~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team had a junior varsity meet and a home dual last week as the end of the season approaches. The Rams are scheduled to wrestle on Saturday at Webster City High School for the Class 2A district meet. The state tournament is scheduled next week (Feb. 15-18) at Wells…
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Rams lose to Perry, Nevada
Will open district play vs Woodward-Granger next Monday ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team suffered two losses last week as the end of the season approaches. Greene County played again at home on Monday against Southeast Valley and Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena against Saydel. The Rams will open district play in Substate…
Read MoreRam girls score season high in 48-43 loss to Des Moines Hoover
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball continued their search for a win last week, but came up short in three games. For the last week of regular season play, the Rams played at home on Feb. 6 against Southeast Valley and Feb. 7 at Wells Fargo Arena against Saydel. Class 3A regional play begins…
Read MoreD. Lautner responds to View from My Window
To the editor, I’m writing in regard to the opinion piece in Greene County News Online dated Feb. 4, 2023. I hope to rebut some of the remarks in the piece by Mary Weaver titled “More housing, less hog odor needed to bring new residents to county.” The opinion piece stated that “low tax rates are not the answer to…
Read MoreChili cook-off at First Baptist Church Feb. 19
Members of First Baptist Church in Jefferson are hosting a chili cook-off Sunday, Feb. 19, at 5 pm at the church, 104 W. Central Ave. Church members will serve their favorite chili recipes and guests will select their favorite with free will donations. All proceeds will go the local missions fund. The public is cordially invited
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