~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…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 26
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending April 26 as follows: Jason William Sheldahl of Story City, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Christopher Craig Edwards of Maple River Junction, assault with intent to cause pain or injury.
Read MoreTwo meets for Ram boys T & F, with Drake Relays for relay team
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys track and field team took part in a meet April 22 at Gilbert and on Thursday at Roland-Story High School, with the 4×100 meter relay team of Trey Schilling, Nathan Behne, Broc Stream and Nick Madsen competing at the Drake Relays on Thursday. The Drake Relay runners ran in…
Read MoreGrassley 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…
Read MoreGrCo 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,…
Read MoreIowa 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…
Read MoreRippey 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…
Read MoreCelebrate healthcare with Greene County Medical Center
May is a special time in healthcare, a time for honoring nursing and support staff as well as all those individuals who work together to care for the communities. The celebrations start with National Nurses Week, from May 6 through May 12. This is followed by National Hospital Week from May 12 through May 18. A wide variety of activities…
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