Maxine Ure, 1925- 2017

Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 21, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Maxine Ure, 92, of Jefferson, formerly of Cooper. Maxine’s grandson James Healy will preside and will also be soloist. Chris Henning will read the eulogy. Interment will be at the Franklin Township Cemetery at Cooper.

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Deadline Dec. 15 for ABC Award nominations

Greene County Chamber and Tourism reminds area residents that the deadline is Dec. 15 for nominations for the ABC (Above and Beyond the Call) Award. The ABC Award is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities and their unselfish gift of their time and talent, have positively affected activities or projects beneficial…

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Ram varsity teams win in Saydel

The Greene County Rams won both varsity hoops games in Saydel north of Des Moines Thursday evening. The girls topped the Eagles 52-45 after trailing most of the first half. With just 18 seconds remaining in the game the Rams held a 48-45 lead. Sophomore Kassie Lamoureux made two free throws and senior Laurin Lyons made two free throws in…

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