~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal After inclement weather canceled the April 2 meet at Panorama High School, the Greene County boys track and field team competed once last week, on Friday at home, taking fifth as a team. The Greene County relay teams dominated, with top five finishes from: 4×100 meter relay team of Camden Strennen, Nick Stream,…
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Girls soccer falls twice
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls soccer team went 0-2 last week after falling to Boone and Carroll. On April 1, the team hosted the Boone Toreadors, falling 6-0 with no shots taken by the Rams. Both teams were scoreless in the first half, with Boone scoring all six goals in the second. Goalie Team…
Read MoreActing your wage
~a column by Colleen O’Brien My daughter “acted her wage” and didn’t even know it. She worked in “corporate” for a decade and a half. She liked it – the challenge, learning new ideas and looking at old ways with a questioning viewpoint that she attacked with fresh ideas. She liked the camaraderie of the women and men she worked…
Read MoreForces Under Forty recipients told
The Jefferson Matters board has announced the 2024 class of Forces Under Forty, to be recognized at the upcoming Community Appreciation Event Sunday, April 21, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. Through a community nomination process, Kelley Gray, Emily Dyer, Emily Rohner, and Dan Rohner will be recognized for their consistent commitment to making Jefferson a…
Read MoreWelcome tough conversations during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to support Iowa survivors
~by Paul D. Pate, Iowa Secretary of State There are some topics that are difficult to discuss. One of those topics is sexual assault. April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and provides an opportunity for us to embrace uncomfortable conversations to support victims of this crime. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Nationwide, 81 percent…
Read MoreISU Extension & Outreach Week in Greene County APRIL 15-19
Events planned every day Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 15-19. Iowa’s 100 county Extension offices will host activities throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of Extension education efforts throughout the state. “This celebration is one way we show our appreciation for the people who participate in our educational programs, as well as the…
Read MoreMedical Center Foundation golf tourney is June 7
Player and sponsorship registration is now open for the 12th annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser. The four-person, best ball tournament is again scheduled during Jefferson’s Bell Tower Festival, with a shotgun start Friday, June 7, at 9 am at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. “Our golfers have really enjoyed the opportunity to combine a day of…
Read MoreDoctored for decades in Rippey
VIEW FROM MY WINDOW this week is by guest columnist Dave Chase, son of Rippey physician Walter Chase. This was originally published in the April/May OUR IOWA with permission of the magazine publisher and author Dave Chase. My dad, Walter E. Chase, was the doctor in Rippey for 33 years. He interned at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines and that…
Read MoreDOT physicals now available at medical center
Greene County Medical Center’s occupational medicine provider Diana Smith, DNP, now offers comprehensive Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals in Jefferson. DOT physicals are required for those who drive any kind of commercial vehicle, such as a school bus, taxi, semi-tractor/trailer or the like. “This is typically for anyone who is not driving for themselves, but does so as part of…
Read MoreNathan Behne chosen for Shrine Bowl
Now seeking donations for Shriners Hospitals ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County senior Nathan Behne has been selected to represent the school in the Iowa Shrine Bowl this summer and is working to raise money for the organization ahead of the July 20 game. 2024 marks the 51st Iowa Shrine Bowl game, happening on July 20 at…
Read MoreUsed book sale at Jeff library April 18-20
Spring into the Jefferson Public Library for the annual Friends’ spring book sale. The three-day book sale begins Thursday, April 18, and runs through Saturday, April 20. Admission is free and prices generally range from 25¢ to $2. The book sale is held in the library basement during regular hours. “The spring book sale is a great place to find…
Read MoreApril gets cool start across Iowa
Another week of colder than normal temperatures with rain and snow left Iowa farmers with 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 7, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Minimal fieldwork was done during the week, but some producers were able to apply anhydrous, manure, and dry fertilizer. High winds prevented producers from spraying…
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