Rippey News March 16, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club: A wonderful potluck meal and good fellowship were enjoyed at the Rippey Lions Club on March 5. Nancy Burrow, president, led the business meeting.
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DMWW files Clean Water Act complaint in federal district court
DES MOINES – Des Moines Water Works filed a complaint March 16 against the Sac County board of supervisors, Buena Vista County board of supervisors and Calhoun County board of supervisors, in their capacities as trustees of 10 drainage districts, for the discharge of nitrate pollutants into the Raccoon River, and failure to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit…
Read MoreJefferson Matters begins downtown survey
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has kicked off its study to explore what the future holds for downtown Jefferson. A team of volunteers will soon hand out surveys to shoppers in the Main Street district and also to business owners to gather data to help fine-tune and enhance downtown business development and marketing strategies. Community residents and business persons will have a chance to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 13
In Greene County district court Carleton James Tapley, 22, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft-third degree, amended from theft-second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Tapley was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. The fine and surcharge were suspended,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 13 against Denise Specht of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A charge of domestic abuse assault was dismissed. A judgment was entered against Michele Lynn Harris of Jefferson on a charge of purchase of…
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