Please send your Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net August 15, 2018 FAMILY REUNION – Dale and Nancy Hanaman hosted a family reunion on Aug. 11 with a noon picnic meal followed by a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, hosted by their children Sarah and Benji Pearson and family, Matthew Hanaman and Heather Lee, Adrianna and Adyara Hanaman, Sharon and Phil…
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4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club meeting was held June 11 at the Extension office. New business: The club wrote thank you notes to Home State Bank for t-shirts and Farm Credit, Farmers Mutual, and Complete Insurance for food tickets at the fair. Members received their fair book, forms, and responsibilities for fair.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 9
In Greene County district court Rexo Lucas Mackey, 38, of Gueda Springs, KS, was sentenced Aug. 6 to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty to one county of identity theft. All but 30 days of the jail time was suspended and he was place on probation for two years. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 9
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 8 against Adam Michael Winger of Jefferson on a charge of trespass. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Hayley Lynn Brown of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Read MoreFootball, families, farming & fun tailgate Friday
Greene County Farm Bureau is teaming up with the Greene County Ram football squad for an evening of football, families, farming, and fun with a tailgate event Friday, Aug. 17, from 5:15 to 6:45 pm at Linduska Field in Jefferson.
Read MoreFatal motorcycle accident on E-53 west of Jefferson
A Scranton man was killed Thursday evening when his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with an SUV west of Jefferson. According to an Iowa State Patrol accident report, Donald Daniel, 46, of Scranton was westbound on County Road E-53 driving a 2015 Harley Davidson FXSB at 7:26 pm. Emily Perrien, 28, of Coon Rapids was northbound on County Road P-14 driving…
Read MoreLarry Lang, 1943 – 2018
Larry Lee Lang of Jefferson, Iowa, died of cancer Aug. 9, 2018, surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music. He was 74. Larry was born in Omaha, NE, on Dec. 24, 1943. He graduated from Mason City Newman High School in 1962, where he was a varsity athlete. He served in the Air Force from 1965-1969 and attended…
Read MoreDeadline told for nominations in Nov. general election
While the Greene County Democrats are holding a special convention Aug.14 for the purpose of nominating candidates for county supervisor seats in the November general election, county residents are reminded that persons can run with no party affiliation by filing a nominating petition. A minimum of 65 signatures is needed for a candidate’s name to appear on the ballot. The…
Read MoreAce Hardware moving to former ShopKo building
Andy Harland, owner of Don’s Ace Hardware in downtown Jefferson, announced Wednesday that he has entered into an agreement to purchase the former ShopKo building on N. Elm St. Harland anticipates taking possession of the building in January. A number of building improvements are planned. Don’s Ace Hardware will relocate to this new location. At that time, the business…
Read MoreGovernor’s Arts Award to Tower View Team
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team was the recipient of one of four Governor’s Arts Award. The awards were presented at the 2018 Iowa Arts Summit in Ankeny last Friday. Administered by the Iowa Arts Council, the awards recognize and honor individuals, communities and organizations in Iowa that have had a significant impact on the vitality of the…
Read MoreRound table discussion will focus on agriculture
Congressman John Delaney, the first declared Democratic candidate for president, will hold a round table Thursday, Aug. 9, at 2:30 pm at the Milwaukee depot in Jefferson. The discussion topic will be farming, rural towns, and the agriculture economy. Delaney will be joined by J.D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives from the Fourth Congressional District; Tim Gannon,…
Read MoreReminder to parents: Register those kiddos for school
The new school year begins at Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools Thursday, Aug. 23. The Greene County school district is not having an all-school registration day as in years past, but is using online registration for the convenience of parents and staff efficiency.
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