Displaying a Nativity scene in your home is a beloved Christmas tradition for many families. These treasured works will be the center attraction as the Nativity Festival returns to Greene County on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. In addition to celebrating the Christmas story, this multi-faceted event will be an opportunity for the community…
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Rams win two over Saydel in HOIAC basketball
(Stats added Dec. 12) The Greene County Rams won both games against the Saydel Eagles in Heart of Iowa basketball in Jefferson Friday. The girls have played many lopsided games in recent history, and this time they were on the top side with their 49-23 win.
Read MoreRam girls get first win, boys get first loss in non-conference hoops
The Greene County girls varsity team snapped an 11 game losing streak that extended back to the 2015-16 season with a 36-24 win over the non-conference Southeast Valley Jaguars in Gowrie in Thursday night basketball.
Read MoreElks tell Hoop Shoot winners
Jefferson Elks lodge 2306 hosted its 42nd annual Hoop Shoot in the middle school gym Dec. 3. A total of 35 youngsters competed, shooting a total of 25 times from the free throw line. Rankings are based on the number of baskets made. First place in the girls ages 8-9 division was Alivyah Smith, with second place going to Veronica…
Read MoreVictim identified in fatal fire
The child killed in a house fire this morning in Washington Township has been identified by relatives as Harley Moore, age 4, son of Tony and Amber Moore. Jessica Goehring of Perry, first cousin to one of the Moore parents, has started a Gofundme page, reports The Perry News. Goehring named funeral expenses and the cost of replacing belongings as…
Read MoreFatal fire southeast of Rippey this morning
(Edited Thursday evening with information from Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams) A house fire in Washington Township claimed the life of a 4-year-old child this morning.
Read MoreUpdate: E-57 open at Greenbrier Creek
County Road E-57 (290th St) west of Highway 4 is once again open to traffic. The road has been closed since an accident Nov. 29 that severely damaged the guardrail on the south side of the bridge over Greenbrier Creek just east of K Ave.
Read MoreReferendum to reinstate Iowa beef checkoff passes
Official results yet to be certified DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Dec. 8 announced the passage of the referendum to reinstate the $.50 per head Iowa beef checkoff that was held Nov. 30. The preliminary results show a positive vote of 56 percent to 44 percent in favor of reinstating the assessment. A simple majority…
Read MoreRams continue great start on hoops season
(Defensive stats added Thursday, 12 pm) The Greene County varsity boys basketball added another game to the win column Tuesday in Jefferson as the beat the Roland-Story Norsemen 71-47. The Rams are at 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference.
Read MoreRam girls score more than average but lose to R-S
The Greene County girls varsity basketball team took their fifth loss in five games as the Roland-Story Norsemen beat them 61-33 in Jefferson Tuesday. As has become the pattern, the teams played close the first quarter. After one, the score was 13-12 for the Norse. Kenna Marquart set the pace, scoring eight points in the quarter.
Read MoreBranstad’s statement upon his nomination as ambassador to China
(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad issued the following statement in regards to being nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to China in the Trump-Pence Administration: “I love Iowa and I love my country. For 22 years, I have been honored and privileged to serve the people of Iowa as their governor. My family and I will always…
Read MoreFamilies brave the cold to hear a warm ‘ho-ho-ho’ from Santa
Santa Claus did the honors of lighting a large Christmas tree to signal the “official” start of the Christmas season in Jefferson last Thursday evening. The community Christmas tree lighting was hosted by Jefferson Matters: Main Street at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. About 150 attended the outdoor ceremony on one of the first very cold evenings this winter.
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