Highway, bridge dedicated to local servicemen killed in Iraq

Dedication of the Lance Corporal Benjamin Carman Memorial Highway and the Captain Matthew Nielson Memorial Bridge kicked off the Memorial Day holiday Friday morning in Jefferson. About 75 people attended the “Remembering Our Fallen” program at the Iowa Department of Transportation maintenance facility, including the parents and families of both fallen soldiers. State Sen Jesse Green and State Representatives Phil…

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Elton John tribute coming to History Boy Theatre

History Boy Theatre Company will present Tom’s Elton Tribute for one night only, Tuesday, June 4, at 7 pm. The show includes Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle in the Wind, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. The band will also perform classic album traces like Funeral…

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Sandra Long, 1949 – 2023

A memorial service will be held for Sandra Long Saturday, June 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Immediately following the service, family and friends will share a luncheon and time of visitation in the church fellowship hall. The family will also be present to greet friends Friday, May 31, from 6 to 8 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.…

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