The Greene County Ram basketball teams won a pair of Heart of Iowa Activities Conference games in Colfax Tuesday evening. The girls won 63-21 and the boys won 75-60 over the struggling Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawks. The Rams dominated the entire game. They were ahead 28-9 after the first quarter and 45-15 at halftime. The continuous clock rule, which goes into effect…
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Rippey News December 1, 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 MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 28
In Greene County district court Stacia M. Day, 27, of Grand Junction was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. She was placed on informal probation for one year. She must pay a civil penalty of $1,250, $90 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $100…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 28
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Nov. 28 as follows: Shane Schmidt of Omaha, NE, violation of a no contact order; and Jacob Holden Zanders of Coon Rapids, possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Greene County Genealogical Society ~by Valerie Ogren Meeting notice: The next meeting will be Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library. One of our newest members, Bob Tucker, will present a program “The Hoppes Family from Switzerland to America.” Bob has done extensive research on several of his family lines and we appreciate his willingness to share…
Read More‘Celebrate Iowa’ Gala Dec. 12 at State Historical Museum
Celebration of Iowa’s art, history and culture features legendary Hollywood producer and Honorary Iowan Norman Lear DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds invite Iowans to attend the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs’ (DCA) third annual ‘Celebrate Iowa’ Gala Dec. 12 in Des Moines. The Celebrate Iowa Gala is a showcase of Iowa’s most iconic experiences in…
Read MoreRelay luminarias at Community Tree Lighting
Luminarias aren’t just for Relay for Life. They’ll have a role at the Community Tree Lighting this Thursday at the courthouse. The luminarias that last April honored loved ones who have died of cancer and celebrated cancer survivors at the Relay for Life will be displayed on a special “tree” in the east assembly room at the courthouse. Dustin Larsen’s industrial…
Read More‘Holiday of Lights’ bidding ends Wednesday
The Grinch and his “Christmas in Whoville” tree, and more than 40 other trees, wreaths, and door and table decorations will go to new homes with the close of bidding in the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” this Wednesday, Dec. 3. The displays and bid sheets are in the main lobby at the medical center. Bidding will…
Read MoreIt’s time for the Cookie Parade!
St. Nicholas doesn’t like to bake, so he’s buying his Christmas cookies from Cheryl Tiffany, organizer of this year’s Cookie Parade. The Cookie Parade will be held at the Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center, 501 N. Locust St, Jefferson. The event features thousands of homemade Christmas cookies for sale as a…
Read MoreReady Readers program starts Dec. 10
The Jefferson public library will host Ready Readers Story Time Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 am at the library. The program, for children ages 3-6, will be held Dec. 17 through Jan. 28, with the exception of Dec. 24. No registration is necessary and the program is free. Ready Readers Story Time will include stories, crafts, games, puppets, flannel boards,…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran invites public to Advent services
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson invites the community to observe the Advent season Wednesday evenings, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. The church is located at 801 W. Lincoln Way. A meal will be served at 5:30 pm with an Advent service at 7 pm. Theme of the services will be “Come, Lord Jesus, and show us the Father.” “Please come…
Read MoreSuccess at Regency Park
Regency Park Nursing and Rehab shares a success story with Melvin Miller in the lead role. Melvin was admitted to Regency Park in late October. With help from the therapy department, staff implemented a customized rehabilitation program to address some functional deficits. When Melvin arrived, he used a four-wheeled walker to ambulate with stand by assist. He progressed in his…
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