~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal With one loss followed by three wins last week, the Greene County volleyball team is on a hot streak this season. On Monday, Aug. 28, the team traveled to Boone, facing the Kuemper Catholic Knights and the Boone Toreadors. The Rams faced the Knights first, falling in two games, 25-18 and 25-22. Game…
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Rams dominate second half to down Blue Jays in Battle for the Cowbell
Greene County hosted the “Battle for the Cowbell” Friday night on Linduska Field with overwhelming success. The Rams used a big third quarter to break open a close game with Perry, winning the right to keep the cow bell for another year with a 55-14 win. Greene County scored first with an 80 yard, seven play drive on their first…
Read MoreRam cross country teams open season at West Central Valley
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County cross country teams opened their season with a meet at West Central Valley last Thursday, Aug. 31. For the girls, Ava Minnehan and Becca Anderson cracked the top 20, placing 11th and 16th respectively. In the boys’ race, Noah Hinote, Brady Carstensen and Gavyn Winters placed ninth, 10th and 13th. …
Read MoreCardiac, pulmonary rehab open house slated at Greene County Medical Center
Greene County Medical Center is hosting a public open house Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 pm in the new cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation space. This is an opportunity to meet the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation team and tour the new larger space on the second floor of the medical center. “A patient-centered approach to care means we are…
Read More9-11 remembrance program slated for Sept. 10 in Churdan
All area residents are invited to Churdan Sunday evening, Sept. 10, for a program entitled “Remembering September 11, 2001, in song and verse”. Paton-Churdan students will perform “God Bless America,” followed by the Town and Country Band. The band’s selections will include readings by members of the community. The program will begin at 7 pm in the Churdan city park.…
Read MoreArt in the Gardens Sept. 16 in Jefferson
Jefferson Matters’ Tower View Team and the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County are sponsoring the fourth art fair Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Art in the Gardens will feature local and regional artists who will display and offer for sale art works in a variety of media. Free activities for children…
Read MoreBook banning II
A book about book banning in the 1930s – The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes ~ a column by Colleen O’Brien The banning of books has been going on since books were first published. China is the prototype for this behavior – between 221 and 206 BCE, books were banned if disliked by the central government of the…
Read MoreMissionary to Nepal to speak Thursday in Rippey
Katherine Parker, a United Methodist missionary to Nepal, will share a program for all who are interested on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Parker serves with the United Ministry of Nepal, an ecumenical group, which was founded in 1954. Her mission includes community transformation, education, health for…
Read MoreExtension offering intro to artificial intelligence
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is excited to announce a free upcoming event that will delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications for personal and business use. Farm management specialist Alexis Stevens will host this informative session Friday, Sept. 29, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension Office located at…
Read MoreMedical center Auxiliary sets date for salad luncheon
The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce the return of their popular salad luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. There will be a variety of salads to choose from and take-out will also be available. Tickets for the luncheon are $8 each and can be purchased…
Read MoreRegistration for Greene Leadership 2023 open
Every three years Greene County Extension organizes an adult professional development program that builds dynamic leaders. Greene Leadership 2023 focuses on maximizing individual strengths and skills that translate to enhanced professional development and increased community involvement, beginning Oct. 10, for four consecutive Tuesdays. Sponsored by ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach and Junction Hilltop Wind, participants will meet from 10:30…
Read MoreMore of Iowa in extreme drought now than in last 10 years
A continued lack of precipitation throughout Iowa meant farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 3, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included chopping corn silage as well as cutting and baling hay. Continued drought conditions have stressed corn and soybeans and dried them out to the point that some…
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