An estimated 55,000 hunters harvested more than 221,000 roosters in Iowa last fall; a slight decline from 245,000 harvested in 2016. Hunters reported good success across the entire northwest quarter of Iowa. An early look at the 2018 pheasant forecast begins with nesting success which is likely a mixed bag.
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Special clinic slated for back-to-school immunizations
The Greene County public health department is offering a special evening immunization clinic Wednesday, July 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The clinic is focusing on the required immunizations needed for students entering kindergarten, 7th or 12th grade in August. The clinic will be held at the public health office in the lower level at Greene County Medical Center. Persons…
Read MoreGina Brown selected as fair queen
Gina Brown will represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Gina was selected from a field of six candidates as the Greene County Fair queen Friday. She will begin her senior year at Greene County High School in August. She is an 8-year member of the Greenbrier 4-H club, a 2-year member of the 4-H…
Read MoreThings not to miss at the fair
The Greene County Fair offers something for everyone, from lamb wrestling at the 4-H/FFA sheep show and young girls with little cows, to chainsaw sculpture west of the Fair office.
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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.
Read MoreBenefit 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.
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