When Scranton voters elected councilman Randy Winkelman as mayor, that created a vacancy on the city council. Winkelman was sworn into the mayor’s position following the official canvass of votes in mid-November.
Read MoreDay: December 2, 2015
Christmas at the Martin House
The Churdan public library staff and board invite everyone to take a break from the Christmas rush and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of short stories and poems, and even sing a carol or two. A special guest will read Christmas stories, also.
Read MoreLutheran churches tell Advent plans
Both Lutheran churches in Jefferson, Trinity Lutheran and Christ Lutheran, invite area residents to join them in the preparatory season of Advent. Trinity Lutheran Church, at 801 W. Lincoln Way, will serve a meal Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, at 5 pm. An Advent service will follow at 7 pm, telling “The Stories of Advent” as all those present…
Read MoreGreene County Chamber welcomes all for ‘Hometown Holidays’
The Greene County Chamber invites residents of all ages to celebrate the 2015 holiday season at home, in Greene County. Many events are planned to celebrate “Hometown Holidays.” The Christmas Certificate Give-Away is in full swing, with the first drawing held Nov. 30. Drawings will be held Mondays Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, with three prizes of $50…
Read MoreVeterans tell raffle winners
The Jefferson veterans groups – Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the VFW auxiliary – announced the winners of four turkeys and three hams in a raffle drawing held last week. Winners were Melissa Higgins, Angela Jennings, Gib Sukovaty, Dean Dozier, Tim McCoy, Larry Sellers and Mark Kendall.
Read MoreJefferson city council discusses priorities
Jefferson city council members discussed their priorities for the next fiscal year at a workshop following their meeting Nov 24. As in previous years, council members and the mayor ranked many items on a number scale from 1 to 3, with 1 being a high priority. A spreadsheet was created, numbers were added, and the lowest scoring items were determined…
Read MoreJefferson Elks seek donations of deer hides from hunters
Each year Elks lodges across the United States collect deer hides for use in Veterans Homes for physical rehabilitation programs for the residents. The hides are collected by local lodges, salted, packaged and then delivered to tanneries for processing. The hides are distributed to veterans homes across the United States for crafts projects made by the residents.
Read MoreIPTV brings new library resources to Rippey
Library Corner to be showcased at Dec. 9 open house Kids spending time at the Rippey public library will have new resources available to help promote the connections between public media and early literacy and math skills, thanks to a new Library Corner being placed at the library by Iowa Public Television.
Read MoreRich entertains as he signs books
Terry Rich’s stories and his book, “Dare to Dream, Dare to Act,” were well received at an informal book signing in the south lobby of the courthouse Tuesday. More than 50 persons, many of whom have known Rich for years, visited and purchased the book for autographing. Rich, a Cooper native, past CEO of the Blank Park Zoo and now…
Read MoreChamber tells winners in first week of Christmas Certificate Give-away
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away has already made shopping locally even more satisfying for three lucky winners. The first drawing in the give-away was held Nov. 30. Winners were (seated, from left) Wanda Willis of Perry, who registered at Deal’s Orchard, and Tori Riley and Brenda Brewer, both of Jefferson. Riley registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop…
Read MorePair of blood drives slated for next week
This holiday season, LifeServe Blood Center is offering blood donors a unique opportunity to help save lives and bring joy to children at local hospitals. Blood donors who give blood now through Jan. 9 can redeem their donation points at the LifeServe Online Store for teddy bears and other gifts that will be delivered to children at local hospitals. Generosity…
Read MoreRockets hold on to lead in fourth quarter challenge to top E/EH-K in boys hoops
Fans got their money’s worth when the Paton-Churdan boys team won its hoops season opener against Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton in Churdan Dec. 1. The Rockets were behind only once, after the first minute of play. They held a 15 point lead at the end of the first quarter, but the game was tied with just three minutes to play. Final score…
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