The Greene County FFA chapter attended the South Central Northern Region Sub District FFA contests on Feb. 26. Contestants received a gold, silver or bronze rating with the top three advancing to district competition in each contest with one alternate. The following students advanced: creed speaking – Gwen Black (gold); ag broadcasting – Wade Wuebker (gold); extemporaneous speaking – Reilly…
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Reminder: Tornado drill set for Wednesday morning
All county residents are reminded that the annual tornado drill will take place Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 10 am. All sirens in Greene County will sound at approximately 10:15 am. Schools, businesses, state and local governments, and individuals are strongly encouraged to participate in the drill. In the event of inclement weather on the 25th, the drill will be moved…
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Rippey News March 23, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club: The annual Lion’s Club Mother/Daughter Banquet is set for April 9 at the Rippey United Methodist Church. The evening entertainment will be clown Toby the Kid. He is an internationally known entertainer from Ogden. He has performed for the International Clown Hall…
Read MoreCargill tells plans for feed mill in Grand Junction
~by Jim Caufield, ThePerryNews Cargill, the largest privately held corporation in the U.S. and the nation’s eighth-largest pork producer in 2014, has its eye on land near Grand Junction for a new $30 million feed mill, according to a company representative. Cargill Pork vice president and general manager Jane Fallon was introduced Monday to the Greene County board of supervisors…
Read MoreJefferson part of Travel Iowa’s 2015 promotion
Jefferson has its only place in Travel Iowa’s whimsical new promotion which places Napoleon Bonaparte in Iowa lamenting that he sold Iowa as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 20
Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that John Brinkley, 52, of Jefferson was charged in Greene County district court with theft-fourth degree. The charge was amended to theft-fifth degree and a judgment was entered March 18 in Greene County magistrate court. Brinkley paid a fine of $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 20
In Greene County magistrate court Amelia Marie Kennedy of Jefferson was found guilty at trial March 18 of assault. She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $81.50. A judgment was entered March 18 against Lance Michael Ross of Grand Junction on a charge of theft-fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a…
Read MoreJeff council to consider stop signs, no parking signs
The Jefferson city council at its March 24 meeting will consider adding stop signs and no parking zones in the area surrounding the new Hy-Vee store. The meeting agenda includes consideration of a resolution approving the placement of stop signs and the first reading of an ordinance for the no parking zones.
Read MorePizza, ponies and a circus highlight the weekend
The Jefferson park and recreation department ushered in spring with a trio of favorite activities. Friday night more than 100 boys and their moms attended the Mother-Son Date Night with pizza, bingo, bags and games.
Read MorePaton-Churdan choir challenges Greene County choir in the 3-2-1 Challenge
Watch their video challenge Paton-Churdan students marked World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, 3-21, by “rocking” their socks and taking the 3-2-1 Challenge. They all danced two minutes for one cause – Down Syndrome awareness, and they were asked to challenge three others to do the same.
Read MorePair of fundraising events slated at Pizza Ranch
The Jefferson Pizza Ranch will be the scene of Community Impact fundraising events tomorrow, March 23, and Monday, March 30. Both events are slated for 5 to 8 pm.
Read MoreGreene County student council plans dodge ball tournament
The Greene County High School student council invites dodge ball fans to a dodge ball tournament Friday, March 27, at 6 pm in the middle school gym. Teams will be composed of students and staff, but there will be plenty of space for spectators to enjoy the high-spirited action.
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