The Cyclists Of Greene (COG) bike club is hosting its final Full Moon Ride of this year on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with departure from the Jefferson depot at 6 pm. The group will ride from Jefferson to Cooper on the Raccoon River Valley Trail in the twilight, wait for the full moon to begin rising, then ride back to Jefferson…
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Name plate, bricks, and a time capsule saved at Rippey school
Time capsule reclaimed; will be opened at the next reunion ~by Mary Weaver special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Rippey Consolidated School building, erected in 1921, has been demolished. The saving grace of the demolition was discovered Tuesday, Sept. 30, as the 1920 date plaque near the front door was removed. Graduates and children attending elementary classes in the building will remember it…
Read More9-year 4-H member says, “Join!”
(Editor’s note: Kami Badger was a 9-year member of 4-H. She is a 2014 Greene County High School graduate and is now attending Iowa State University majoring in biology. GreeneCountyNewsOnline invited her to share her experiences to mark the beginning of National 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11.) ~by Kamden Badger Looking back on my years in 4-H, I reflect on many…
Read MoreMedical center construction delayed, but will continue through the winter
Video shows September progress While the prefabricated walls on the new Hy-Vee grocery store seemed to sprout almost overnight, progress on the new construction at Greene County Medical Center – an entirely different construction method – is a much different story. Medical center CEO Carl Behne told the board of trustees at its regular September meeting that the new construction,…
Read MoreMiddle school magazine sale starts Wednesday
Greene County middle school students will begin their annual magazine sales drive Wednesday, Oct. 8. Magazine subscriptions, CDs and other products are offered through QSP’s Great American family reading program. Pictured are eight graders (from left) Serenity Blair, Janelle Brophy and Jamie Palmer getting ready for the sale.
Read MoreJPRD gearing up for basketball
As the weather cools down, basketball activities are heating up at Jefferson park & recreation department. Visit the Greene County Community Center at 204 W. Harrison St for more information on the following upcoming classes or to register.
Read MoreJefferson United Methodist slates pie bake off, chili cook off
The Jefferson First United Methodist Church is holding some friendly competition next Sunday to raise money for the local Good Samaritan fund and to buy blankets for distribution through Church World Services. Bakers in the congregation are invited to bring their best pumpkin and apple pies to the church at 9 am next Sunday for judging in a bake off.…
Read MoreCornish pasty meal featured at Rippey Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church in Rippey will serve a meal with Cornish pasties as the headliner next Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11:45 am to 1 pm at the church. Nancy and Dale Hanaman will prepare the pasties using a family recipe. Pasties originated with miners in places like Cornwall, England. A pasty is meat and vegetables wrapped in pie…
Read MorePublic health tells flu shot clinic dates
Greene County Medical Center’s public health department will be out and about the next two weeks providing flu shot/mist clinics in the county’s towns. The schedule is: Friday, Oct. 10: 10 am to noon, Churdan Methodist Church; and 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Paton public library Monday, Oct. 13: 9 to 11 am, St Brigid Parish Center in Grand Junction; and…
Read MoreLong term care gets a face lift
An open house at long term care at Greene County Medical Center on Wednesday showcased improvements to the activities room to make it more inviting to residents and their visitors.
Read MoreLacking a high school diploma? Consider local HSED program
Area residents who are 16 years or older (and not attending school) who have not completed a high school degree are encouraged to be part of the high school equivalency diploma (HSED) program conducted by Iowa Central Community College. Participants in the program will prepare for computer based HiSET testing to receive a HSED from the Iowa Department of Education.…
Read MoreFarewell to the Rippey school
A long process, painful for many, is nearly finished after heavy machinery knocked down much of the Rippey school on Friday. The building was closed as an attendance center four years ago and the East Greene board education decided to raze the 1921 structure rather than risk it becoming an eyesore or liability to the Rippey community.
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