Mass of the Resurrection was held Wednesday, June 10, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Dennis LeRoy McGregor, 87, of Jefferson. Celebrant was Msgr Kevin McCoy of Fort Dodge. Readers were Anna Pound, Allison Seibert and Tiffany Joekel. Gift bearers were Kellan and Mali McGregor. The McGregor family provided music, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Tim McCoy,…
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Ram softball team now at 10-0, Nelsen throws second no-hitter in baseball
Greene County Ram fans had much to cheer about in Alleman Monday evening as the softball team improved its season record to 10-0 and the baseball team got its fourth win via the 10-run rule. The softball team used 11 hits to claim a 4-1 victory over the North Polk Comets. Senior pitcher Marissa Promes struck out two batters, walked…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 5
In Greene County district court Gabriel Jamison Wiggins, 19, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment June 2 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He must pay a civil penalty of $315 with a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and a $10 surcharge for drug abuse resistance education (DARE). He was placed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 5
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 3 against Courtney James Baugh of St Joseph, MO, on a charge of assault. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $80. Magistrate Rita Pedersen also entered a judgment in a case initiated in district court in which Baugh was charged with assault-serious. The charge was…
Read MoreJefferson swim team wins first two meets
The Jefferson swim team won its first two meets of the summer. The first meet was at Manning on June 2. The Jefferson swimmers won 469-118. For complete results provided by Jefferson coaches, click here: Jefferson at Manning The second meet was in Jefferson against Glidden Thursday, June 4. The home swimmers won by a score of 476-130 (unofficial). For…
Read MoreRams improve to 6-3 with pair of non-conference wins
The Ram baseball team won both games at the Cherokee tournament Saturday. The Rams topped the Falcons of Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove in a bat-rattling 19-12 game. Tyler Beger, Trey Tucker and Reid Lamoureux pitched with Lamoureux getting the win.
Read MoreA hint of circus fun for Bell Tower Big Top
Finneseths put their collection on display The animals, characters and scenes of a circus are all in Jefferson, in miniature, in the window of the Morning Star Masonic lodge, formerly Figenshaw Furniture on the west side of the courthouse square. Circus trains with lions and tigers, clowns, vendors, and even men being shot out of cannons, are among the more than…
Read MoreAl Welsh Orchestra playing at The Gardens
All are welcome The Al Welsh Orchestra will bring its Big Band Era sound to The Gardens in Jefferson this Wednesday, June 10, at 2 pm. The public is cordially invited to share the special afternoon of music from the 1920s, ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. The orchestra plays the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Woody Hermann…
Read MoreVeterans invite all to spaghetti lunch after the Festival parade
Those who attend the Bell Tower Festival parade next Saturday will find a close, convenient and comfortable place to feed their family after the parade. The veterans groups – VFW, American Legion, and VFW auxiliary – will host a spaghetti lunch at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square immediately following the parade. Lunch will be…
Read MoreJune Yard of the Month honors to Goshons
The Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for June is the yard of Ruth and Dennis Goshon at 309 Rushview Drive. The Goshon’s well-kept front yard features a wide variety of plants such as coneflowers, daisies, bleeding hearts and hostas.
Read MoreBig spelling bee, big trivia contest part of Bell Tower Big Top
Bell Tower Big Top, the biggest show in Greene County, will include the biggest spelling bee in the county. The Greene County Historical Society will once again host an old-fashioned spelling bee as part of the Festival. This year’s spell-down is slated for Saturday, June 13, at 2 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Trophies will be awarded to first and second…
Read MoreCreative fundraiser for Grant Robbins memorial scholarship
Friends of the family of young Grant Robbins will host a creative fundraiser to raise money for scholarships to send children to church camp in Grant’s name. Jolene Peters will lead participants as they paint a canvas celebrating three things that are important to Grant’s family – faith, family and friends. The class is designed for all skill levels, and every…
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