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.
Read MoreDay: January 11, 2017
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…
Read MoreJagged Edge Salon is next step in rejuvenation of Grand Junction
A year ago at the grand opening of the Grand Junction Community Center, organizer Diane Wise called it “the catalyst for future improvements, a new face on Main Street and a reason to keep moving forward.” The next step in the reclamation of Grand Junction’s Main Street opened two weeks ago – Jagged Edge Salon, owned and operated by Amber…
Read MoreQuick, healthy meals topic of Extension program Jan. 19
Registration deadline Jan. 16 Busy families who are looking for ways to eat healthier, save money on food and reduce stress will benefit from Healthy Meals in a Hurry. The program is slated for Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreNew Extension club for youngsters starts Feb. 8
Greene County Extension is partnering with local business to hold two new camps for Greene County youngsters in grades 5-8. WOLF (Well Organized Learning Fun) Club will present two winter camps after school on Wednesdays – HOWL and PACK: Robotics.
Read MoreJump Start Monday coming to Jefferson Elementary
Beginning next Monday Greene County elementary students will have an added reason to shake off the weekend and start a new week. The first Jump Start Monday, a school-wide 20 minute gathering at the start of the day, is slated for Jan. 16.
Read MoreChurdan 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.
Read MoreProm 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…
Read MoreJeff council, supes set meeting to discuss animal shelter
(Edited with change of tentative date) The journey toward a new countywide animal shelter moved forward at Tuesday’s Jefferson city council meeting as the council tentatively set a date for a joint meeting with the Greene County supervisors to discuss issues of ownership and operation of the proposed shelter.
Read MoreJohnston 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…
Read MoreCompensation board to meet Thursday
The Greene County compensation board will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 8 am in the board room at the Greene County courthouse. Any salary increase for county elected officials begins with a recommendation from the compensation board to the county board of supervisors.
Read MoreJeff council expands TIF, okays JPD officer hire
The Jefferson city council at its Jan. 10 meeting moved very quickly through a public hearing on amending the city’s urban renewal plan and then approved the needed resolution to make the change. The amendment adds properties to the tax increment financing (TIF) district.
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