To the editor: After reading the article about the proposed new high school and a career academy to coordinate with Iowa Central Community College, it seems to me that this idea–brought to Greene County by Chris Deal and endorsed by others–has turned into a huge opportunity.
Read MoreMonth: November 2017
In the neighborhood
November 20, 2017 Rippey community announcements Rippey library board of trustees will meet Monday, Nov. 27, at 5 pm in the library. Note the change of time. Wednesday, Nov. 22, Rippey UMC Thanksgiving Services invites: • 7 pm – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @ First Christian Church – Pastor Paul preaching. • 7 pm – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @ Grand Junction…
Read MoreRuth Harrison, 1928 – 2017
A celebration of the life of Ruth Harrison, 89, of Jefferson was held Monday, Nov. 20, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Doyle Carlson was soloist with Danille Curtis as accompanist. Honorary bearers were Don Fatka, Larry Fatka, Ron Fatka, Rick Smith, Duane Stanek, David Fatka, Dave Mills,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 16
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 15 against Angela Dawn Beem of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Beem was sentenced to 30 days in jail. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation for 30 days, consecutive to the probation in a related Greene County case. The court ordered placement…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 16
Inn Greene County district court cases were initiated as follows: Chad William Taute, 48, of Paton, trespass- intentional; Bradley Jon VanWyk, 64, of Ames, burglary- third degree; Matthew John Goff, 44, of Jefferson, possession of contraband in correctional facility; and Dray Rivera 27, of Jefferson, burglary- third degree.
Read MoreHoliday of Lights adds festive touch, funds for 3D mammo
The lobby and corridor at Greene County Medical Center is a preview of the holiday season, with the medical center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” under way.
Read More4-H news
The Washington Winners 4-H club held our November meeting on Nov. 12 at 6 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. At this meeting we had our family potluck and had our installation of new members and new officers. Sixteen members were present. Our two new members are Addison Gannon and Jack Hansen. Our officers are president Kara Betts, vice…
Read MoreNot too soon to think about prom
High school proms may be months away, but donations are being accepted now to replenish The Prom Closet in Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet accepts donations of gently-used prom dresses, jewelry, shoes and accessories. These donations are then made available at no cost to all high school young women from the area.
Read MoreDAISY Award to Kelsey Stumbo, RN
Kelsey Stumbo, RN, a nurse in the long term care unit at Greene County Medical Center, is the eighth nurse at the medical center to be honored with the DAISY Award. Stumbo received the award at a ceremony Wednesday morning.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
November 16, 2017 Rippey community events – • Rippey library board of trustees will meet Monday, Nov. 27, at 5 pm in the library. Note the change of time. • Rippey Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Guests are always welcome.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Joan Conroy
To the editor – Sitting in my comfortable propane heated house situated on glacial till left by the Wisconsin Glacier, I am pondering the global warming fears generated by Al Gore. Thanks to Dr Roy G Spencer I will sleep quite well tonight. For only $3.99, I was able to download Dr. Spencer’s book “An Inconvenient Deception – How Al…
Read MoreJefferson Matters garners another Challenge grant
What started as a student design project last school year will become reality this year with the help of a $35,500 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant awarded to Jefferson Matters: Main Street. The project is to renovate the upper level of the Prairie Lakes office north of the courthouse on State St to create an apartment and a shared workspace.
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