Ram boys go 1-1 in soccer action

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys had a 1-1 week after beating Logan-Magnolia 9-0 on April 22 before a tough 3-2 overtime fall to Perry the next day. “Solid Ram win,” coach Carl Behne said about Monday’s win over the Panthers. Greene County scored four goals in the first half and five in the second. …

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Ram girls golf has great week

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal There were plenty of tee times last week for the Greene County Girls Golf team and Mother Nature was kind enough to let the Rams participate in each meet.  First up on the tee sheet, the Ram girls played a meet at The Hill against Webster City where they started the week with…

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Ram girls soccer team defeated twice

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls soccer team had a 0-2 week after falling to Logan-Magnolia and Perry. On April 22, the Rams traveled to Logan-Magnolia High School, falling 7-0. The Rams saw four shots taken, two each from Esther Van Horn and Lucy Vander Linden. Greene County goalies were credited with 16 saves, Vander…

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Ram boys golf report

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Harsh conditions didn’t stop the Greene County Ram boys golf team from shooting well at their meet last week.  The Ram boys had a tee time at Woodland Hills Golf Course last week where they took on Roland-Story, South Hamilton and Saydel. They finished three shots back from the lead. The Ram boys…

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Ram girls take second at DSM Christian meet

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls track and field team competed April 22 at Des Moines Christian, taking second place, as the end of the season swiftly approaches. The Ram will compete in the Heart of Iowa Conference meet May 2 at South Hamilton High School. Next Thursday, May 9, the Rams will compete in…

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Greene County district court, week ending April 26

In Greene County district court a charge of theft- fourth degree against Bradlee Gene Beadle, 53, of Jeffersonn was dismissed after a bench trial over which magistrate Jessica Morton presided. Court costs were $1,000. Michael Lee Eastman, 49, of Jefferson was sentenced April 24 to a term not to exceed five years in prison after he changed his plea to…

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Grassley visits Greene, Guthrie counties

~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Senator Chuck Grassley was in Greene and Guthrie Counties last week as part of his 99 county tour, which he has done for 44 consecutive years. He was in Greene County on Wednesday, stopping by Jefferson Telecom.  Grassley opened Thursday’s Guthrie County open meeting in Panora by letting attendees know that he was…

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GrCo speech students to reprise best performances of the year

Greene County High School speech competitors will showcase their talents at a Fine Arts Festival Sunday, May 5, at 2 pm in the high school auditorium. Performers will include: Bill Wright– After Dinner Speaking “Too Many Tigers” Esther Van Horn– Lit Program “It Should Be Her & Barbie Monologue” Brooklyn Roberts–Storytelling “Sticks” Lucy VanderLinden, Leah McCormick, Savannah Lansman, Ella Ostrander,…

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Iowa sees severe weather, improving soil moisture

Although the week began with dry weather, by Friday severe storm systems brought cooler temperatures and rain which allowed Iowa farmers 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 28, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. The storms also brought tornadoes and hail to areas of the state. corn, soybean, and oat planting advanced early…

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Rippey council to fill vacancy by appointment

The Rippey city council is seeking a new member following the resignation of Garry Higgins. Residents interested in serving on the council are asked to give notice in writing to city hall by Friday, May 3, at noon. The council plans to appoint a successor at the monthly meeting on Monday, May 6. The successor shall fill the vacancy until…

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