The campaign bus of Dr Ben Carson, a Republican candidate for president will be in Jefferson Monday, Dec. 14, from 3:15 to 4:15 pm on the west side of the courthouse square. Carson will not be present, but staffers will be available to answer questions about the campaign and to distribute campaign materials. The public is invited to visit the…
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P-C girls at 2-2, boys at 4-0 with wins over CAM Cougars
The Paton-Churdan basketball teams both returned from Anita with wins after Friday night basketball games against the CAM Cougars. The girls won 50-41. The Rockets took an early lead but needed a big fourth quarter to seal the win. The victory evens their record at 2-2 overall and in the Rolling Valley Activity Conference.
Read MoreRams travel to Baxter for dual meet with CMB, Gilbert
The Greene County wrestling team filled six weight classes for a Heart of Iowa dual meet in Baxter Dec. 10. The Rams lost to the CMB Raiders 42-21. Kane Borgeson (120) won by fall in 1:48 over Tate Ewing and Hunter Ruth (195) won by fall in 1:18 over Cody Galbraith. Isaiah Yoder (160) won by decision 3-0 over Evan…
Read MoreRams take two losses from Nevada Cubs
The Greene County varsity basketball teams both lost Heart of Iowa games to the Nevada Cubs in Jefferson Thursday evening. The girls lost to the 2015 Class 3A champions and Number 1 rated Nevada Cubs by a 67-15 score.
Read MoreChamber tells winners in second week of Christmas drawing
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away is continuing to make lucky winners out of shoppers who visit local retailers. The second drawing in the give-away was held Dec. 7. Winners were Kurt Krieger, who registered at Don’s Ace Hardware; Rosalee St Clair, who registered at the Gift Garden at Greene County Medical Center, and Lois…
Read More315 million people and as many guns*
~a column by Colleen O’Brien That there is a link between gun possession and gun assault sounds like a no-brainer of a thought. Without the gun, there would be no gun assault.
Read MoreJingle and Mingle in Junction this Sunday
Area residents are invited to “Jingle and Mingle in Junction” this Sunday, Dec. 13. Grand Junction Horizons will host a potato bar luncheon and silent auction from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Brigid Parish Center, 602 Hager St East in Grand Junction.
Read MoreCandidate Chris Christie speaks in Jefferson
New Jersey Gov Chris Christie, Republican candidate for president, talked with about 50 persons at the Uptown Café in Jefferson Dec. 4. Christie was up close and personal, using a conversational style as he stood in the center of the room surrounded by potential voters. Christie is in his second four-year term as governor of New Jersey. He led his…
Read MoreVFW tells local essay contest winners
Winners at Greene County Middle School in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest, sponsored locally by VFW Post 9599, have been announced. Andrea Grundon (left) won first place. She was awarded $100 and her essay will be forwarded to the state competition. Avery Bardole (right) placed second and received $50, while Cheyanne Ferguson (center) placed third place and received $25.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Denise O’Brien Van
To the Editor of GreeneCountyNewsOnline: The concerts presented by St. Patrick’s Oratory on Sunday, Dec. 6, were glorious gifts of the season to the community. Members of the St. Patrick’s Committee arranged the free events which featured the All Strings Attached Chamber Orchestra and Choir of Carroll.The musicians include Jeffersonians Rick Morain, orchestra pianist; and Hank Muzney, a tenor in…
Read MoreOpen house at Churdan library Saturday
The board and staff of the Churdan public library will host a Christmas open house Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 9 am.Bidding on the silent auction will end that day. Also, the annual Lions Club Christmas drawing will be held. Attendees can register at the library that day for prizes. Santa Claus will arrive at noon, and the drawing will…
Read MorePrairie Blue featuring farmers market vendors, entertainment
Prairie Blue, on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson, is hosting holiday events the next two weekends. Shoppers looking for locally produced items will find what they’re looking for Saturdays, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, from 1 to 4 pm. Gift baskets can be customized with items from local bakers and farmers. Familiar Greene County farmers market…
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