Greene County e-Sports has had an outstanding fall season. The team competing in Smite finished the regular season undefeated and will be the number one seed at the State Showdown on Nov. 15 in Marshalltown. The Rams hope to defend their State Title from last year.
Read MoreDay: November 1, 2023
Hinote runs at state cross country meet
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Noah Hinote, a junior at Greene County High School, ran at the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday, placing 87th out of 133 racers. The Class 3A boys race kicked off at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. Hinote was in 67th after the first meter…
Read MorePublic education – Part of the ABCs of democracy
Dear editor, Rural Iowans value public education. We know that regardless of race, religion, or zip code, all Iowa children deserve access to a quality education. We write because the current Iowa education policies of diverting public dollars to private, often faith-based schools, while underfunding public schools, are hurting rural Iowans. The school is the heartbeat of a rural community,…
Read MoreThe good news
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As much as I’ve enjoyed/hated/done it anyway, my writing columns for the past eight years making fun of #45 (now advertising himself as 45-47: precisely what I fear) or mentioning his latest lies, I’m tired of it for the day, so will make my day by listing a few of President Biden’s accomplishments, which somehow…
Read MoreP-C students, American Legion tell Veterans Day plans
Paton-Churdan students will present their annual Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 10, at the school. Students will present patriotic music and readings, and honor all area veterans in attendance. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. American Legion Post 198 will host a soup supper that evening from 5 to 7 pm at the legion hall, 500 Fitzpatrick St…
Read MoreOperation Green Light in Greene County
Greene County is joining the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, and the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) in Operation Green Light to show support for veterans. The initiative aims to “shine a light” on issues and challenges veterans face, particularly as they transition to civilian live. The south façade of the Greene…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Jon Williams Sundays – Adult Sunday School 10 am; Worship services 11 am. Tuesdays 10 am – Fellowship. Everyone welcome. Soup lunch served first Tuesday of the month. Rippey Lions change meeting dates – The Rippey Lions Club will meet on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 instead of the first meeting on Nov. 2. The Nov.…
Read MoreInformational meeting slated on future of St Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin Township
Forty dead trees were recently removed from St Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin Township, and the township trustees are now seeking input on future tree plantings, landscaping, fundraising and other items of interest concerning the cemetery. An informational meeting is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 pm at the Jamaica Community Center. All persons interested in the future of the…
Read MoreCity/school elections Tuesday
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to elect city council members, mayors and school board representatives. Also on the ballot is a bond issue for Greene County to build a new jail and renewal of the PPEL (Physical Plant and Equipment Levy) for the Greene County School District. The Voter Approved PPEL in the Greene County…
Read MoreRambler Wrestling Club registrations due Nov. 3
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association “Rambler Wrestling Club” is for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. There are two sections, including an entry level for kids who have two and less years of experience and an intermediate level for youth who have two or more years of experience. This program is designed to teach participants the proper…
Read MoreSupervisors meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors scheduled for Oct. 30 was a rarity as there were no items on the agenda and only one supervisor was in physical attendance. Supervisor Mick Burkett was the lone attendee with supervisors Dawn Rudolph and Pete Bardole attending electronically. County attorney Thomas Laehn told auditor…
Read MoreNunn tells local office hours
US Rep Zach Nunn will hold mobile office hours Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 am to 2 pm at the William Paton Public Library, 105 S. Main St in Paton. Mobile office hours will also be held Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 pm at the Panora Public Library 102 N. First St in Panora. Nunn will not be…
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