The Rippey school building had a reprieve from demolition crews and was still standing for a 93rd first day of school. The building, which has not housed students in recent years, was scheduled to be demolished during the summer. The reprieve was only a matter of scheduling. The building will be razed most likely in September.
Read MoreMonth: August 2014
West central Iowa farmers getting more help from Mother Nature than some
Below average precipitation across much of Iowa caused a drop in soil moisture, particularly in the northeastern part of the state during the week ending Aug. 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide, topsoil moisture levels rated 8 percent very short, 23 percent short, 67 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. West central Iowa is faring better,…
Read MoreHot August Night a big hit
Car enthusiasts turned out to see cars and other area residents turned out to see each other at Hot August Night Thursday on the courthouse square in Jefferson. With 350 cars, motorcycles and tractors, the vehicles packed all four blocks around the square and extended east toward the Sierra Community Theatre as well. An estimated 1,300 to 1,400 people checked…
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Rippey Fire Department Hosts Grain Bin Rescue Training ~by Anita Rowe, wife of firefighter, Brad Being a farmer in Iowa can be a pretty tough gig. Whether you own a farm, work on a farm, live near a farm, or even just drive by a farm on occasion, chances are you’re aware of a good many dangers farmers face on…
Read MoreFour persons injured in collision at rural intersection
Four people were injured in a collision that occurred Monday at 5:50 pm at the intersection of 160th St and M Ave in Bristol Township north of Goose Lake. According to information from the Greene County sheriff’s office, Timothy David Tucker, 43, of rural Churdan was westbound on 160th when he collided with Jessica Amber Montoya, 19, of Jefferson, who…
Read MoreLocal dancers place fourth in Bill Riley Talent Search
A tap dance quartet from Greene County placed fourth in the championship of the 55th Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. Members of the quartet are (from left) Karli Anthofer, 15, and Hannah McConnell, 15, both of Jefferson, Kami Badger, 18, of Bagley, and Kate Sandage, 18, of Grand Junction. Badger and Sandage graduated in May. McConnell…
Read MoreTrio of Greene County acts in Bill Riley final show
The final show of the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair Sunday will include three acts from Greene County. Ava Schilling, 8, was named a champion in the Sprout division with her rendition of “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun” from the musical “Annie, Get Your Gun.” The six Sprout champion acts will perform in…
Read MoreAuction fundraiser for GJ Community Center is Aug. 22
An auction and supper fundraiser for the new Grand Junction Community Center will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 pm on Main Street in Grand Junction. More than 100 items have been donated by area businesses and residents for the silent and live auction. All proceeds go to the new community center fund. Professional auctioneer Dale Higgins of Grand…
Read MoreFirst Baptist in Churdan to celebrate 125th anniversary
The First Baptist Church of Churdan on Sunday, Aug. 24, will celebrate 125 years of ministry. “All are welcome to come and join in as we give God all praise and glory,” a spokesperson said. The day will begin with a church service at 10 am. A meal will be served at noon, followed by a program which will include…
Read MoreNew strategies and a propane bus at Paton-Churdan
The Paton-Churdan staff and administration is excited about new things on tap for the 2014-15 school year. According to principal Annie Smith, the staff will develop a personalized education plan, or PEP, for every student. For many years, staff has created highly developed plans and strategies for students with special needs and those who are academically talented. At Paton-Churdan, staff…
Read MorePool hours told for end of season
The hours for the Jefferson municipal pool are changing this week with the start of school. The last day for the regular summer schedule with open swim from 1 to 8 pm and family hour from 5:30 to 6:30 is this Tuesday, Aug. 19. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, the weekday schedule will be adult lap swim from 11:30 am to…
Read MoreAnother $10K for Grand Junction Community Center
The Glow Run held last month as part of Lincoln Highway Day in Grand Junction raised $5,200 for the building fund for the new Grand Junction Community Center. Junction Hilltop Wind Farm matched $5,000, for a total of $10,200. Pictured are (from left) Joann Dearborn and Diane Wise of the community center steering committee accepting a check from Glow Run organizer…
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