Dear Editor, I would like to thank the participants, volunteers and sponsors of the Jeffette Youth Track and Field meet for making the event a great one. A special thank you to Coach Sawhill, Coach Simpson and Coach Buenz for giving us the knowledge, encouragement and support to accomplish great things through track and field, whether competing in 1994 or…
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Obituary – Todd Kent McWilliam
Todd Kent McWilliam passed away June 11, 2014, at the age of 49. Todd will be interred at the DFW National Veterans Cemetery in Grand Prairie, TX. A private military ceremony will honor his years of service to our country and his life here on Earth. Todd went to school in Jefferson and went on to earn several degrees: a…
Read More‘Hollywood in the Heartland’ exhibit opens at State Historical Museum
Exhibit explores history of Iowa and Iowans in the movies DES MOINES –Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds were joined at their regular weekly press conference June 16 by Department of Cultural Affairs director Mary Cownie to announce a blockbuster exhibition, “Hollywood in the Heartland,” will open this month at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. The State…
Read MoreRams lose in baseball, win in softball on the road vs Saydel
The Greene County Rams split baseball and softball games Monday in Des Moines vs the Saydel Eagles. The baseball team lost its sixth consecutive game in the 7-2 game, though coach Mark Sawhill said the team played well. The Eagles stand at 9-1 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference; the Rams are 3-7 in the conference and 3-9 overall.
Read MoreRams finish the week without a baseball win
The Rams finished a frustrating week in baseball winless after a 6-3 Heart of Iowa loss to North Polk Friday in Jefferson. The North Polk Comets, ranked second in Class 2A, went to 7-0 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference as the Rams fell to 3-6 in the conference, 3-8 overall.
Read MoreBell Tower of Fame Award to Dr Jim Hanson
The 35th anniversary Bell Tower Festival was officially opened in a brief ceremony Friday evening on the Plaza Stage. Ben Yoder served as emcee, and Sheilah Pound sang the National Anthem and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” accompanied by Rick Morain. After acknowledging Walter and Ruth Harrison, king and queen at Greene County Medical Center long term care, and Frank Drayer…
Read MoreWinners told in Yellow Brick Challenge
The Yellow Brick Challenge, a LEGO® brick building contest hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline , drew a total of 17 entries. Contestants used LEGO bricks to build creations that reflected the Bell Tower Festival theme, Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home. Entries were judged based on creativity, use of the theme, and innovative use…
Read MorePauley shows his 1910 Sears in Show and Shine Car Show
Car enthusiasts are among the first to arrive at the Bell Tower Festival for the Show and Shine Car Show. Dick Pauley of Jefferson showed the oldest car in the show, a 1910 Sears car, which he also drove in the parade. The car is chain-driven by a 2-cylinder opposed engine under the seat. Pauley explained that Sears built cars…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival parade always a favorite
The Bell Tower Festival parade is the centerpiece of Saturday activities at the Festival. This year’s parade was windy and rain fell for about five minutes late in the parade, but that didn’t deter the entertainment. The Jefferson Rotary Club organizes the parade each year; Dr Dave Jaskey served as parade chairman. Home State Bank won the prize for best…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to the courthouse square
The 32 hanging floral baskets around the courthouse square earned the square Yard of the Month honors for June from the Jefferson Garden Club. The baskets are a cooperative effort of Jefferson Matters: Main Street andthe city of Jefferson. They were hung from the light poles during a cleanup day organized by Jefferson Matters: Main Street last month. Jean Walker prepared the…
Read MoreJob growth sets up need for child care
Help available in starting child care business Quality child care is vital to an employee’s success on the job. It also contributes to the economic success of a community. Greene County has many new and expanding businesses. Because of this growth, parents may soon have trouble finding child care. Now might be a good time to start a child care…
Read MoreRams win vs Comets in bottom of the seventh
The Greene County Rams scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat the North Polk Comets in softball Friday in Jefferson. Final score was 4-3. The go-ahead run was scored when a Comet fielder dropped a pop near first base with the bases loaded. Three of the Rams’ runs were unearned. Pitcher Marissa Promes, now at…
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