Peg Raney will once again offer iPad classes through the Jefferson park and recreation department. Three different classes will be offered. Out of the Box, Beginning iPad and MORE iPad classes will be offered on Wednesdays Jan. 14 through Feb. 11.
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Freeman retiring from Extension; open house slated
Ruth Freeman, human sciences specialist/family finance, will retire from service with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach on Jan. 5. The community is invited to join the Greene County Extension staff and council at an open house honoring Freeman’s 27 years of service to Extension and the people of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 6 pm at…
Read MoreSchool, 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…
Read MoreReward offered for help in solving arson to Ralston post office
The United States Postal Inspector Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the arson of the Ralston post office.
Read MoreRam 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…
Read MoreTucker scores 40 points in Ram loss to Gilbert
Greene County Ram sophomore Trey Tucker scored 40 points in Tuesday night’s game in Jefferson against the Gilbert Tigers, and his teammates added another 32 points, but it still wasn’t enough to top the Tigers, who are now 5-0 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and on the season. The Rams lost 87-72 and are now 3-2 in the HOIAC and…
Read MoreSilent 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…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 12
In Greene County district court Donald Duane Daniel, 42, of Scranton was sentenced Dec. 12 to 60 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault-serious. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge. Court costs were $100. In a companion case…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 12
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated during the week ending Dec. 12 against Lisa Nicole Pierce of Carroll on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week of ending Dec. 12 as follows: Robert Allen Morman of Dawson, speed, $60; Rebecca Ann Wasson of Jefferson, failure to yield…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreRams finish fourth in Odgen dual meet wrestling Saturday
The Greene County wrestling team finished fourth of 10 teams with a 3-2 record at the Ogden dual wrestling meet Saturday. The Rams opened with a 36-24 win over Carroll and a 44-36 win over Coon Rapids. Gilbert topped the Rams 44-26 in the mid-day match. Greene County then beat Woodward-Granger 46-30 and fell to Kuemper 36-32 in the third…
Read MoreWho thought we’d see these gas prices?
A GreeneCountyNewsOnline Good News post Oct. 12 noted that gas had fallen below $3 a gallon in Jefferson during the previous week. AAA of Minnesota predicted the price would continue to drop; the prediction was correct. The price fell twice this past week. On Monday, the price was at $2.49. It had been there for a few weeks, and it…
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