Logo, theme for July 23 RAGBRAI overnight revealed

About 100 RAGBRAI® committee members and enthusiasts attended a festive “reveal” party for the Jefferson RAGBRAI logo at the Milwaukee Road depot Monday. The weather allowed several bicyclists to ride to the event at the trailhead of the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The logo was designed by Bridgette Heisterkamp, a member of the RAGBRAI executive committee. Her husband Philip Heisterkamp,…

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Ram girls now 1-3 in soccer

The Ram girls soccer team got its first win of the season in a Saturday game against Logan-Magnolia in Grand Junction. The 3-0 victory included goals by sophomores Ashlee Harmeyer, Kassie Lamoureux and Aubrey Heupel. The Rams  took an 0-3 record into the game. Logan-Magnolia is now 1-7 on the season.

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Greene County district court, week ending April 19

In Greene County district court Melissa Marie Kroupa, 38, of Grimes was sentenced to five years in prison April 13 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of burglary-third degree (motor vehicle). The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for three years. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended…

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