Sisters Makena Reeves and Danielle Reeves have prepared all year for County 4-H Fair week.
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Brother, sister duo prepare for upcoming county fair week
Sara and Thomas Leitner, rural Oskaloosa, showcase their County 4-H Fair projects.
Tread Rite alignment shop opens its doors southwest of Oskaloosa
Robert and Jenna Wagler are the owners of Tread Rite Steering and Brake rural Oskaloosa. The business officially opened May 1. by Bridget Weishaar Just off a quiet gravel road southwest of…
Catholic priest says good-bye to Jefferson
County parishes, returns home to India
Father Lazara Carasala sits in his chair at St. Joseph’s parish in Nortonville.
Community to celebrate
health clinic’s 45th year
Dr. James Rider by Clarke Davis The 45th anniversary of the Valley Falls Medical Clinic will be celebrated with a public event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8. The…
Sheriff reaches milestone,
recalls those first years
Sheriff Jeff Herrig cited for 40 years employment with the county. by Clarke Davis Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig’s first job in law enforcement was in lake patrol at Perry Lake in…
Kiwanis main goal is giving back
Photos submittedKiwanis members and volunteers serve the annual Patriots Day parade meal. Shown above are Tim Farris, AnnaMarie Rainey, Sandy Walbridge, Jillian Holwick, Corissa Bandel, and Judd Holwick.
Fictional story set in author’s hometown
Author Helen Dunlap Newton came home last week to promote her two award-winning books. She addressed audiences at the libraries in Valley Falls and Nortonville. Theme: Foregivenessis a choice by Clarke Davis…
Courtney’s LLC adds another generation
Courtney’s LLC employees include the founder Rich, grandson John, daughter-in-law Robin, son Ed, and employee Jessica Miller. by Bridget Weishaar Less than 100 yards away from where the original business first got…
Meriden church to celebrate 150 years
Church historian Marj McClurg has compiled the 150-year history of the Meriden United Methodist Church as it holds its sesquicentennial celebration Sunday. by Clarke Davis The Meriden United Methodist Church will be…