Investigation proves group that funneled tax dollars into Chinese labs can’t be trusted with taxpayer money – or bats

~a column by Sen Joni Ernst January 30, 2023 Nearly two years ago, I requested an investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) into EcoHealth Alliance —the shady organization that funneled taxpayer money into China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) to conduct risky research on coronaviruses. The investigation came after we learned that EcoHealth…

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Short week of action for Ram wrestlers

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestlers had a shortened week last week, with a junior varsity match on Monday and the Saturday tournament at AC/GC postponed due to inclement weather.  Three wrestlers took part in the home junior varsity meet, each Ram placing within the top two of their classes. Gabe Fincel and Marcus Ball…

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Extension offers seed treatment course Feb. 15

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a seed treatment continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 15. 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 the Greene County Extension office. Preregistration may be required. Walk-ins…

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Register now for Tee Ball, Little League

The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds the parents that registration for the 2022 T-Ball is now open and will close on April 15.  Registration can be completed online at www.gcyaa.org. Parents will create a profile and enter their information only once; it will be saved for future registrations. Tee Ball (ages 4-6) – The Tee Ball division is for…

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GrCo Athletic Hall of Fame induction this Friday

New honorees will be inducted into the Greene County Athletics Hall of Fame Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 pm, between the girls and boys varsity basketball games against Nevada. New inductees include Bryce Paup, Scranton Class of 1992; Mark Lane, Jefferson Class of 1991; Allison Drewry, Jefferson-Scranton Class of 1994; Kelley Lane, J-S Class of 1998; and Doug Rieder, 1979-present,…

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