Historical Society marks 175th anniversary of Iowa statehood

If Michael Morain were everyone’s high school history teacher, a lot more people would love history. Morain, communications manager of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, which includes the State Historical Society of Iowa, helped the Greene County Historical Society mark the 175th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood Tuesday, Dec. 28. Local historical society member Chuck Offenburger called Morain a “masterful…

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Lois Olson, 1928 – 2021

Services were held Dec. 31 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Lois Olson, 93, of Boone. Words of comfort were offered by The Rev Kim Nofel, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson. Honorary bearers were Anthony Onstot, Casey Hagensick, Richard Barber, Neil Schmitz, Shawn Pickens and Tom Schmitz. Casket bearers were Chad Olson, Craig Olson, Peter Olson, Keith…

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