Funeral notices

Garry Higgins, 78, of Rippey. Services Saturday, Aug. 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson. Visitation following the service. Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah at a later date. Survivors: sisters Cora Lucille Joseph and Carol Ann (Higgins) Taylor and husband Dan Taylor of Shenandoah; his children Kristie Lynn Higgins of Shenandoah, and Mark Wayne Higgins and his wife Lois…

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Garry Higgins, 1946 -2024

Garry Wayne Higgins was born to Guy Higgins and Florence (Orman) Higgins in Shenandoah on February 17, 1946.  He passed at his home in Rippey on July 18, 2024. Garry grew up in Shenandoah alongside his brothers and sisters. Garry, the fourth child of Guy and Florence, was the baby until they welcomed their fifth child, Carol Ann.  Garry attended Shenandoah…

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Joe Shelly candidate for Iowa House District 47 seat

Democratic delegates from Dallas, Greene and Guthrie counties convened July 19 at Sportsman Park in Dawson to nominate Joe Shelly of Perry as their candidate to represent Iowa House District 47. The district includes northwest Dallas and all of Greene and Guthrie Counties. Shelly is a semi-retired union pipefitter and currently serves on the Perry city council and Dallas County…

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