Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 11, 2018 Rippey public library summer reading was a success once again. Thanks to all the donations and volunteers who helped make the events enjoyable and special for the participants.
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Benefit for Landon Martin slated for July 18
A benefit dinner and silent auction for Landon Martin will be held on Wednesday, July 18 from 5:00pm – 7:00 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds Clover Hall. A free will donation will be taken at the door. Landon is the 12-year-old son of Bryce and Valerie Martin of Jefferson and was diagnosed with brain cancer in March. Since his…
Read MoreIt’s Fair Week in Greene County
It’s Greene County Fair time. The festivities began Tuesday and will continue through Monday. The fairground has a new look with two new barns constructed this spring that will house the beef exhibits. One is a completely enclosed barn for all the lead beef animals, right next to the showring. The other one, located just south of there, is an…
Read MoreScranton RAGBRAI committee slates final meeting
A Scranton community meeting to finalize plans for RAGBRAI® is slated for Monday, July 16, at 7 pm at the Scranton city hall. All businesses, vendors, volunteers and Scranton residents are encouraged to attend.
Read MoreStill time to improve swimming skills
There are still opportunities for swim lessons at the Jefferson municipal pool. Area swimming classes for children from Paton, Churdan and Scranton will be held Monday-Friday, July 16-20, from 10 to 10:45 am. Levels 1-6 will be taught. Registration is $20.
Read MoreCity council handles RAGBRAI matters at very short regular meeting
The Jefferson city council handled all agenda items in 5-1/2 minutes at its regular meeting Tuesday. The council approved a fireworks permit for the RAGBRAI® performance of Hairball July 23 at the intersection of E. State and N. Chestnut St. Council member Matt Wetrich, who is also one of the executive co-chairs of the RAGBRAI committee, said Hairball has done…
Read MoreIncome guidelines for school lunch program told
The income guidelines for reduced price and free meals for the 2018-19 school year have been released by the Iowa Department of Education. Children in a household of four will be eligible for free meals if the household income is less than $32,630 per year. They will be eligible for reduced price meals if the household income is less than…
Read MoreHy-Vee, Home State Bank step up to support new animal shelter
The Jefferson Hy-Vee store and Home State Bank are adding some extra incentives to fundraising efforts for a new Greene County animal shelter when RAGBRAI® passes through the county July 23.
Read MoreScranton city clerk Hinners resigns
Scranton city officials are looking for a new city clerk following the resignation of Melinda Hinners. Her resignation was accepted at a special council meeting June 25. Hinners’ resignation was effective July 6. She has agreed to work part-time until a replacement is hired and trained.
Read MoreGrand Junction to host Summerfest July 27-28
Grand Junction will host a Summerfest celebration throughout the community on Friday and Saturday, July 27-28. The events get under way on Friday, July 27, with a free outdoor family movie at the Grand Junction public library at 8:30 pm.
Read MorePastoral changes for area Methodists
~by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Many area United Methodist churches are saying goodbye to their pastors and welcoming a new face into their churches. From Perry, First, Rippey and Fairview, Paul Burrow will be adding Minburn onto the towns he is serving, while still preaching at his previous appointments. Also from Perry, Rosa Soto will not be appointed…
Read MoreStorytelling, ‘old iron,’ country school lessons – and ice cream
The Historical Society at the Greene County Fair ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society joins in at the Greene County Fair later this week with two days of storytelling in “history chats,” displays of classic farm equipment and the humble accessories of early rural life, tours and explanations of a historic one-room…
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