Emphasis on Iowa’s female leaders DES MOINES – Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds announced Feb. 23 that she is embarking upon a statewide tour to celebrate “National Women’s History Month” in March. The Lt. Governor will be traveling to several communities to meet with female leaders and highlight how women are positively impacting Iowa with their ideas, actions and ingenuity.
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Rockets keep winning, now just two games from Wells Fargo Arena
The Paton-Churdan boys are only two games away from the state basketball tournament after a convincing 75-45 win Tuesday night in Guthrie Center over the Adair-Casey Bombers. The Rockets, now 19-3, will play Nodaway Valley (16-6) Thursday at 7 pm at Panorama High School in Panora.
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Rippey News Feb. 23, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey public library: Phone: 515-436-7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net. Hours: Monday 1-6 pm, Tuesday 1:30-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3-8 pm; Thursday 10am-2pm; Note: The library will be closed Saturdays. On Feb. 16, the Rippey library board of trustees hosted a reception for librarian Sarah Kilgore on…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 20
In Greene County district court Patrick Ryan Thompson Sr, 24, of Grand Junction pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of a firearm by a felon-second offense and carrying a weapon. A trial date was set for May 12.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 20
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment of $65 was entered Feb. 18 against Lance Michael Ross of Grand Junction on a charge theft-fifth degree. Ross must also pay a 422.75 surcharge, a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, $60 court costs and restitution to be determined.
Read MoreBranstad tours Power Lift on 99 county tour
Gov Terry Branstad (right) was the guest of Power Lift owner and CEO Jeff Conner (left) when he toured the Power Lift manufacturing facility in Jefferson Feb. 18. Branstad each year visits all 99 counties in Iowa; the Jefferson visit was part of that effort. Branstad toured Van Diest Supply Company in Webster City prior to his Jefferson stop. He planned…
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