Donna Joan Pope, 88, of Jefferson passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, with her loving husband of 69 years by her side. She was born June 1, 1936, in Osceola, to Howard and Gertrude (McNichols) Githens. Joan graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1954. She married Russell Harold Pope on February 12, 1955. Joan received her bachelor’s degree from…
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Supervisors pass resolution objecting to Summit Carbon Solutions’ Phase 2 pipeline
Board chair calls for vote twice before resolution is approved unanimously ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The safety of the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline was again discussed at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Sept. 3. Chair John Muir said he and supervisor Dan Benitz had attended the public informational meeting Aug. 28 with representatives…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 30
In Greene County district court Martel Alberto Locatero Avena, 31, of Lincoln, NE, was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while license revoked. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. Lucatero Avena must pay a $1,000 civil penalty. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Cases…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 30
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 21 against Kegan Rowdy Steven Claiser of Jefferson on a charge of operating without ignition interlock device. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Judgments were entered on three charges against Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson as follows: simulated public intoxication, consumption of alcohol in…
Read MoreVoting for a ‘disability’
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Who’s going to win the upcoming general election is an even fight right now, and even that info depends on who’s telling us the news. Both sides are polling closely, claiming bigger crowd size than the other (one side truthfully, the other habitually not, since 2016) name-calling on both sides, one a little more practiced than…
Read MoreScranton group raising funds for Community Center
Friends of the Scranton Community Center are planning ahead. Before the roof on the Community Center over the gymnasium starts leaking, a committee of Scranton alumni and friends is hosting a fundraising evening on Saturday, Sept. 7, with money raised to be saved for roof repairs. Doors to the Community Center will open at 5:30 pm. Dinner prepared by the…
Read MoreRam spikers open season against tough foes
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams volleyball team’s season is officially underway, having played in a triangular Aug. 28 in Grimes. The results there were mixed. The Rams took on the host Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs and lost in two close sets 0-2 (17-21, 18-21). The Rams followed that up with a win over the Mason…
Read MoreRam runners compete in Gowrie cross country meet
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams boys and girls cross country teams set off on their first meet Aug. 29 and battled not only the course, but also Mother Nature. The Rams headed to the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course and saw plenty of local competition, as Panorama, AC/GC, and West Central Valley attended the meet.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Opposing Summit CO2 pipeline
To the Editor: The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) hasn’t issued any permits for Summit Carbon Solutions for Phase 2. Iowa law states that once the information meeting is held, they can send out survey letters and land agents. Those along the path will be contacted with a “Restricted Certified Letter.” PLEASE, do not sign for this letter. Iowa law states…
Read MoreCorn at near normal for this time of year, soybeans a bit behind
The state experienced hot conditions and scattered rain this past week. Iowa farmers averaged 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 1, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities included preparing for the fall harvest and hay cutting. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 2 percent very short, 20 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
Read MoreIUC issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions, Phase 1
~by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, www.iowacapitaldispatch.com The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on August 28 was not unexpected given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous filings demonstrating…
Read MoreRams fall to Carroll Tigers in gridiron opener
The Greene County Rams football team kept up with the Carroll Tigers for three quarters at their season opener Aug. 30, but fatigue set and the Rams ended up losing 34-21. The Rams have 40 players on their 2024 varsity roster, 10 of them freshmen. The Tigers list 47 players on their varsity roster, none of them freshmen. Ram senior…
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