The Jefferson park and recreation department will be part of the big show at Bell Tower Big Top with a trio of Festival favorites. The bags tournament will return to the south side of the square Friday evening, June 12. Men, women, and coed teams (two persons each), ages 14 and older, will compete in the same tournament, with double…
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Next weekend is Free Fishing Weekend
Watcha doin’ next weekend? Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ free fishing weekend. Free Fishing Weekend is the first weekend in June each year. It allows Iowans an opportunity to try fishing without purchasing a license. All other regulations remain in place. Fishing is…
Read MoreClasses planning reunions
Class of 1954 shows how it’s done The Bell Tower Festival has become a favorite time for high school class reunions. Ann Ostendorf has returned to the Festival steering committee as reunion coordinator. She’s eager to help class organizers plan reunions that will be fun and memorable. She can be reached via email at ostendorfa@greenecountycsd.net
Read MoreJune is Great Outdoors Month
DES MOINES — While the 2015 Memorial Day weekend was a soggy start to the summer recreation season, there are plenty more days ahead to enjoy the outdoors. Governor Terry Branstad recently proclaimed June as Great Outdoors Month, encouraging all Iowans and visitors to step outside, enjoy the state’s scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, and renew their commitment to stewardship…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 29
It was a wet Memorial Day weekend followed by an even wetter week. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received a total of 2.3 inches of rain during the week that ended Friday at 6 am. Temperatures ranged from a low of 46 degrees to a high of 82 degrees. Children took advantage of a couple of warm…
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Deb McGinn to present program about historical plaques around the courthouse square As part of the infrastructure make-over that has happened the last two years around the Greene County Courthouse Square in Jefferson, attractive brass plaques have been attached to brick pedestals, telling the stories of 10 notable people or icons important in county history.
Read MoreOutcome of Ram games determined in seventh innings
The Greene County softball and baseball teams traveled to Collins Friday night to play the Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Raiders. The boys led 2-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning but lost 3-2. The girls were behind 2-0 starting the seventh inning but scored five runs. They held that lead as the home team batted one more time to finish the…
Read MoreSkalicky-Stayrook
Catharine Minerva Skalicky and Ian Connor Stayrook celebrated their marriage on May 16, 2015, at Kelso Park in Jefferson with a gathering of family and friends. The wedding party included Kyann Brown of Jefferson and Richard Nichols of Rio Vista, TX, and was performed by Magistrate Rita Pedersen. Catharine is the daughter of Linda Nichols of Jefferson and Jeffrey Skalicky…
Read MoreMarjorie Black, 1916-2015
Laura Marjorie Black, 99, of Jefferson and formerly of Ames, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care in Jefferson. Marjorie was born February 23, 1916, near Holyoke, CO. She was the oldest child of six born to Ralph and Hazel (Ferrel) Anderson. She graduated from Colorado State Teachers’ College in Greeley with…
Read MoreRam baseball, softball teams send Mustangs home with losses
The Greene County baseball and softball teams are both 2-0 after games in Jefferson May 28 against the PCM Mustangs. The baseball team has not yet been scored on, nor has it played a seven inning game. The boys’ 10-0 victory came via the 10-run rule in six innings. The softball team won a tight 2-0 game against Heart of…
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Rippey News, May 26, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Annual Rippey alumni party: The Rippey alumni party was held Saturday, May 23, at the United Methodist Church in Rippey. The meal, consisting of Italian chicken, cheesy potatoes, corn, salad and pies, was served by Kevin and May Hick and their crew. Approximately 90 alumni, their…
Read MoreGreene County softball team wins opener at home
The Greene County varsity softball team used a seven-run second inning to claim a 9-7 win over Colfax-Mingo Wednesday evening in Jefferson. Senior Marissa Promes pitched all seven innings. She allowed seven hits and the Tigerhawks’ runs were all earned. Promes had 13 strike-outs and six walks and hit one batter.
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