All are invited to a Halloween dance Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Costumes are optional. DJ Pat Greenley of Perry will provide music. The dance is hosted by the Raccoon Valley Aktion Club. Tickets are available at $1 each from Aktion Club members or at the door.
Read MoreMonth: October 2017
‘Coffee with Carl’ Wednesday in Grand Junction
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne invites the public to join him for “Coffee with Carl” Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 9 to 10 am at the Grand Junction Community Center. Area residents are encouraged to attend the informal event for coffee and donuts. Behne will share some brief insights on the healthcare landscape and then discuss issues specifically impacting…
Read MoreFFA has petting zoo at Deal’s Fall Festival
Last weekend during the Deal’s Orchard Fall Festival the Greene County FFA chapter sponsored a petting zoo for attendees. Animals in the zoo that children were able to pet included baby lambs and a goat, a miniature pony and donkey, a llama, Dexter bull, and two full sized sheep.
Read MoreBusy summer at Greene Co Early Learning Center
Summer was a busy time at the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC). When school is not in session, the number of children age 3-12 enrolled at the center is approximately 50. During the summer months, GCELC teachers planned numerous field trips and activities for the children. Many of these organized events are not free. The lower income families and…
Read MoreIowa DNR says, ‘Let’s go hunting’
The Iowa DNR launched a new campaign last week called “Let’s Go Hunting” to encourage more people to either try hunting, to get back into hunting, or for passionate hunters to share their favorite pastime with a beginner.
Read MoreRams end gridiron season at 1-8 after home loss to Ballard
A football season that started with high hopes with the Rams under the leadership of coach Mitch Moore ended Friday with a 1-8 record, the same record as the 2016 season. With a comfortable temperature and a south breeze that challenged quarterbacks and kickers, the Rams lost 49-14 to the Ballard Bombers from Huxley. The Rams were plagued by turnovers,…
Read MoreFuture Ready Iowa Alliance recommendations told
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced new Future Ready Iowa Alliance recommendations Tuesday. The recommendations are a major step forward in achieving the Reynolds/Gregg administration’s No. 1 goal: 70 percent of Iowa’s workforce having education or training beyond high school by the year 2025. In order to achieve that goal, an additional 127,700 Iowans need to earn…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bruce Banister
To the editor, Dick Finch’s recent letter made many, many good points. So much of our taxes, often disguised as “grants”, are going to pay for pie in the sky projects. Vision 2020 should have taken a trip to Dr. Terry Brown’s office for a check up before squandering $98,000 on a “study” which suggests we build a sports complex…
Read MoreHall qualifies for state cross country meet
Greene County senior Haley Hall qualified for the Class 2A state cross country meet by finishing in 12th place at the qualifying meet Thursday at the Lake City Country Club. Hall’s time was 22:41.54. She’ll run in the state meet Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge. The Ram girls finished sixth in team rankings. Conner Allender finished 21stin 23:39.05. Bailey Cunningham…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News Oct. 17, 2017 Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club shared a potluck meal at its recent meeting coordinated by Rachel Sacco. During the business meeting members discussed plans to plant a tree in Rippey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lions International. Mark Devilbiss and Dale Hanaman…
Read MoreNew high school, regional academy proposed to Greene County board
Chris Deal said as he was making a presentation at the Greene County Schools board of education meeting Wednesday that he was “throwing this crazy idea out and seeing if it resonates.” His “crazy” idea seems to resonate with many who have heard it. The idea – build a new high school on Highway 30 near Highway 4, and across…
Read MoreUpdate: Highway 30 overpass at Grand Junction
Watch the video Pouring concrete on the Highway 30 overpass at Grand Junction was delayed by two weeks of rain in the area, but the job was finally done Oct. 18. The completion of the overpass was expected to be ahead of schedule during the very dry August and September, but with the wet October DOT officials are looking at…
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