In the neighborhood

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Jan. 11, 2017 Rippey public library:  Librarian Shawneene Kenan; 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.

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Of books there are too many….

…but never can there be enough ~a column by Colleen O’Brien This week I received from a librarian friend of mine a list of books to read; and then I was given the loan of a book called The Books that Changed my Life. These are gifts of great value to the book addict. It means we get to add…

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Churdan library slates events

The Churdan public library is hosting two events next week. The first is a free session to help understand “The Cloud” as an option for data storage and how to use Drop Box. Marcie Boner of Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association will be the presenter Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 am at the library.

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Prom Closet open Saturday in Coon Rapids

The Prom Closet will be open Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9 am to 2 pm at Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet provides high school students who might not otherwise be able to afford prom attire and opportunity to select a dress and other accessories at no charge. All items in The Prom Closet have been donated so…

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Johnston resigns from Greene Co school board

(Expanded Wednesday morning) Ashley Johnston, the last Greene County board of education member who formerly served on the East Greene board, has resigned. She was first elected to the East Greene board in 2011 and was appointed by that board to serve on the Greene County school board when it was formed by the reorganization of the East Greene and…

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