Elizabeth Ann Kamps Guess, daughter of Hartwig and Elsie (Bolt) Kamps was born May 7, 1929 in Des Moines. She died June 18, 2019 in her own bed, as was her desire. She lived her life to the age of 90 years, 1 month and 11 days Liz grew up with her parents and brother Rudy on her family farm…
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R. Lee Sloan, 1936 – 2019
Services were held July 15 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Lee Sloan, 82, of Jefferson. The Rev Julie Poulsen offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist with Delores Anderson as accompanist. Lee donated his body to the University of Iowa anatomy department Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery at a later date.
Read MoreRams finish HOIAC play with loss to N. Polk
Also lose to Carroll ~by Noah Rohlfing A nine-run fifth inning propelled the North Polk (Alleman) Comets to an 11-0 win over Greene County Thursday night. The Rams had three hits — all singles from Brent Riley, Bruce Stadler and Tyler Teeples — and didn’t advance anyone past first base.
Read MoreJeff grad returning as half of singer/songwriter duo
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…
Read MoreChloe 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…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 11
In Greene County district court Tyler James Smits, 26, of Jefferson was sentenced July 11 to one year in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of harassment- second degree, amended from harassment- first degree. The prison time is concurrent to sentenced in two other Greene County cases. The prison time was suspended and Smits was placed on probation for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 11
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 10 against Rick Eugene Tuhn of Grand Junction on a charge of disorderly conduct. Tuhn was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Malissa Lou Brooks of Jefferson, assault; Carl William Hale of Jefferson, violation of no contact order, two charges, two…
Read MoreRosemary Trucks, 1940 – 2019
Rosemary Trucks, 79, of Jefferson, died July 6, 2019 at Mary Greeley Center Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, July 12, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Rosemary G. Trucks was born on the family farm on May 15, 1940, in Greenbrier Township, Greene County. She…
Read MoreRam baseball team completes comeback against Underwood
~by Noah Rohlfing It was a strong comeback performance from Greene County baseball Wednesday night, as they fought back from a 5-0 deficit to win 9-5 against Underwood. After going 5-0 down, the Rams scored nine straight runs on 11 hits with starting pitcher Austin Delp, Joe Anderson, Brent Riley and Tyler Teeples each recording two hits. Nick Breon, David…
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