Has eight athletes at Paris Olympic Games ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Travis Geopfert, a Panora native and four-time National Assistant Coach of the Year while at the University of Arkansas, has been announced as Kansas State University’s seventh fulltime Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, agreeing to a five-year contract in Manhattan, KS. (Geopfert, pictured right, was introduced…
Read MoreDay: July 31, 2024
Education Savings Account or Education Spending Accounts?
~by Victoria Riley, GCNO publisher Here’s a question for you: Why is Iowa’s program that uses millions of state tax dollars to pay students’ tuition at non-public schools called the Education Savings Account (ESA) program? There is no saving involved, but more and more spending of public dollars for a private cause. Education Spending Account would be a more descriptive…
Read MoreP.E.O. tells winners of Hazel Brown Zachar scholarships
Recent 2024 graduates of Greene County Community School District, Olivia Hoyt, Georgia Osterson and Ellie Knippers, were recipients of the Hazel Brown Zachar P.E.O. scholarships. The three graduates were awarded over $1,800 each in college scholarships by the Hazel Brown Zachar endowment fund through P.E.O. International Foundation. Hazel Brown graduated from Jefferson High School in 1939 as valedictorian and had…
Read MoreView from my window: Values
With this November’s presidential election drawing closer, and the recent changes of the players at the national level, I’m thinking about the values these candidates carry. With individuals seeking office at every level – county elections, state representatives, Congressional seats, and of course, the presidential election – I want to vote for someone who will reflect my values. Values defined:…
Read MoreContract awarded for Grimmell Rd bridge replacement
The Greene County supervisors at their July 29 meeting approved a resolution awarding the contract for replacing the Grimmell Rd bridge over the North Raccoon River to Godbersen-Smith Construction Co of Ida Grove. Five bids were received for the project, all of them below the engineer’s estimate of $2,900,500 for the project. Godbersen’s bid was $2,088,602. County engineer Wade Weiss…
Read More50107 Summerfest this Friday, Saturday
50107 Summerfest will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, in Grand Junction. Most activities will be held on the former school lot unless noted. Festivities start Friday at 4 pm with the opening of the beer tent. Gotcha Games Carnival, food vendors (Borrachos and Kona Ice), Greene County Cattlemen and yard games will start at 5 pm. The carnival…
Read MoreUsed book sale in GJ Saturday
Book bargains will be available at the Summerfest used book sale at the Grand Junction public library Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 am to noon. The used book sale is part of the annual 50107 Summerfest celebration in Grand Junction. Quality used hardcover and softcover books will be for sale for $1. The Bargain Book Box will feature paperbacks for…
Read MoreWalk-in women’s health screening at medical center Family Medicine Clinic
Monday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons, Aug. 12 – Sept. 13 The Family Medicine Clinic at Greene County Medical Center is introducing walk-in women’s health screening services for a one-month span this August and September. The initiative is being led by Family Medicine Clinic primary care provider, Kaitlyn Bravek, PA-C. “We understand there are more and more demands on people’s time…
Read MoreScranton tractor ride Saturday, Aug. 10
Get your classic tractor shined up and full of gas to take part in the annual Scranton tractor ride on Saturday, Aug. 10. Organizer Dawn Rudolph has an interesting route planned and is looking forward to a large crowd of tractors, drivers and riders. There is no charge to participate. Registration and refreshments will be available at the Scranton Community…
Read MoreMedical center closes out successful fiscal year
Greene County Medical Center’s year came to a close on June 30, and CEO Chad Butterfield said one word stands out for Fiscal Year 2024 — Pride. “I am very proud of our team,” Butterfield said. “But when I say team, it goes beyond our staff. Team encompasses those who are trustees, Foundation members, Greene Backers, Auxiliary members, patients who…
Read MoreSoil moisture, crops faring well
Scattered rainfall allowed Iowa farmers 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 28, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across the state rated 1 percent very short, 12 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 7 percent surplus.…
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