Western Iowa was the recipient of above average precipitation this week. However, the state still had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 8, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the primary field activities for the week. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 32 percent very short,…
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Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 6
In Greene County district court Chia Grabel, 49, of Churdan was sentenced Oct. 4 to 180 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must complete the recommendations…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 6
Information is available since the return of arrest warrants that cases have been initiated in Greene County magistrate court as follows: Justin Ray Lopez of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Robert Charles Harvilicz of Jefferson, violation of a no contact order. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Oct. 6 as follows: William Wesley Bingle of…
Read MoreSaturday lunch at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library staff and trustees will host a drive-thru harvest meal fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 am to 1 pm (or until the food runs out). The menu includes maidrites, beans, chips and homemade cookies. A free will donation will be accepted, with a suggested $7 minimum. Supporters should enter the alley from east and pick up…
Read MoreVoters will decide ‘new jail or no jail’ Williams says about $10M jail bond issue
Sheriff Jack Williams is working this month to convince Greene County voters that the ballot question asking for a $10 million bond issue to build a new county jail is critical and should be approved. A similar ballot question, but for $12.685 million, failed a year ago. The new proposal is for a jail with five fewer cells, a smaller…
Read MoreTrick or Treat Around the Square Oct. 26
The annual Trick or Treat Around the Square is slated for Thursday, Oct. 26, in Jefferson. The fun starts with a Halloween party from 3:45 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games and prizes. Costumes are encouraged. There is no charge, but parents are encouraged to register their children for the party by Oct.…
Read MoreWhy I’m voting ‘YES’ for the Greene County Community Schools VPPEL
Dear Editor, I served as the school business manager for East Greene, Jefferson-Scranton and Greene County School Districts for 31 years, retiring in June 2023. I fully support the renewal of the VPPEL levy. It is vital that the VPPEL levy, on the ballot in November, is approved. This is not a new tax. Let me repeat that: This is…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day, Tuesday, Oct. 10
World Mental Health Day 2023, Oct. 10, is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they…
Read MoreScranton United Charities drive under way
The United Charities drive has begun for this year in the Scranton community. Donations cards have been placed in Scranton water bills and mailed to others in the area. Residents are asked to return donations by Nov. 1. This is the only donation drive for many of these charities listed for this year. The committee asks that residents consider what…
Read MoreRam boys take third place in South Central Calhoun Cross Country Invitational
Ram junior Noah Hinote led the Rams to a third place finish with a time of 18:14.9, crossing the finish line in sixth place. Junior Gavyn Winters was also in the Top 20 with a time of 19:04.94, good for 20th place. Other Ram finishes were Brady Carstensen, 23rd place, 19:25.40; Kolby Angell, 29th place, 19:59.98; Carter Hinote, 35th, 20:20.40;…
Read MoreRoland-Story tops Rams in 62-31 gridiron shoot out
Ebersole, Hansen set school records ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Despite falling 62-31 at Roland-Story High School Friday night, the Greene County football team walked away with something to be proud of, with new program records set in the game. Ram quarterback Gabe Ebersole had a huge night, throwing the ball for 464 yards. Jack Hansen was on…
Read MoreRams run at Ogden, Perry
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County cross country teams raced twice last week, with the boys taking fifth on Tuesday in Ogden and seventh in Perry on Thursday. Ava Minnehan was the top Ram runner for the girls, placing 36th on Tuesday and 37th on Thursday. Becca Anderson took 42nd and 64th, Evelyn Snyder was 63rd…
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