If you could reduce your risk of developing dementia by up 70 percent by simply adapting your lifestyle, would you do it? Greene County public health is here to help you learn about changes you can make today to shore up your brain fitness now and into the future with their 10-week dementia prevention courses. The next session is scheduled…
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Ram boys track & field team competes twice
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The end of the season is approaching for the Greene County boys track and field team with the state qualifying meet slated for Thursday in Manson. The Rams are coming off a two-meet week, placing second and fourth as a team in last week’s competition. State qualifiers will compete at Drake Stadium on…
Read MoreRam golf report
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Mother Nature cooperated and the Greene County Rams boys golf team managed to squeeze in two tee times last week. . First up the Ram boys headed out to Lincoln Valley Golf where they earned a fifth place finish with a team score of 346. Top spot went to PCM with a 306; second…
Read MoreSoil moisture conditions improved by recent rains
Fieldwork activities were limited as rain across the state held Iowa farmers to just 1.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 5, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rains the past two weeks have resulted in reports of some counties moving out of the extreme to severe drought stages. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 3
In Greene County district court Christopher Brian Quirk, 41, of Jefferson was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to one count of forgery. He was fined $750 with a $112.50 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay $799.43 victim restitution. He was sentenced to two years in prison, with the prison terms concurrent,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Dzuris was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Daniel L. Rosenow of Jefferson, public intoxication; Andrew Kekoa Martin of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior; and Devin Thomas…
Read MoreLess than half of Iowa in drought
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchMay 2, 2024 Drought conditions in the state continue to retreat amid abundant rainfall, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A Thursday report shows the biggest moisture gains in western and southern Iowa. Less than half of the state now has drought for the first time since June 2023. That’s down from about 96% of…
Read MoreCapitol roundup – End of session review
~by State Sen Jesse Green, SD 24 May 2, 2024 The following is a review of a few bills we were able to pass this session: SF2204 strengthens Iowa’s foreign ownership laws. This will give us a clearer picture of who is buying our land and why. LLCs have bought up a large percentage of land in recent years and we…
Read MoreFine Arts Hall of Fame to add members Monday
New members will be inducted into the Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame Monday, May 6, at 6:30 pm, in the high school auditorium. A community reception in the commons area will precede the program from 6 to 6:30. New inductees include Penny (Johnson) Hogan, class of 1976 (Scranton), vocal music; Ryan Van Gilder, class of 2001, instrumental music;…
Read MoreRam 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. …
Read MoreRam 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…
Read MoreRam 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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