Greene County School superintendent Tim Christensen opened a school board work session on sportsmanship in a generic way. “Sportsmanship is something every community can work on,” he said as he introduced Todd Tharpe, assistant director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Christensen had invited Tharpe to speak. Many people in attendance sensed, though, that sportsmanship is something the Ram…
Read MoreDay: December 20, 2018
Work starting soon on library roof replacement
The public will see some major improvements taking place at the Jefferson public library over the next few months. Grell Roofing of Fort Dodge will replace the flat section on the 1904 Carnegie building and Affordable Quality Exteriors of Perry will replace the shingles, which were last replaced in 1989. Work is scheduled to be done soon on the Carnegie…
Read MoreClifford E. Said, 1937 – 2018
Funeral services will be held Dec. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Cliff Said, 81, of Jefferson. The Rev Gordon Moen will officiate. J.B. Hinote will be soloist, accompanied by Keri Brooker. Casket bearers will be Les Fister, Steve R. Smith, Aaron Walker, Jonathon Smith, Bill Berger and Bob Smith. Interment will be at the Scranton Township…
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