~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The 2025 track and field season is officially off and running for the Greene County Rams boys’ track team, and they’ve already been making some noise. The Rams boy’s attended the recent A.D. Dickinson Relays March 10 at UNI, and they did see some overall positive results from those athletes in attendance, including…
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Track, field season under way for Ram girls
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal Off and running is the best way to describe the season for the Greene County Rams girls’ track team. The girls started off their season at the A.D. Dickinson Relays March 11 at the University of Northern Iowa. In an extremely packed field, this meet is a great way for the team to…
Read MoreTwo HOIAC all-conference nods for Ram boys hoops players
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal With the conclusion of the 2024-25 basketball season for Iowa high school boys’ basketball, a few Greene County Rams players took home some honors. Overall, the Rams finished 4-19 and 2-14 in Heart of Iowa Conference play to close out the season. They doubled their win total from the season prior when they…
Read MoreSoccer season still two weeks away
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal Mother Nature hasn’t quite figured out what season it wants to be yet, which is good for our Greene County soccer players as their seasons haven’t started yet. The seasons for the Rams girls’ and boys’ soccer teams doesn’t officially begin until March 31 against Grand View Christian for both squads. For the…
Read MoreABC Award nominations due April 4
Jefferson Matters is seeking nominations for the 2025 ABC Award. The deadline for nominations to be submitted is Friday, April 4, by 4 pm. The award will be presented at the Community Appreciation Night on April 27. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership…
Read MoreCommunity conversation on ‘parenthood of the state’ March 27
First Baptist Church of Jefferson will present the first in a series of hourlong community conversations entitled “Parens Patriae: The parenthood of the state” on Thursday, March 27, at 5 pm. Rev. Daniel Cunningham of First Baptist Church will moderate a discussion about the pros and cons of the intervention powers of the State within the home and in the…
Read MoreGround broken on new jail
Ground was broken March 17 on the new Greene County jail. Holding shovels were Greene County supervisors, sheriff Jack Williams and representatives of DCI Group. Sheriff deputies and staff looked on. DCI Group is serving as construction manager at risk. The company has assembled a roster of 17 contractors who will work on various components of the building. The group…
Read MoreGolden Apple Award to P-C principal Annie Smith
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal Being an educator includes being involved and engaged in the lives of your students. A local administrator was just recognized for their outstanding impact on their students. Paton-Churdan K-12 principal Annie Smith was announced as a Golden Apple Award winner March 6. The award is presented by WHO-TV through a nomination process and…
Read MoreGrCo school board sets 2025-26 calendar
The 2025-26 school year will begin for Greene County students Monday, Aug. 25, with the last attendance day Friday, May 29, 2026. Teachers will return to their classrooms Tuesday, Aug. 19. Families will have two full weeks of vacation over the winter holidays. Dec. 19 will be the last attendance day before Christmas, and students and teachers do not return…
Read MorePre-kindergarten registration for 2025-26 is April 7
Parents of children who are eligible for pre-kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year are asked to attend PK registration Monday, April 7, between 2 and 6 pm at Greene County elementary school, 401 E. Russell St, Jefferson. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate; proof of residency (mail received at your address); and parent documentation (driver’s license and legal custody…
Read MoreA Saturday afternoon of poetry at the museum
Calling all Greene County poets and poetry lovers April is National Poetry Month, and local poets are invited to read their verses at the Greene County Historical Museum on Saturday, April 5. The word “poet” derives from a Greek word meaning “maker” or “creator.” The public is invited to the free program, which begins at 2 pm, to listen to…
Read MoreCelebrate ISU Extension & Outreach Week in Greene County
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 7-12. Iowa’s 100 county Extension offices will host “I Spy Cy” activities and educational events throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of ISU Extension and Outreach throughout the state. “This celebration is one way we show our appreciation for the people who participate in our educational programs, as…
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