Mayor Pete woos voters in Jefferson

With less than a week until the Iowa caucuses, Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg* visited Jefferson Wednesday morning. He spoke with about 120 persons, including middle school students who had walked to the event at History Boy Theatre. Buttigieg was introduced by Shelly Thornton of Jefferson, who explained she chose him from the wide field of candidates when she realized “he…

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Madeline Hendricks, 1923 – 2020

Funeral services were held Jan. 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Madeline Hendricks, 96, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Bobby Palmer, pastor of First Baptist Church of Churdan. Meladee Graven was soloist accompanied by Janet Wills. Casket bearers were Mitch Stream, Bryan Booth, Alex Olson,  Aaron Wise, Daniel Madsen and Jared Morris. Interment was at…

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Ram wrestlers set new record

~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team set a new record, reaching 20 dual meet victories in a season. The Rams are 20-4 after winning two of three dual meets in Story City on Jan. 14. Their previous mark for most wins in a dual meet season for the Rams was 19-5 in 2012-13. The Rams picked…

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Honor

~a column by Colleen O’Brien “One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices equate to 545 human beings out of the 300 million who are directly, legally, morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country.” ~Charlie Reese, former columnist, Orlando Sentinel Newspaper Despite the soaring words of Adam Schiff regarding the dream…

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NWTF banquet is Feb. 1

~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County Gobblers Hunting Heritage chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its annual banquet  Saturday, Feb. 1, in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Everyone is invited to join the group for a fun evening while raising funds for wildlife.

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Visit Rippey for the Bike Ride to Rippey Feb. 1

Rippey will welcome the 43rd BRR (Bike Ride to Rippey) event on Saturday, Feb. 1. Always weather dependent, there may be as many as 2,000 riders dressed in winter biking garb or outlandish crazy costumes. Rippey will bring out the welcome mat for these hardy souls by offering beverages, including adult beverages, roast beef sundaes, a baked potato bar, and…

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