Jack Hatch, Democratic candidate for governor, will be in Jefferson Sunday, Oct. 26, from 6:30 to 7 pm at Prairie Blue, 114 N. Wilson. The Iowa Democratic party is making an effort to have candidates and officials hold events in all 99 counties in just 24 hours. Hatch’s visit is part of that effort. He will be available to speak…
Read MoreYear: 2014
Letter to the editor
To the editor: It’s time for a new county treasurer. Almost three decades ago my mother, Karyl Thompson, helped her friend, Donna Lawson, get elected as Greene County treasurer. Donna has done a good job in managing the bureaucracy of the office, but an elected official should be an active delegate in the interest of county residents.
Read MoreRams finish regular season with 14-0 loss to Carroll
The Greene County Ram defense held on mightily against the Carroll Tigers, limiting them to 14 points, well below their 38 point average per game this season, but the Ram offense could muster no points. The Tigers topped the Rams 14-0 at Linduska Field in Jefferson in the last regular season game. The Rams were the fourth team to be…
Read MoreCross-country season ends for Ram runners
The Greene County cross-country team narrowly missed qualifying individuals for the state cross-country meet. The Rams ran Thursday in a qualifying race at Panorama. Ram girls placed 12th, 13th and 14th, but only the top 10 individuals qualify for the state meet to be held Nov. 1 in Fort Dodge.
Read MoreChristian folk musicians coming to Greene Bean Coffee
Christ Lutheran Church will again sponsor Hans Peterson and Hannah Kalisch, members of the Christian folk band Dakota Road, for an informal performance Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 pm at Greene Bean Coffee at 202 N. Wilson in Jefferson. The casual setting will allow people to come and go if they wish. A free will donation will be accepted that evening, with all proceeds…
Read MoreMidwest Partnership initiating ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award
Highlighting the success of the small businesses throughout the Midwest Partnership region. The Entrepreneur of the Year award is an opportunity to highlight and share in the success of small businesses throughout the Midwest Partnership region. Success can be defined as significant increase in sales, securing a large contract, innovative process or entrepreneurial ideas that result in meaningful performance improvements…
Read MoreAmazon to refund some Amazon Prime customers
DES MOINES – More than 1,000 Iowa consumers charged for unused Amazon Prime memberships through online retailer Amazon.com will receive refunds or credits, under an agreement with Attorney General Tom Miller. Amazon.com Inc. and Amazon Services LLC have agreed to provide $122,000 in refunds and credits to about 1,100 Amazon Prime members in Iowa whose unused memberships may indicate they did…
Read MoreMacy’s ‘Owen Strong’ benefit is Sunday
There will be a benefit lunch and auctions next Sunday, Oct. 26, for 18-year-old Macy Owen, who is fighting an aggressive form of leukemia. Macy is the daughter of Katie and Chad Owen of Scranton and a 2014 graduate of Glidden-Ralston high school. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia B-cell last June, just days after her 18th birthday and…
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Hustlers The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H Club held its Sept. 7 meeting at the Extension office in Jefferson. The club discussed the Oct. 18 fundraiser lunch at West Central coop and then adjourned. Members next did their semi-annual ditch clean-up along a stretch of Highway 4 north of Jefferson, and finished the day with treats at Dairy Queen.…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News October 19, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Reid Lewis of Polk City celebrated his second birthday recently. His parents Erin and Brett Lewis and sister Cambrie hosted a party for him using a tractor theme, which included a John Deere cake made by his mom. Attending were Dennis and Sharon Ulrich, Andy…
Read MoreWest Central’s Stroburg announces his retirement
Jeff Stroburg of Jefferson, president and CEO of West Central coop, announced Oct. 21 his resignation for the purpose of retirement effective at the end of the company’s fiscal year, Jane. 31, 2015. In accepting his resignation, chairwoman of the board Sue Tronchetti said a succession planning committee has already begun work to fill the leadership position. The board hopes to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 17
In Greene County district court Michelle Denise Rader Smith, 43, of Jamaica was sentenced Oct. 10 to two days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. She was fined $1,250 with a $437.50 surcharge and a $10 surcharge for drug abuse resistance education (DARE). She must also pay sheriff’s…
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