Jefferson native Julia Bordenaro (JHS class of 1985) and her husband Ira Levin, also known as The Levins, will perform Sunday, July 21, at 4 pm at History Boy Theatre in Jefferson. They will showcase songs from their new release, Caravan of Dawn, with hit the Top 10 on the Folk DJ Chart in May and Top 20 on the…
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Chloe Berns is 2019 Greene County Fair queen
Chloe Berns was selected as 2019 Greene County Fair Queen and will represent the county at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. She was selected from among four candidates Friday evening. Chloe, the daughter of Lori and Brian Berns, will begin her senior year at Paton-Churdan High School in August. She is been active in 4-H, her church…
Read MoreGreased pig contest returns to county fair
After a long absence a greased pig contest returned Saturday to the Greene County Fair. Contestants first had their hands doused with mineral oil. Then, in groups of six to eight, they chased young pigs, also slimed with mineral oil, around the show ring. The winner was the first to catch a pig, stuff it in a burlap bag, and…
Read MoreCreative wine bottle class slated at Churdan library
The Churdan public library staff invites area residents to tap their creative juices this Thursday, July 18, to decorate c ollaged wine bottles. Attendees will paint, decorate and embellish two empty wine bottles. Bottles will be provided for those who don’t bring their own. Papers and collage elements will also be provided, with many choices available. The class will be…
Read MoreJPRD’s archery program includes five siblings
Female archers using Doreen Wilber’s bow Phil Siglin and Don Orris have taught archery in the Jefferson park and recreation department’s program for more than two decades, but this summer is the first time they’ve had five members of the same family enjoying the archery program together. Jax and Jayden Carstenson have participated several years and have won medals at…
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