~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Last week, the Rams went 1-3 ahead of a big week coming up, including a face-off with 14th ranked PCM on June 7. Next week, the Rams will host South Hamilton on Monday, June 10, and Roland-Story on Wednesday with a road trip to Ogden on Friday. The Rams fell 6-3 to Grand…
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Wins elude Ram baseball team
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team continues their search for their first season win after a tough 0-3 week ahead of a busy upcoming schedule. The Rams play home on Wednesday, June 5, against Perry with a Friday home game against PCM. Next week, Greene County will face South Hamilton on Monday, June 10…
Read MoreAnn Hicks recalls her 35-year career as school nurse
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal For 35 years, students and staff in the Scranton building, then later the Greene County High School in Jefferson, knew the familiar face in the nurse’s office, but when they return next fall, Ann Hicks will be enjoying her retirement. Hicks graduated from DMACC in 1978 with her associate degree in nursing. She…
Read MoreMemorial Day observed in Rippey
~submitted by Mary Weaver After the services at the Fairview UMC and cemetery, Bowers-Angus, Old Rippey Cemeteries, the Kinkead-Martin Legion Post #583 of Rippey presented the traditional Memorial Day service at the Rippey Cemetery on Monday, May 27, at 11 am. The avenue of U.S. Flags, placed by Dan Brubaker and his crew, was a patriotic welcome to nearly 100…
Read MoreGospel music group to perform June 14 in Jefferson
The Garms Family will share an evening of gospel music Friday, June 14, at 7 pm at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The Garms Family uplifts people “with real music, honest stories, and God’s word,” a spokesperson said. Theilr appearance in Jefferson is sponsored by First Baptist Church, Gospel Open Bible Church, Church of Christ, The Sanctuary, Northside…
Read MoreIt’s a Barbie invasion in Jefferson
About 1,000 Barbie dolls are on display along E. Lincoln Way during June in Jefferson: More than 400 at the Greene County Historical Museum, 119 E. Lincoln Way, and another 500-plus at “Barbie by the Bells” in the Sensibly Chic storefront, 111 E. Lincoln Way. The museum will host a “Barbie Open House” Saturday, June 15, from 9 am to…
Read MoreView from my window – People, friends, volunteers
TOGETHER – The more we get together, together, together, The more we get together, the happier we’ll be. ‘Cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends. The more we get together, the happier we’ll be. PEOPLE – People, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world. We’re children, needing other children, and yet…
Read MorePRO Iowa 24 holds fundraiser
PRO Iowa 24, Progressive Rural Optimists, a PAC formed to develop a rural message, recruit candidates, and fundraise for candidates who will win, held a fundraiser Sunday afternoon at Sportsman Park near Dawson in Dallas County. Mary Weaver, leader of PRO Iowa 24, welcomed the guests, providing a brief history of the formation of PRO Iowa 24. Following a meal…
Read MoreSupervisors hold short meeting
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn told the county supervisors at their June 3 meeting that the county is “really ahead of the game” on courthouse security. That was the word following a meeting with Chief Judge Adria Kester last week. He said Greene County stands out in Judicial District 5B as having good security in place. He went on to…
Read MoreJeff council amends budget, sets public hearing for selling three city-owned lots
The Jefferson city council at its May 28 regular meeting held a public hearing and then approved amendments to the current year budget. City finance clerk Sarah Morlan explained changes in revenues and expenditures. Revenues are $10,829,852 more than in the original FY 24 budget, coming in at $22,495,584. Most of the increase was $9.6 million in the Intergovernmental line…
Read MoreWhy Not Us board moves ahead with upper story apartments
Amazing views are on the horizon for the upper story apartments of the Centennial Block Building. Two one-bedroom apartments filled with light will soon be under construction, according to the Why Not Us (WNU), LLC board of directors. Westbrooke Construction of Urbandale, which submitted the low bid, was approved by the board at its May 28 meeting. Westbrooke was also…
Read MoreMannel promoted to regional director for ISU Extension & Outreach
Lori Mannel has accepted the position of regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Carroll, Greene, Boone and Guthrie counties in central Iowa. She begins the position June 6. As regional director, Mannel will provide administrative leadership to county Extension office staff and guidance to county Extension councils. Mannel is currently the county director for ISU Extension…
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