In Greene County district court a case was initiated Aug. 31 against Steven Craig Smith II, 41, of Jefferson on a charge of driving while license barred.
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 6
In a new case on the magistrate docket, Christopher Adelbert Laurent pleaded guilty Sept. 5 to a charge of disorderly conduct. A judgment was entered for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read More‘Webb House kids’ spend half day as volunteer melon pickers
A crew of four middle school students who regularly spend time at the Webb House answered a call for help last Saturday and spent the morning harvesting cantaloupe for the Food Bank of Iowa. Webb House director Jim North explained that Tracy Blackmer of Madrid has an 11-acre garden devoted to raising produce for the Iowa Gardening for Good project.…
Read MorePublic health starts flu shot clinics
It’s that time of year to remind people that a needle poke of prevention is worth days of feeling crummy and risking making loved one sick. Greene County public health is hosting a community flu shot clinic Monday, Sept. 10, from 9 am to 4 pm at its offices on Level B at Greene County Medical Center.
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association talks about grandparenting
Special reminders on Grandparents Day How much time grandparents and grandchildren spend with one another runs the gamut from infrequent visits to the role of primary caregiver. Regardless of the amount of time together, there are opportunities to foster a special bond between the generations.
Read MoreACS spending $25 million on research of childhood cancer
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness of the second leading cause of death in children, and the leading disease-related cause of death for children ages 1-19.
Read MoreRecord number of farmers participate in Water Quality Initiative cost share
1,000+ new participants in the program DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday that a record number of Iowa farmers again signed up to install nutrient reduction practices on their farm through the Iowa Water Quality Initiative’s statewide cost share program. More than 2,800 farmers from all 99 Iowa counties signed up to try cover crops,…
Read MoreRams ground the Eagles 68-0 on the gridiron
The Ram offense had its way and the Ram defense destroyed the Eagles’ running game in a 68-0 victory on Saydel’s home field on the north side of Des Moines. The Rams scored 10 touchdowns in the non-district rout. The Rams are 3-0 on the season and the Saydel Eagles are 0-3. The Rams scored just one touchdown in the…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 5, 2018 The Rippey library board of trustees held an open house Thursday, Aug. 30, in the community room for Shawneene Kenan, departing librarian. The board furnished the goodies, and the room and library were decorated in fall colors by Maralynn Rinker.
Read MoreRam v’ball team drops HOIAC opener to S. Hamilton Hawks
Stats added The Greene County varsity volleyball game lost all three sets when it hosted the South Hamilton Hawks in Heart of Iowa play in the middle school gym Sept. 6. Set scores were 16-25, 14-25, 17-25.
Read MoreMiddle school volleyball
The Greene County eighth grade girls volleyball team opened the season vs Southeast Valley at Burnside Sept. 4. The “A” team lost a close match with game scores of 19-21, 21-14, and 20-22. The “B” team won all three games with scores of 21-2, 21-10,and 21-12.
Read MoreJPD clarifies vape laws
The Jefferson Police Department would like to clear up some misconception about minors and vapor products. Iowa Code 453A.2 reads: 1. A person shall not sell, give, or otherwise supply any tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age.
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