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Sept. 26, 2016
Rippey public library: Librarian, Katrina Buttler; phone: 515.436.7714; website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net
HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 2-6 pm; Wednesday 3-6 pm; Thursday 2-7 pm; Friday 3-6 pm. Friday, Sept. 30, there will be a “Movie in the Grass” starting at 8:15 pm. Bring blankets and family-friendly beverages. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown indoors.
It’s not too late to read Mudbound for the book discussion. The discussion will be held Oct. 7 at 9 am.
Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastor: Paul Burrow, Pastor Rosa Soto. Phone: 515-436-7731
Adult Sunday school at 9:30 am; worship at 11 am; THUG youth group at 6 pm. Every Tuesday, quilters at 9 am, coffee and fellowship at 10 am. Every Wednesday, choir practice at 7 pm.
Reminder – Pastor Paul will be on vacation Sept. 21 to Oct. 4. During his absence, the rev Dale Schoening from the Woodward United Methodist Church will be covering pastoral emergencies and funerals. Pastor Dale’s phone number is 515-290-7737. His email address is wooward_umc@minburncomm.net
Installation of new United Methodist bishop – On Sunday, Sept. 25, the new United Methodist bishop for the Iowa Conference, Laurie Haller, was installed at First United Methodist Church in Des Moines. Leadership for the service was provided by Bishop Don Ott and Bishop Deborah Kiesey, a former pastor in Iowa. Nancy and Dale Hanaman served as ushers.
News in and around Rippey:
Volleyball trip – Dale and Nancy Hanaman journeyed to Wartburg College in Waverly to cheer for their niece Maddie Bardole and the Buena Vista University volleyball team. The tournament included teams from two conferences. Dale and Nancy observed the raging water flowing under bridges as they traveled and the flooding in Northeast Iowa.
Baby shower – Great-aunt Kate Neese, cousin Emily and Great-Grandma Connie Neese recently attended a baby shower for the soon-to-be-born 11th great-grandchild of Connie. The parents-to-be are Krista and Lucas Neese of Mankato, MN. Other guests were Grandma-to-be Deanna Neese and Carrie Neese, wife of Tyler, who drove from Little Falls, MN. There was a large group of family and friends from the area, as well as the Iowa group, enjoying the day.
