Gretah Johnson, 12, of Jefferson performed in the championship round of the 58th annual Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair Sunday. Gretah performed a tap solo. Hers is one of six finalist acts selected in the Sprout division for ages 2-12. The six winning acts performed in championship on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Sprout champions…
Read MoreDay: August 19, 2017
Margene Miller, 1922 – 2017
A celebration of the life of Margene Miller, 95, of Jefferson was held Aug. 19 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Pastor Matt Glawe of Lubbock, TX, offered words of comfort. Congregational singing was accompanied by Mary Ann Haver, with Rob Clause as song leader. Honorary bearers were Margene’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren Kevin Minnihan, Tracey Durham, Alan Durham, Kara…
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