Greene County track and field athletes took part in the state meet last week at Drake Stadium, putting an exciting cap on a strong season for the Rams. The top placer for the Rams was Isaac Carman, finishing 10th in the Class 2A discus throw with a final distance of 149-03. Kaycee Pittman had a personal record in the 800…
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Ram boys end soccer season with loss in second round play
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys soccer team has advanced to the second round of postseason play after topping Panorama 11-1 last Monday at home. The Rams traveled to Humboldt High School to face the 12-1 team on Monday, May 20. The season ended there for the Rams with a 2-1 loss to the Wildcats.…
Read MoreRam girls finish soccer season in double overtime
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls soccer team ended their season last Monday in a close double overtime game, falling 4-3 to AHSTW on the Vikings’ home field. The Rams led 3-2 at the end of the first half, with the Vikings tying it up 3-3 to end regulation. The first overtime period was scoreless,…
Read MoreRam girls finish golf season in first round of post season play
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Even though the season didn’t end how the Greene County girls golf team would have hoped, they made a lot of progress throughout the season. Last week, the Ram girls headed to Nishna Hills for their first round of post season play but unfortunately were unable to move on. They finished the day…
Read MoreMay is Cemetery Appreciation Month
The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) members sponsor the “May is Cemetery Appreciation Month” with Gov. Reynolds signing the proclamation. Iowa legislators created SAPIC in 1996 with the purpose of identifying all Iowa cemeteries for preservation, maintenance and creating legislation for access. Some of Iowa’s 5,000 cemeteries are situated on gravel roads or footpaths surrounded by…
Read MoreJam making, food dehydrating workshop slated by Extension
Participants will learn all the basics of water bath canning, making jam and dehydrating food at a food preservation workshop on Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 8:30 pm in Jefferson. The workshop, offered at the Greene County Extension office, is part of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Preserve the Taste of Summer program. Renee Sweers, human sciences…
Read MoreDue diligence
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Donald Trump has never deigned to make amends for anything he’s ever done, and everyone who’s ever been in his inner circle has witnessed and/or paid for being close to his toxic scheming amid his violent, reactionary behavior (remember his throwing a hamburger against the wall?) So, for voters this fall, the question has to…
Read MoreMemorial Day services, Monday, May 27
The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery, 9:45 am – Memorial Day Services will be held on Monday at 9:45 am at…
Read MoreHomecoming service at Pleasant Hill Sunday
There will be a homecoming service at Pleasant Hill Memorial Sunday, May 26, at 4 pm. Guest speaker will be Jeff Lamoureux. The Jefferson First United Methodist Church choir and the Town and Country Band will provide musical selections, and the American Legion will conduct a salute to fallen heros. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted. Pleasant Hill…
Read MoreSupes clarify policy for public comments at meetings
The Greene County supervisors made short work of their regular meeting May 20. There was only one item on the agenda. The board approved hiring Autumn Consier as a part-time dispatcher at a wage of $19/hour effective May 22. Her wage will increase to $20/hour after she earns certification. During the open forum, Mike Holden asked the supervisors to consider…
Read MoreScholarships available to GrCo graduates of 2023 and older
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will award 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships and two additional anonymous donor “Iowa Nice” scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship.…
Read MoreName that Tower Tune
Can you recognize songs? How about on the bells? Plan to play Name That Tower Tune during the Wednesday Tower Tunes Live concerts at the Mahanay Bell Tower. A Mahanay Maestro will play the four-octave carillon from 12:15 – 12:30 pm with songs of their choice. Each song will be played in its entirety, not just a few notes. There…
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