Each summer the Iowa County Recorders Association meets for continuing education in one of the states’ six districts, and last week Okoboji was the meeting destination. Greene County recorder Deb McDonald attended. As elected officials, the recorders have a formal certification program which offers learning sessions that broadly impact their professional role in the county. Courses are focused on Leadership…
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New Trackchair at Big Creek opens doors to the outdoors
POLK CITY – Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®. Designed to handle tougher terrain than a typical wheelchair, the Action Trackchair® can go off road and onto beaches, grassy areas, stone paths and even fishing jetties, making those areas more accessible for people with mobility impairments. According…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 21
In Greene County district court Kenneth Joseph Bonnette, 37, of Scranton was sentenced June 19 to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault- simple, amended from domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Elaine M. Norgart of Pisgah on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must pay $29.97 restitution to Fareway and $60 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Travis Austin Smith of Churdan, public intoxication and interference with official…
Read MoreMorton competes in Texas decathlon
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 MoreRam 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…
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