~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal A tough 0-3 week came for the Greene County Rams softball team ahead of the final few regular season games, putting the team 4-17 overall. Monday, June 24, was an 8-2 at home loss to Saydel for the Rams after making a fourth inning rally to lead 2-1 going into the fifth, but…
Read MoreDay: July 3, 2024
Frustrating baseball season continues for Rams
The Greene County Rams baseball team went 0-4 last week as the season end draws near, now sitting at 1-17 overall and 1-12 in Heart of Iowa Conference play. The Rams hosted Saydel Monday, June 24, falling 8-1. Greene County was the first of the two teams to score, putting one runner across home plate in the second inning, but…
Read MoreView from My Window: Cows and Daisy Dairy
~by Mary Weaver “Hey diddle diddle, the cat, and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon.” I remember my mom reading that nursery rhyme to me, and there was a drawing of the cow jumping over the moon. It seemed unrealistic, but it rhymed, and the sing song drone of words lulled me into my afternoon nap as a…
Read MoreLife gets stupider
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Living in Florida has become precarious unless one is not pregnant or likely to be so. My granddaughter flew into Florida to visit me, her Gramma Collie. Impressed and delighted was I, looking forward to my little girl/grown woman at four months pregnant and 30 years old, healthy and eager for parenthood. But when she…
Read MoreSupervisors take step on HVAC project, learn of change to compensation board process
The Greene County supervisors at their July 1 meeting approved an agreement with BBS Architects|Engineers for updated design services for the HVAC system at the courthouse. The additional cost is $52,568. The original planning cost was $134,850, but it was unknown as of Monday what the final total would be. The next step in the years-old HVAC project will be…
Read MoreHistory chats at the Greene County Fair
The Greene County Historical Society continues its tradition of “history chats” at the Greene County Fair on July 12 and 13. The public is invited to join the conversations. Local farmers Bill Frederick and James Holz will take about “Cover Crops: What’s old is new again,” Friday, July 12, at 1 pm. For decades, Iowa farmers used cover crops such…
Read MoreScranton Township trustees looking for help with cemetery data management project
In April of this year, the Scranton Township trustees received partial funding for a project that will have a large impact on the Scranton Township Cemetery. The trustees applied for a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation to purchase cemetery management software. This software will enable the Scranton township clerk to create and maintain more accurate, detailed records of…
Read MoreGet an ‘insider’s look’ at Greene County Medical Center
For the second time this summer up to 40 guests will experience a unique “insider’s tour” of a local business. On Thursday, July 25, Greene County Medical Center will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn about area businesses…
Read MoreWild weather week in Iowa
Much of Iowa received heavy rains which only allowed farmers 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 30, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities were limited due to rain and flooding throughout much of the State. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
Read MoreChristensen re-elected to Midland Power board
Midland Power Cooperative members reelected three incumbent directors and one new director on June 27 at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen of Scranton, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, who retired from…
Read MoreYard of the Month to Katie, Guy Richardson
A picturesque example of formal garden symmetry welcomes visitors to the manicured front lawn of Guy and Katie Richardson, 608 S. Chestnut St, the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for July 2024. Anchoring the east corners at the front of the lot are large beds of red Knock Out roses, miniature boxwoods, day lilies and beautifully mature hostas…
Read MoreLocal FFA officers attend training
Each year Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on June 4. The Greene County FFA chapter had four members participate in this event: chapter president Kayla Frederick, vice president Elise Badger, sentinel…
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