~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team went 0-3 last week as the team works to make up games missed due to winter weather. On Jan. 23, the Rams hosted sixth ranked Roland-Story with Greene County falling 79-44 after trailing 41-24 at the halftime break. Nathan Behne led the Rams with 10 points and…
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Ram girls still looking for hoops win
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The search for the season’s first win is still underway for the Greene County girls basketball team after going 0-3 last week. The Greene County girls hosted number five ranked Roland-Story on Jan. 23 with the Rams falling 65-12. Ella Shipley scored five points for Greene County with Makenna Ebersole scoring three and…
Read MoreRam bowlers back on the lanes
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County bowlers were back in action after a month of no competition due to winter break and winter weather. On Jan. 22, the team traveled to Ida Grove to face OABCIG with the boys picking up a 75 point loss, the girls falling by a wider margin. The junior varsity boys…
Read MoreRam grapplers have successful week
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team traveled to Manson Northwest Webster Jan. 23, going 2-0 against CAM and the host school, then took fourth at the powerful AC/GC Charger Invitational on Saturday. According to IAwrestle’s newest rankings, senior Gavin Scheuermann at 157 and junior Brent Dennhardt at 165 are both ranked fourth at their…
Read MoreNew Friends group will support Greene County parks
Inaugural sledding event planned for Sunday A new organization to support Greene County’s parks, prairies, bike trails and public lands for all citizens to enjoy is forming. Anyone with an interest in maintaining or improving amenities in our county parks is welcome to join. The new group, Friends of Greene County IA Parks, is planning a special event this Sunday,…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests from B/G Co Probation Services and secondary roads
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard FY2025 budget requests from Boone/Greene County Probation Services and from the secondary roads department at the meeting on Jan. 29. Diane Hinderaker and county attorney Thomas Laehn described the success of two programs under the supervision of Boone/Greene County Probation Services. A program of community service for youth…
Read MoreC.R.A.S.E. training Feb. 12 in Jefferson
The public is invited to a free training session in dealing with an active shooter Monday, Feb. 12. C.R.A.S.E. – Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event – will begin at 7 pm at Central Christian Church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. Persons who want more information can call the church at 515-386-4315
Read MoreFamily Medicine Clinic provider named one of Great Iowa Nurses
Family Medicine Clinic provider Sara Fleecs, ARNP, has been recognized as one of the 108 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. “Greene County Medical Center is proud of each of our five nominated nurses for their dedication to their patients and their profession,” said chief nursing officer Amanda Lass. “Nominations are made for nurses who go the extra mile, ensuring safe compassionate…
Read MoreView from my window – LOSST
I am sharing information this week about LOSST, an acronym for local option sales and service tax. The Greene County board of supervisors passed a resolution Nov. 27 to place a language change about LOSST for the unincorporated areas of Greene County. The vote will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2024. County auditor Billie Jo Hoskins shared how this tax…
Read MoreBRR this weekend
The first weekend in February marks the beginning of the biking season for many bicyclists from Iowa and beyond. The Bike Ride to Rippey is an annual event of the Perry Chamber of Commerce. Rippey cooks have been preparing and will be ready on Saturday, Feb. 3, to welcome these hardy and hungry riders with the roast beef sundaes and…
Read MoreExtension offering commercial ag weed, insect, plant disease pest control CIC
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a commercial ag weed, insect, and plant disease pest control continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 14. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is ISU Greene County…
Read MoreDeadline for 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award is Feb. 15
Who will be the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient? Nominations for the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award will close on Monday, February 15. The award was established as part of the Bell Tower Festival when it began more than three decades ago. The award recognizes people who have lived in Greene County at some time in their…
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