~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County basketball teams faced three tough opponents last week, falling to South Hamilton, Glidden-Ralston and Roland-Story, as their quest for a win this season continues. The Rams were scheduled to play again on Tuesday at home against Nevada. They’ll host West Marshall in a Rams Against Cancer event on Friday and…
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“Will you be a dictator?”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien This question was asked of once-president Trump this fall in an interview with Sean Hannity, as well as by countless political columnists, broadcast news folks and authors of books on Trump from both sides. He says, “Only on Day One.” This is when he will close the borders and “drill, drill, drill,” to cop a…
Read MoreSupervisors hear first budget requests for FY25
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the meeting Dec. 11, the Greene County board of supervisors, chaired by supervisor Dawn Rudolph in the absence of John Muir, began hearing requests for FY2025 funding from agencies and organizations providing services to Greene County. This process continues at each board meeting until all have been heard and a budget is hammered out…
Read More144 CHI celebrates successful year
The first annual Highway 144 Corridor Housing Initiative board held a recognition reception on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Rippey Community Room. This reception was to recognize and thank financial donors. Awardee recipients who completed exterior home improvements were also recognized. Representatives were present from Paton, Dana, Grand Junction, and Rippey. Each community city council allowed for 10 percent of…
Read MoreGreene County Public Health develops plan to address regional health concerns
Every five years, Greene County Public Health conducts a countywide survey, asking residents to discuss their healthcare concerns. After the results are tabulated, Public Health identifies the areas of greatest need and develops a plan to enhance care and services around the issues. “The one healthcare issue most universally touched on by our communities is a shortfall of mental healthcare…
Read MoreCounty compensation board to meet Dec. 21
The Greene County compensation board will meet Thursday, Dec. 21, at 8:30 am in the board room at the courthouse. The compensation board recommends any salary increases for county elected officials to the county supervisors for consideration in the budget process. Compensation board members are appointed by elected officials. Comp board members and the official they were appointed by are…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 8
Shanda Jean Ellingson, 40, of Jefferson was sentenced Dec. 4 in district court to a total of 17 years in prison after being found guilty in a trial on the minutes of charges relating to the sex abuse of her two daughters and drug possession. Her husband, Benjamin James Ellingson, 38, of Jefferson was sentenced in June to a total…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 8
In Greene County magistrate court Alyssa Lorene Ralston of Des Moines was sentenced Dec. 6 to five days in jail on a charge of theft- fifth degree. The jail term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must also pay $306.16 victim…
Read MoreChapter CZ P.E.O. members are volunteer readers at elementary school
As members of an organization focused on education and learning, women of Chapter CZ of P.E.O. decided to share their love of reading with young people. A number of members of the Chapter have volunteered to read to classes at Greene County Elementary School throughout the school year. The readers signed up to do the reading through the Jefferson public…
Read More2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101. Also available…
Read MoreRam grapplers attack the mats
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys wrestling team has kicked off their season with a Nov. 28 quadrangular in Ogden and a Dec. 2 tournament in Independence. On Tuesday, the team traveled to Ogden High School to face the Bulldogs, Van Meter and PCM. Greene County beat Ogden and Van Meter, with a 39-39 tie…
Read MoreBowlers split with Ballard Monday, also go to Osceola tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County’s bowling season continues after a home meet on Nov. 27 and a Saturday baker tourney in Osceola. Greene County bowling hosted Ballard on Monday, the varsity boys picking up their second win while the girls and junior varsity boys battled but came up short. The top bowler for the Greene County…
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