School, Habitat for Humanity partner for construction class

The construction class from Greene County High School has already put in many hours of work on Habitat for Humanity’s house rehabilitation project at 901 W. Washington St in Jefferson. Habitat for Humanity director Erich Kretzinger at the Nativity Festival Sunday spoke of a “partnership” that provides students the opportunity to build skills with hands-on construction work and also provides labor on the Habitat…

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Ram girls fall to Gilbert 56-41

The Greene County Ram girls basketball team played a good 16 minutes of basketball, but it takes a good 32 minutes to win a basketball game. The Rams outscored the Gilbert Tigers in the second half of a home game Tuesday in Jefferson, but they couldn’t overcome a 19 point deficit from the first half. At the midpoint of the…

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Silent auction to benefit Adopt-a-Family

A dozen holiday wreaths are available for purchase by silent auction, with all proceeds going to Adopt-a-Family. The wreaths and bid sheets are in the south lobby of the Greene County courthouse. Bidding will close this Thursday at 4 pm so the wreaths can be part of holiday decorating at homes around the county. The wreaths were donated anonymously to…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey News December 15, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net The Rippey United Methodist Church choir, under the direction of Brenda Roberts and accompanist, Angela Abbas, presented the cantata “Were You There on That Christmas Night” by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, Dec. 14. The cantata was dedicated in memory of Velda DeMoss.  “Velda was a…

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