Entrepreneurs, direct sales representatives and organizations are invited to be part of Bell Tower Big Top with a booth on the Square during this year’s Bell Tower Festival, June 12-13. Greene County Chamber organizers anticipate the return of food vendors who bring favorite State Fair-style food each year. They’re ready to welcome all businesses and organizations who want to take…
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Lamb Producers’ banquet is Saturday
The Greene County Lamb Producers will hold their annual banquet Saturday, March 21, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and be followed by entertainment, the presentation of awards to 2014 sheep exhibitors, door prizes and a fundraising auction. Tickets are available at the door or from Lamb Producers Dave Wolf, Steve Karber, Bill Taggart,…
Read MoreWi-Fi added to school buses
A pair of Greene County school buses will soon bequipped with wireless Internet capability with assistance from a pair of Jefferson businesses – Ben Franklin/Radio Shack and Jefferson Telecom. The Greene County school board approved the purchase of ruggedized routers, antennas, and a data plan through U.S. Cellular for two buses at its Feb. 18 meeting.
Read MoreMaach appointed to P-C school board
The Paton-Churdan board of education at its March 11 meeting appointed Jennifer Maach of Paton to fill a vacancy on the board created by the resignation in February of Libby Towers. Maach has three children – daughters in third grade and pre-school and a son in kindergarten. Greg Carey was elected to the position Maach now holds in the September…
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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.
Read MoreDMWW 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…
Read MoreMiddle school students take the stage Friday night
Greene County Middle School students will present the family comedy, Camp OMIGOSH by Wade Bradford, Friday, March 20, at 7 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. The play tells the story of a group of kids who go to a summer camp, not knowing what mysteries are about to unfold. The play includes plant zombies, creepy Silent Swede counselors,…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Tuesday
There will be a community blood drive Tuesday, March 10, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Appointments to give blood can be made online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows.
Read MoreGreene County Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School held an awards recognition ceremony last Monday to recognized student accomplishments during the second trimester. A total of 29 seventh and eighth graders were named to the “A” honor roll with grade point averages of 3.67 or above. A total of 48 seventh and eighth graders were named to the “B” honor roll with grade point…
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