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…

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Greased 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…

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Creative 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…

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JPRD’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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