Sheriff Jack Williams is working this month to convince Greene County voters that the ballot question asking for a $10 million bond issue to build a new county jail is critical and should be approved. A similar ballot question, but for $12.685 million, failed a year ago. The new proposal is for a jail with five fewer cells, a smaller…
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Trick or Treat Around the Square Oct. 26
The annual Trick or Treat Around the Square is slated for Thursday, Oct. 26, in Jefferson. The fun starts with a Halloween party from 3:45 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games and prizes. Costumes are encouraged. There is no charge, but parents are encouraged to register their children for the party by Oct.…
Read MoreWhy I’m voting ‘YES’ for the Greene County Community Schools VPPEL
Dear Editor, I served as the school business manager for East Greene, Jefferson-Scranton and Greene County School Districts for 31 years, retiring in June 2023. I fully support the renewal of the VPPEL levy. It is vital that the VPPEL levy, on the ballot in November, is approved. This is not a new tax. Let me repeat that: This is…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day, Tuesday, Oct. 10
World Mental Health Day 2023, Oct. 10, is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they…
Read MoreScranton United Charities drive under way
The United Charities drive has begun for this year in the Scranton community. Donations cards have been placed in Scranton water bills and mailed to others in the area. Residents are asked to return donations by Nov. 1. This is the only donation drive for many of these charities listed for this year. The committee asks that residents consider what…
Read MoreRam boys take third place in South Central Calhoun Cross Country Invitational
Ram junior Noah Hinote led the Rams to a third place finish with a time of 18:14.9, crossing the finish line in sixth place. Junior Gavyn Winters was also in the Top 20 with a time of 19:04.94, good for 20th place. Other Ram finishes were Brady Carstensen, 23rd place, 19:25.40; Kolby Angell, 29th place, 19:59.98; Carter Hinote, 35th, 20:20.40;…
Read MoreRoland-Story tops Rams in 62-31 gridiron shoot out
Ebersole, Hansen set school records ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Despite falling 62-31 at Roland-Story High School Friday night, the Greene County football team walked away with something to be proud of, with new program records set in the game. Ram quarterback Gabe Ebersole had a huge night, throwing the ball for 464 yards. Jack Hansen was on…
Read MoreRams run at Ogden, Perry
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County cross country teams raced twice last week, with the boys taking fifth on Tuesday in Ogden and seventh in Perry on Thursday. Ava Minnehan was the top Ram runner for the girls, placing 36th on Tuesday and 37th on Thursday. Becca Anderson took 42nd and 64th, Evelyn Snyder was 63rd…
Read MoreRams host Saturday v’ball tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal After hosting a tournament on Saturday, the Greene County Volleyball team is now 11-10 overall, with a 1-2 record from the tournament. The Rams are 1-2 in Heart of Iowa Conference action. The Rams faced Carlisle, falling 2-0 with set scores of 21-15 and 21-18. Violet Reedy led the team in assists, with…
Read MoreMcDonald sisters excel in barrel racing
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Briella and Jerzee McDonald, daughters of Nina and Marty McDonald, will be traveling to Gifford, IL, in November to take part in the International Miniature Rodeo Association finals, both competing in barrel racing. Briella, who is now 13, has loved barrel racing since she was very young, according to her mom, Nina McDonald. “It…
Read MoreGCDC honors Andy Rowland as Entrepreneur of the Year
On the eve of the first dirt being moved for Rowland Construction’s Water Tower housing project, Andy Rowland was presented with Greene County Development Corporation’s first Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Chuck Offenburger presented the award at GCDC’s community information event Oct. 2 at Wild Rose Casino. The event, which was open to the public, replaced GCDC’s more formal annual…
Read MoreMahanay Tower marks anniversary of dedication Oct. 16 with concert, free admission for all
The dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower took place 57 years ago on Oct. 16, 1966, and each year it is a time to celebrate. This year, the Tower will be open Oct. 16 from 10 am to 2 pm with free admission for all. The Bell Tower Community Foundation would like to particularly invite local employers to send their…
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