ARC board also accepting donations for new location The Greene County FFA chapter made its annual holiday donation to the Action Resource Center food pantry this morning. Pictured are FFA members Quinten Schroeder (left) and Cole Betts (right) with Shirley Haupert, who accepted the donation on behalf of the ARC. As the volunteer Greene County Christian Action Resource Center board…
Read MoreMonth: December 2018
Supervisors talk about animal shelter funds, hear budget requests
The Greene County supervisors will formalize an agreement made three years ago to increase its financial support of the existing animal shelter. Assistant county attorney Thomas Laehn reminded the supervisors Monday that the 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson for operation of the shelter has not been updated since 2000. At that time the county agreed to pay $1,500…
Read MoreScranton home damaged by fire
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A home in Scranton sustained major damage in a fire last week. Leesa Squibb shared this photo of the Scranton fire department battling the blaze in the home located in the 800 block of Lincoln St.
Read MoreLife as a collection of embarrassing moments
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Sometimes, trying to make things right with a purchase takes some thought. My friend DW bought a pair of shoes for winter wear when she vacations elsewhere than where she lives, which is the warm state of Florida. She’d had the shoes for a year or so, not wearing them much, when things started to…
Read MoreCelebrate Christmas in Scranton Dec. 12
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Christmas will be celebrated in Scranton on Wednesday, Dec. 12, with the businesses and city offices hosting open houses in the afternoon. Join your friends in Scranton to greet acquaintances and wish them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The list of participating locations includes: B & D Manufacturing: 1 – 3 pm. Gift…
Read MoreChange in staff at Scranton’s Marchant Public Library
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal An open house was held at the H.F. and Maude E. Memorial Marchant Library in Scranton on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 29, to bid farewell to two employees and welcome two others. Sheryl Hoyt, left, and Keri Johns, center, have resigned. Wendy Johnson, right, is the new library lirector. She will be assisted by Joleen Allen…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers wrote 15 citations and issued 90 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project Nov. 18-25. Citations were issued as follows: .02 violation, 1; speed, 4; stop sign/light violation, 1; driving without a license, 2; suspended or revoked, 1; registration, 2; no proof of insurance, 3; and equipment violation, 1.
Read MoreRam wrestlers 1-1 in first dual action
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling season got underway with a triangular in Jefferson Tuesday, November 27. The Rams fell to a strong Van Meter/Earlham team 53-18 but topped Ogden 61-18. Saturday the team traveled to Dallas Center for the DC-G Invite. A traditionally tough tournament, the lineup included some top-notch teams. Greene County finished in 11th…
Read MoreTyler Miller commits to ISU football
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County football player Tyler Miller has announced he will become an Iowa State Cyclone in 2020. The 6’ 9” junior was offered a scholarship by ISU head coach Matt Campbell. The recruit was pursued as an offensive left tackle by several Division 1 schools.
Read MoreRams lose both games to Gilbert Tigers at home
The Greene County Rams lost both the girls and the boys basketball games against the Gilbert Tigers in Jefferson Tuesday, leaving the Rams winless in the young Heart of Iowa Activities Conference season. The girls scored 21 points for the second consecutive game, losing 55-21 to the Gilbert Tigers after losing 40-21 to the South Hamilton Hawks last Friday.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Five students of Janice Johnston will perform at their winter recital on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 pm in the library. There will be a supper served afterward. Everyone in invited to this event that showcases the hard work of these youngsters.
Read MoreLight Up the Holiday
Residents and businesses are happy to have visitors view their holiday lights Dec. 6 – 9. Locations are listed on a map available to the public at the Welcome Center, Greene County Community Center, Jefferson city hall, Jefferson public library, Home State Bank, Peoples Bank, Cobblestone Inn and Super 8. The map can also be accessed by clicking here. Most…
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