Re: Charges in fatal accident To the editor, If it was the responsibility of Greene County to file charges in the death of Pat Fields from Paton on June 6, 2017, the person responsible for filing either dropped the ball or had no balls. The semi Mr Shaw was driving struck the rear of the tractor Mr Fields was driving.…
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Thompson, Weaver to face off for IA House
In most races, Greene County voters vote like rest of Iowa In the only “local” primary race, Phil Thompson, a 2009 Jefferson-Scranton graduate, has won the Republican nomination for the Iowa House District 47 seat. Unofficial results show Thompson with 589 votes, Donald Batt of Boone with 380 votes, and Victoria Sinclair of Boone with 259 votes.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your Rippey news items to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey News, June 4, 2018 Upcoming events Rippey Lions Club will meet on Thursday, June 7, at 7 pm in the home of Cindy and Mark Devilbiss. For the potluck meal, members may bring meat to grill and a dish to share. The next regular meeting will be in September.
Read More2018 Bell Tower of Fame Award to an ‘idea dude’
This year’s Bell Tower of Fame recipient is fondly called an “idea dude” as a result of his professional career that has spanned the state and nation. Terry Rich is an entrepreneur, author, zoo and lottery dude. Rich, a 1970 graduate of Jefferson High School (now Greene County High School), was born and raised on a farm in Franklin Township…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 31
In Greene County district court Bradley Keith Langfitt, 47, of Dana was sentenced to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on unsupervised probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 31
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered May 23 against Nicole Jamison Vote of Webster City on a charge of false report to public entity. She was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge. Court costs were $110.26. A charge of harassment- third degree was dismissed.
Read MoreAre you ready to vote Tuesday?
Voters who plan to participate in the June 5 primary elections are reminded that poll workers are required by law to ask every voter for identification. Accepted forms of identification include a valid Iowa driver’s license, non-operator’s ID, veteran’s ID, military ID, U.S. passport, or a voter ID PIN card. Any pre-registered voter who does not have identification can sign…
Read MoreThe impact of decriminalized marijuana
~provided by New Opportunities As other states begin to decriminalize recreational marijuana, one may wonder if it is a good idea to decriminalize marijuana in our state. There are currently nine states that have decriminalized marijuana. It’s important to remember that even though there have been changes regarding possession and it may seem to be acceptable in those states, marijuana…
Read MoreHy-Vee sponsors youth admissions to bell tower
Hy-Vee of Jefferson is the 2018 sponsor for all youngsters to tour the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower free of charge. All visitors 18 years of age or younger will be free and adult admission is $3. Lori Subbert of Hy-Vee of Jefferson is pictured with a group of children who recently rode the elevator to the Paul Nally Observation Deck…
Read MoreTrivia, spelling bee part of family fun at Bell Tower Festival
The Bell Tower Festival will offer friendly competitions of all sorts, including the brainy ones. A trivia contest is slated for Saturday at 2 pm on the second floor of the Jefferson municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut St. Teams of up to six persons will compete for prizes. High school teacher Darren Jackson, who is coordinating this year’s contest, calls…
Read MorePetunias decorate Jefferson’s downtown
It took a crew of volunteers just an hour to create 32 hanging baskets that will hang around the Jefferson’s downtown square until cold weather returns. The city street department keeps that baskets watered, so that last summer the sweet potatoes hung several feet from the baskets.
Read MoreStrut Your Mutt at the Ding Dong Dash
A new addition to the Ding Dong Dash Saturday morning, June 9, is ‘Strut Your Mutt,” a fundraiser for the new Greene County animal facility. The fun includes a photo opp created for the event by Don Orris. The 1-mile walk will begin at the Greene County Community Center, head east to the fairgrounds, and return. It’s part of the…
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