The Ding Dong Dash, part of the Bell Tower Festival hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, had a four-legged twist this time. Canines were invited to be part of a Strut Your Mutt 1-mile run/walk or to run along with their master for the 5K and 10K runs. Entry donations for the dogs were a fundraiser for the…
Read MoreDay: June 15, 2018
Wayne Hougham, 1960 – 2018
A Celebration of the Life of Wayne Hougham, 57, of Jefferson was held Saturday, June 16, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Pastor Jim Barnett of Jefferson offered words of comfort. Soloist was Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Honorary bearers were Joe Doran, John Reineman, Sean Thompson, Tim Buenz, Tim Christensen, Mel Graven, Elaine McDowell, Brian Phillips, Karen…
Read MoreRam softball losing streak now at four
The Rams softball team lost 4-0 to the North Polk Comets Thursday in a game rescheduled from June 6 due to weather. The Comets are ranked #6 in Class 3A softball. The Comets are now 5-2 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and 10-4 overall. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Rams, who are 3-11 overall and…
Read MoreRams lose 4-2 to Bondurant-Farrar in baseball
The Greene County Rams followed their big win over Saydel Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to non-conference Bondurant-Farrar Thursday in Jefferson. Senior Wade Adcock pitched the entire game. He struck out six batters and walked three, but all three walks resulted in runs for the Blue Jays.
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