No Medicaid abortions in Iowa in past two years DES MOINES – Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday issued the following statement after the United States Senate took up Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst’s proposal to protect the most vulnerable, the unborn, while still preserving funding for women’s healthcare.
Read MoreMonth: August 2015
Open house – McBlain
There will be a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Sharon and Phil McBlain Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 4 pm at the home of Sharon’s sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Dale Hanaman, 1956 U Ave, Rippey.
Read MoreDonations needed for P-C ELC garage sale
Paton-Churdan Schools will host a benefit garage sale to raise funds for its new Early Learning Center. The sale is slated for this Friday, Aug. 7, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 am to 2 pm at the school. Persons with items to donate for the sale can drop them off at the school…
Read MoreCelebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug. 2-8
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages Iowans to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables available at the more than 220 farmers markets in Iowa as part of National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 2 – 8. “Farmers markets are a great place to find healthy and delicious Iowa grown fruits, vegetables, meats and other products,” Northey…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 31
Jefferson received 2.31 inches of rain during the week ending July 31. The temperature ranged from a high of 87 degrees to a low of 62 degrees, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz.
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