Carter Morton, 2020 Greene County High School graduate and current University of Northern Iowa student athlete, competed in the Texas Greatest Athlete Decathlon June 1-2 in Dallas. Morton underwent ankle surgery in November and was under a medical redshirt for the 2023-2024 NCAA season. He was granted the opportunity by the NCAA D1 to compete unattached in the Texas decathlon…
Read MoreDay: June 19, 2024
Ram baseball team picks up first win of the season
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team found their way to their first win of the season last week, topping South Hamilton, ahead of falling to Roland-Story, sitting at a 1-11 overall season record, 1-8 in Heart of Iowa Conference play. The Rams hosted South Hamilton on Monday, June 10, taking the 12-4 win after…
Read MoreRam softball team goes 1-2 for the week, now 4-11 overall
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team played three games last week, picking up a win over South Hamilton, but falling to Roland-Story and Ogden, putting the Rams at a 4-11 overall season record and 2-7 in conference play. Last week, the Rams hosted South Hamilton June 10, taking a 7-5 win over the Hawks.…
Read MoreGolf tourney raises funds for medical center foundation, Bell Tower Festival
Golfers gathered at the Jefferson Community Golf Course during the Bell Tower Festival for the annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, June 7. It was the third consecutive year the tournament has been part of the festival. “What a fun way for our players to immerse themselves in the wide variety of activities that take place over…
Read MoreCourthouse HVAC back on supervisors’ radar
Like a past due bill that won’t go away until it’s paid, the issue of courthouse heating, ventilation and cooling came up again at the Greene County supervisors meeting June 17. County engineer Wade Weiss told the supervisors he had been contacted by Holly Elbert, the partner at BBS Architects and Engineers who has worked with the county regarding the…
Read MoreBoulders and straw
~a column by Colleen O’Brien June 27 is the date set for what I expect the history books to label “The Stupid Debate of 2024.” Or, with more accuracy, “Virtue v. Vice.” “He Who Pretended to Know How to Be a United States President and Thinks He Can Pull It Off Again So He Won’t Have to Go to Prison”…
Read MoreChurdan Day a success
Churdan was buzzing with a celebration of the town last Saturday, June 15. It was a full day with walkers and runners starting the morning with a 5k. A parade, 3v3 basketball tournament, car show, vendor show, sand volleyball tournament, kids games including big wheel races and inflatables, music from the Town & Country Band and more filled the day.…
Read MoreThomas Jefferson Gardens is 10 years old
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will mark the Gardens’ 10-year anniversary Sunday, June 23. There will be speakers under the pavilion starting at 1 pm, with a video presentation in the Welcome Center from 1 to 4 pm. Tours and activities will also be available from 1 to 4 pm. The “J” Town Players – Jim Guillman, Steve Bosshart, Marcia…
Read MoreCivil War’s impact on Iowa to be detailed at June 23 museum program
Iowa’s role in the Civil War is the topic for a Greene County Historical Society Sunday afternoon program on June 23. The free program will be at 4 pm at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. It follows the 10th anniversary celebration of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens at the west end of the musem’s block. John Liepa, a…
Read MoreLive music at Elliot Art Studio June 27
Moors and McCumber will perform live Thursday, June 27, at 7 pm at Elliot Art Studio in Jefferson. A vocal harmony duo 15 years in the making, Moors and McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans. They’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present-day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired…
Read MoreVeterans outreach event will feature the Brown Family’s Americana and patriotic salute concert
The musical group, The Brown Family from LeMars, will perform an Americana Music and Patriotic Salute Sunday, July 7, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. Attendees should park in the south parking lot and the enter through the south doors. Doors open at 1:30 pm. The Greene County veterans office is providing free admission to veterans…
Read MoreWright joining 21st Century Rehab in Jefferson
A year and a half ago, Kyle Wright completed a clinical rotation at 21st Century Rehab in Greene County Medical Center. Now, he is coming back, putting his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to work. Originally from Manchester in northeast Iowa, Wright is excited about a move to Jefferson, which brings him closer to family. “My dad is from…
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