The Greene County Rams reclaimed the cowbell from the Perry Bluejays in a football game that went down to the final play of the game. After a first half in which the lead switched four times, the Rams put up the only points of the second half and claimed a 24-21 victory over the Bluejays. The final margin wasn’t determined…
Read MoreDay: October 10, 2014
Healthiest State Walks held Wednesday
Friends, co-workers and neighbors gathered Wednesday for the annual Healthiest State Walk. The goal of the walk was to mobilize Iowan to walk 1 kilometer – about seven blocks – to spark excitement for healthier lifestyles for all Iowans. In Greene County, walks were held in Jefferson and in Churdan. The Jefferson walk was led by Hy-Vee manager Lori Subbert.…
Read MoreOpen house showcases fix-up at Deep Rock gas station
An open house at the former Deep Rock gas station Thursday night was a time for storytelling and nostalgia as former employees, the daughters of former owners, and friends gathered to see the new life the building was granted by group of Community Betterment volunteers. Many of those at the open house remembered the filling station best as Pete and…
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard is ready for its 33rd Fall Festival
Deal’s Orchard will host its 33rd annual Fall Festival this Saturday and Sunday at the orchard west of Jefferson just south of County Road E-53. The event draws as many as 10,000 people from virtually all parts of the state. Those who attend the festival have come to expect wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a petting zoo hosted by…
Read MoreRummage sale at the library
People who wax nostalgic for typewriters, film projectors or globes, along with those who want new art on their walls, will find treasures at a one day rummage sale Saturday at the Jefferson public library. The library is selling unused items to make room for updates. Included on the sale list are an oak TV stand and an oak media…
Read MoreThe role of country weeklies in today’s media mix
~by Denise O’Brien Van It’s National Newspaper Week( Oct. 5 – 11), and I’ve been thinking about the role of country weeklies in the swirling pool of American media. Country weeklies reflect the values of their communities. They question accepted practices and challenge assumptions and shine a light on the faults and ambitions of their readers.
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