Lyon Wildcats of Inwood Oct.…
Read MoreDay: October 26, 2022
County to receive land from W. Teagarden’s estate
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors accepted a gift of land from the estate of the late Wallace Teagarden at the meeting Oct. 24. The 60-acre tract located in section 30 of North Junction Township will become the second wildlife refuge in the county. Teagarden specified in his will that the gift be “under the…
Read MoreMannel recognized for professional excellence in Extension work
Recognizing the need for women-centered educational programs for farm women, Lori Mannel has spent nearly a decade offering programs of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at the local level. Mannel, the county extension director in Greene County, was awarded the “County Professional Excellence” honor during the annual ANR professional development conference Oct. 11-12 in Ames. The award recognizes a…
Read MoreRam spikers fall in four to OABCIG
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team finished its season last week after falling 3-1 to OABCIG Oct. 17 in the opening round of Class 3A regional action. The Rams stayed close in the first two sets, falling 30-28 in the first and 26-24 in the second. In the third set, the Rams bounced…
Read MoreP-C middle schoolers do 20-mile bike ride
Paton-Churdan Middle School students rode the Sauk Rail Trail from Maple River to Lake View on Friday, Oct. 21. Students were challenged with a 20-mile bike ride but rewarded with the beautiful views on the trail, social time with their friends and a pizza lunch at Speaker Park in Lake View. This ride isn’t all about physical activity. It is…
Read MoreEasing the loss after a hurricane
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Stories suggested to me in the lull after a hurricane: 1. Tales from my very grown children’s childhoods 2. Live Oaks, mangroves and palms – how they behave with hurricanes Both of these are comforting topics after days of nothing to see and talk about but ugliness and devastation. 1. Word person that I liked…
Read MoreJava and Jazz returns to Greene County
Java and Jazz returns to Greene County High School Saturday, Nov. 12. This year’s event will feature the Greene County High School jazz band and the Iowa State University Jazz Ensemble with coffee donated by Greene Bean Coffee. The ISU ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Mike Giles, includes Greene County graduate Clay Peters. Java and Jazz will begin at…
Read MoreAmerican Legion recognizes 60-year member
Glenn Carstensen of Jefferson was presented Oct. 22 with a 60-year certificate of appreciation and given a 60-year hat pin from American Legion Post #11. “Our Post #11 is grateful for our loyal members,” said Post #11 commander Kenneth Arbuckle. “Members like Glenn allow our organization to continue to contribute to our community.”
Read MoreLots of Socks & More drive starts Oct. 30
Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its 14th annual Lots of Socks & More drive Oct. 30 through Nov. 20. Clothing a child/youth today can be expensive, especially for families with a limited budget. So,RSVP Volunteer Program invites Greene County residents to make a difference in the life of a child and/or youth by donating to this year’s…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to meet
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. The program will be about keeping records. The meeting room is handicapped accessible, and all are welcome to attend.
Read MoreHospice care topic of Community Conversation
Several UnityPoint at Home hospice professionals, including medical director Rebecca Lachenmaier, director Monica Frentess, clinical supervisor Sarah Borgeson, social worker Leslie Schulte, chaplain Dave Swinton, and nurses Molly Ritter, Kim Tasler, Nikki Colby and Lindsay Fluharty will explain the services they provide at the Community Conversation Thursday, Nov. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Light refreshments will be served…
Read MoreCommercial pest control course set for Nov. 16
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov.16. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension…
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