Shanda Jean Ellingson, 40, of Jefferson was sentenced Dec. 4 in district court to a total of 17 years in prison after being found guilty in a trial on the minutes of charges relating to the sex abuse of her two daughters and drug possession. Her husband, Benjamin James Ellingson, 38, of Jefferson was sentenced in June to a total…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 8
In Greene County magistrate court Alyssa Lorene Ralston of Des Moines was sentenced Dec. 6 to five days in jail on a charge of theft- fifth degree. The jail term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must also pay $306.16 victim…
Read MoreChapter CZ P.E.O. members are volunteer readers at elementary school
As members of an organization focused on education and learning, women of Chapter CZ of P.E.O. decided to share their love of reading with young people. A number of members of the Chapter have volunteered to read to classes at Greene County Elementary School throughout the school year. The readers signed up to do the reading through the Jefferson public…
Read More2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101. Also available…
Read MoreRam grapplers attack the mats
~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…
Read MoreBowlers 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…
Read MoreScranton library news
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…
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