~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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Rams drop both hoops games to West Marshall
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The West Marshall Trojans played at Greene County Friday and returned home to State Center with a pair of wins. A close game ended in a loss for the Greene County boys basketball team, falling 66-64. The game was close throughout. The Trojans held a one point lead in the first quarter and…
Read MoreShort 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…
Read MoreMedical Center’s cardiac care management team says ‘know your numbers’ during Heart Month
For the past 73 years, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for Americans. Every 34 seconds, one person dies from cardiovascular disease and every 40 seconds, someone in the United States dies from a heart attack; one in five of those being silent killers. Right here in Greene County, it is estimated that nearly 31 percent of…
Read MoreSupervisors okay participation in Jackson bridge project
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the Jan. 30 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors, assistant county attorney Laura Snider presented an ordinance proposed by the city of Jefferson establishing a board of directors for the new animal shelter. Snider asked the supervisors to review the ordinance before the city council votes on it. Snider said the animal…
Read MoreExtension 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…
Read More‘Meet Your Legislators’ slated for Feb. 11 in Jefferson
The public is invited to “Meet Your Legislators” Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 am at the Welcome Center, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County as a community service, as the importance of an informed electorate was a strongly held belief of former President Thomas Jefferson. State Senator…
Read MoreRegister 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…
Read MoreDeadline nearing for Bell Tower of Fame nominations
Although nominations for the annual Bell Tower of Fame award can be submitted anytime, Friday, Feb. 17, at 4 pm is the deadline for any nominations for the 2023 award. “The Bell Tower of Fame award was created as part of the original Bell Tower Festival and over the years we have recognized individuals from all parts of Greene County…
Read MoreGrCo 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,…
Read MoreGrCo HS vocalists plan several performances
The Greene County High School vocal music department has a full calendar for February and March. The high school will be a host site for the Iowa High School Music Association state jazz choir festival Monday, Feb. 6. The first group will perform at 5 pm, with Greene County scheduled for 7:40. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors…
Read MoreFunds available for property fix-ups in eastern Greene County
The 144 Corridor Housing Initiative is making a one-to-one match of up to $1,000 available for residents in the designated area to improve the exterior of their home, while making the communities of Rippey, Grand Junction, Dana and Paton more attractive. Funds are also available for clearing unsightly debris, or removal of dead or dying trees. Spurred by discussions for…
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