There will be an ecumenical prayer gathering Monday, Nov. 4, from 6:30 to 7 pm at Thomas Jefferson Gardens to pray for voters on Election Day. Prayer will be offered for the future of our country as well as for victims of recent natural disasters. The ecumenical program is offered to everyone in the community.
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Ram football continues season with 30-6 win over Clarinda
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams football team is riding high again after their first-round win in the Class 2A playoffs. The Rams got on the bus and headed to Clarinda to take on the Cardinals in the Class 2A first round. They won 30-6, sending the Rams to the next round of the playoffs.…
Read MoreNoah Hinote qualifies for state cross country meet for third time
~ by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams cross country teams recently competed at the state qualifying meet in Red Oak. One runner punched their ticket to the state meet. For the Rams, both the boys and girls teams finished in eighth place. The difference between the teams was that Noah Hinote finished eighth overall and…
Read MoreRam volleyball team says farewell to seniors
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams volleyball team concluded their season with a match against the Des Moines Christian Lions. The Rams traveled to Urbandale to face off against the Lions and ultimately fell by a final score of 3-0 (7-25, 22-25, 21-25), ending their season in the 3A Quarterfinal round. The Rams finished their…
Read MoreP-C Rockets end volleyball season with 3-1 home loss to Madrid Tigers
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Paton-Churdan Rockets volleyball team closed their year with a first-round postseason matchup against the Madrid Tigers. The Rockets faced off against the Tigers in the first round and were able to host the game as well. The Rockets battled but ultimately fell 3-1 (14-25, 25-23,17-25, 26-28), but they fought to the very…
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation supports Rippey
$104,211 funded since 2006 The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) has been generous to the city of Rippey by funding 26 unique projects over the past 18 years. The organizations that have sought these funds over the years are Rippey public library, Rippey fire department, and Friends of Rippey. They have brought vital improvements to their community in a variety…
Read MoreSupervisors okay hiring second asst county attorney
Walk-in service for driver’s renewals available again Greene County treasurer Kaitlyn Mechaelsen shared good news for county residents at the board of supervisors meeting Oct. 28. Her office is once again fully staffed, allowing them to provide walk-in service for driver’s license renewals four days a week, effective Nov. 1. Appointments will be required for Tuesdays. Mechaelsen recommends persons make…
Read MoreContinuous glucose monitoring is not just for diabetes
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to educate about diabetes, how to manage it, risk factors and prevention. Technological advances are making it much easier to optimize our health, with or without a diabetes diagnosis, through Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) therapy. “I can think of very few situations where a person would not benefit from CGM therapy,” said…
Read MoreCounty candidates respond to questions
The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for the contested races in Greene County. The Greene County board of supervisors’ answers were published last week. Here are answers to the sheriff candidates’ questionnaire. Answers were not received from candidate Shane Monthei prior to the deadline. Greene County sheriff Name, age, address: Jack J. Williams, 46, of…
Read MoreExtension offering food safety class
Registration due Nov. 11 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Greene County is offering a food safety training for food service managers on Monday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at ISU Extension- Greene County in Jefferson. “Certification in ServSafe® meets the Food Code requirements in Iowa to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family distributes coats, seeks funds for holiday food boxes
AAF will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families and individuals in need again this holiday season. Last year, 2023, was a record year, with 170 families receiving food boxes. AAF is preparing for another record year of families and individuals needing help. AAF remains committed to making sure the food needs of Greene County are being met.…
Read MoreNew snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents
Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024. The law folded the trail user permit into the annual snowmobile registration fee, which will now be $30 plus administration fees. The previous price for each type was $15. Registration and permit fees…
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