Wells Fargo in Jefferson recently presented the Greene County Fair Foundation with a donation of $2,000. The donation will go toward the foundation’s initiative to replace the swine, sheep, and cattle barns. “Wells Fargo appreciates the hard work of the Greene County Fair Foundation to educate the youth and overall public of the county on agricultural matters,” branch manager Omega Sang said. “This…
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‘Elf on the Shelf’ and snow globes at Jefferson public library
Staff on the children’s side of the Jefferson public library are planning special activities for the holiday season, beginning with an “Elf on the Shelf” story time this Tuesday, Nov. 25. Children ages 4* to 14 are invited from 4 to 5:30 pm for the “Elf on the Shelf” story, a craft and a snack. There is no charge. The…
Read MoreRelay for Life team registration now open online
New this year, no registration fee A holiday gathering is a great time to talk about organizing a team for the 2015 Relay for Life. The Greene County Relay For Life committee on Friday announced online team registration is now open. New this year, there is no registration fee to sign up your team.
Read MoreLow cost spay/neuter clinic part of a trap-neuter-return project Dec. 6
Animal Protection and Education (APE) is holding what may be the first of a monthly low cost spay and neuter clinic for cats Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Milwaukee depot in Jefferson. The clinic is part of a larger trap-neuter-return project to deal with a colony of wild cats living north of the Sparky’s on Highway 30 in Jefferson.
Read More“Grinch-mas” coming to the library
Staff at the children’s library at Jefferson public library is encouraging readers to “grow their heart” this holiday season through the celebration of family reading, giving from the heart, and community service. During the month of December, patrons who bring in a canned or boxed food item (check the expiration date, please), new socks, mittens, gloves, hats or scarves for…
Read MoreComfort food in a dish
Cold weather is soup weather! GreeneCountyNewsOnline shares a recipe for easy corn chowder. The recipe makes a family size batch, but it keeps well as a leftover, too, so it’s good recipe for any household. Click here for the recipe: Easy Corn Chowder
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic honors Dr Karber for community service
Watch video at link below Steven Karber, MD received the McFarland Clinic Trusted Choice Community Service Award this November. Dr Karber was selected for his longstanding commitment to the Jefferson community. For his dedication to community service, he was given $500 to donate to an organization of his choice. He selected the Greene County 4-H Foundation.
Read MoreGobble Gobble so you won’t Waddle Waddle
Folks who want to ward off guilt for eating too much at Thanksgiving dinner can start the day with exercise in Paton. The fourth annual Paton 5K Gobble Gobble run/walk starts Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 am at the Loren Shriver Community Building in Paton. The registration fee is three canned items per runner, with all items being donated to the Action…
Read MoreMedical center board approves enhanced logo
Logo reflects affiliation with UnityPoint Health The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees voted at its Nov. 20 meeting to move forward with an enhanced logo for the medical center. The trustees first discussed this at their 2014 spring retreat. The decision follows other UnityPoint Health rural affiliates, such as Guthrie County and Clarke County, in adding “An affiliate of UnityPoint…
Read MoreWild Rose to name GM
Tom Timmons, president and chief operations officer of Wild Rose Jefferson, will announce and introduce the general manager of the casino Monday, Nov. 24, at 10 am in the south lobby of the Greene County courthouse.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News Nov. 19, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey reminder: There will be a Christmas breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 am. Egg casserole, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be served for a free will offering. A quilt donated by Sharon Riley will be offered for…
Read MoreEcumenical Thanksgiving services planned
The Greene County Ministerial Association will host an ecumenical Thanksgiving service this Sunday, Nov. 23, at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, on N. Elm (Highway 4) one block north of the four-way stop. Choirs from the First United Methodist, Christ Lutheran, Central Christian and First Presbyterian churches will provide music. Pastor Bobby Palmer of the First…
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