~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys wrestling team has kicked off their season with a Nov. 28 quadrangular in Ogden and a Dec. 2 tournament in Independence. On Tuesday, the team traveled to Ogden High School to face the Bulldogs, Van Meter and PCM. Greene County beat Ogden and Van Meter, with a 39-39 tie…
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Bowlers split with Ballard Monday, also go to Osceola tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County’s bowling season continues after a home meet on Nov. 27 and a Saturday baker tourney in Osceola. Greene County bowling hosted Ballard on Monday, the varsity boys picking up their second win while the girls and junior varsity boys battled but came up short. The top bowler for the Greene County…
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Here’s what is happening at the library during December: Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Christmas in Scranton, stop in for a calendar and popcorn and register to win a great prize. The library will be open until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 – Bingo for all ages, 2:30 pm. Lots of fun Christmas prizes. Monday, Dec. 18 – Family movie with…
Read MoreFirst win eludes Ram boys hoops team
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Ram boys hoops team opened their home season Nov. 28, hosting Panorama and falling 62-46 to the Panthers. The Rams had the lead in the first quarter with an 11-9 score, but it wasn’t long before they lost the lead and the score gap opened up, trailing 28-16 at the end of…
Read MorePancakes and Santa in Rippey Saturday
A pancake breakfast Saturday, Dec. 9, in Rippey will include a visit from Santa Claus. The breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 am in the Rippey Community Room. Santa plans to arrive at 10 am. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal, with proceeds going toward Rippey Day fireworks in July. The event is sponsored…
Read MoreRam girls lose 56-23 in consecutive games
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Ram girls basketball team had their first home game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, facing the third ranked team in 2A, Panorama. Greene County had a difficult time getting on top of the Panthers, trailing 36-7 at the half and ultimately falling 56-23. Greene County game leaders were Kaycee Pittman who…
Read MoreJoseph Murray hosts art open house this weekend
Joseph Murray is hosting a Holiday Art Open House December 8, 9 and 10 from 1-9 pm or by appointment by calling 712-652-3750 or emailing Wayuga@netins.net at his art studio/gallery located at 835 230th Street, Jefferson. Murray has been painting for 52 years and counting. He plans to continue for years to come. His paintings center around a Lakota Native…
Read MoreView from my window: Iowa nursing homes are in crisis
~a column by Mary Weaver I am saddened, as well as shocked by the horror stories erupting statewide about the deplorable and life taking situations occurring in Iowa nursing homes. Stories of gangrene resulting in amputations, a story of a person choking in their own saliva, a story of a person freezing in the winter of 2023 when the alarm…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss equalizing funds to county towns
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors discussed a grant application from the Highway 25 Corridor Housing Initiative at the regular meeting on Dec. 4. The 25CHI Corp. had asked about a grant from Louis Dreyfus funding at a previous meeting. Money through 25CHI is used for renovation projects of the exteriors of houses or buildings.…
Read MoreNominations open for Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Greene County High School is seeking nominations for the Fine Arts Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by Jan. 5, 2024 with the induction ceremony scheduled May 6, 2024 in conjunction with the spring awards concert. Nominations can be sent to the Greene County Activities office. Click here for the criteria and nomination form. Contact activities director Dave Wright at 515-386-2188…
Read MoreGarden Club donates to Imagination Alley
Two butterfly sculptures that are much larger than life size will soon adorn the new Imagination Alley on the square in Jefferson thanks to a $2,000 donation by the Jefferson Garden Club. Hilde DeBruyne of Cumming is the designer of the latest additions to the unique and engaging alley design. DeBruyne’s sculptural art has been installed all over the United…
Read MoreTown & Country Band performs Saturday and Sunday
The Town and Country Band will present Music of the Season Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 pm at the Baptist Church in Churdan, and again Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The band will perform a variety of Christmas music, with favorites like Leroy Anderson’s medley of carols, “A Christmas Festival,” a contemplative setting…
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