The Jefferson police department will be part of a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) July 1-4. Increased officers on all Iowa’s roadways will focus on drunk driving and seat belt usage. Independence Day celebrations increase road use and the possibility of increased alcohol consumption. An analysis by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showed that on average, more people die…
Read MoreMonth: June 2018
Wet week keeps farmers out of fields
Another week of storms which delivered heavy precipitation across much of Iowa resulted in just 2.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. West central Iowa farmers had only 1.3 days for fieldwork. Activities for the week included checking rain gauges, assessing flood damage, harvesting hay, and applying post-emergent…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net June 27, 2018 The Rippey library hosted children’s entertainer Will Stuck on Tuesday, June 12. Everyone enjoyed his show filled with funny stories and songs.
Read MoreCan you tell the real from the fake?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The term news literacy is defined as the ability to use critical thinking to judge the reliability and credibility of information, whether it comes via print, television or the Internet.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 21
In Greene County district court Nathaniel Brown, 51, of Scranton was sentenced June 20 to two days in jail after changing his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He must pay a room and board fee for the time he serves. He must complete the recommendations of a drug abuse evaluation he has already…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 21
In Greene County magistrate court disposition was entered June 20 in a case against Jessica Ann Marie Kelton of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts. Kelton was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge; both were suspended. She must pay restitution not to exceed $300 for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Jeff, GJ pools
Beta Tau Delta made a pair of donations to enhance children’s pool experiences recently. The sorority donated $700 for a new bench at the Jefferson municipal pool. Trying out the bench are (seated, from left) are swim team members Jadyn Weber, Keaton Hinote, Preston Kennedy, Marcus Ball and Ashlyn Ball. Behind them are (from left) JPRD pool supervisor Simeon Lang,…
Read MoreHabitat seeks partner family for 2019 home project
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity plans to build a new home in Greene County in 2019. The Habitat board has begun the process of identifying a partner family to help build, and then own and occupy the home.
Read MoreRadke celebration set for July 1
All former students of Virginia and Chuck Radke are invited to celebrate the ways the Radkes impacted their lives Sunday, July 1, from 3 to 4:15 pm (note change in time from originally posted) in the north dining room at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center.
Read MoreReminder: Free lunch at school this summer
More than 200 youngsters have already enjoyed free lunches this summer and there’s room for more kids, and adults, too. The Greene County Schools are serving a free lunch weekdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the elementary school, 401 E. Russell St in Jefferson, and from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center, 212…
Read MoreTai chi classes start this week
A six-week session of Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention classes will begin this week at Greene County Community Center. A beginning class will meet Thursdays and Saturdays, June 28 – Aug. 4, from 9 to 10 am. An advanced class will meet Mondays and Wednesday, June 25 – Aug. 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Read MoreHome State Bank sponsors swim lesson
More lesson opportunities available Home State Bank provided free swimming lessons last week for 53 youngsters at the Jefferson municipal pool. The classes were taught by the Red Cross-certified pool staff.
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