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…
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In 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.
Read MoreKendall building rehab receives ‘Preservation at Its Best’ award
The Kendall Building, once a busy pool hall and now the home of Sensibly Chic on the south side of Jefferson’s downtown square, was awarded a “Preservation at Its Best” award at an awards event Aug. 28 in Waterloo. Preservation Iowa gave 11 awards in nine categories. Each year Preservation Iowa seeks to honor historic preservation successes. The goal is…
Read MoreNew session of ‘A Matter of Balance’ starts Sept. 10
A new session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenwood Rd, Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their…
Read MoreDiggers invited to help at Whiterock Conservancy
Invitations to join an arche0logical dig close to home are infrequent, but Whiterock Conservancy is issuing one now. Whiterock is looking for at least five volunteers to be part of a dig Saturday, Sept. 15. “As river levels change and meander, artifacts from Native American camp sites are exposed,” explained Joe Arts. He and Branden Scott will lead the dig.
Read MoreHometown Teams exhibit in Jefferson through Sept. 23
The Greene County Historical Museum is busier than usual since the start of the school year, with students from both county school districts visiting the Smithsonian Institution’s Hometown Teams exhibit. Greene County students in grades 2-8 visited last week, Greene County High School students are visiting this week, and Paton-Churdan students will visit next week. The school visits are hosted…
Read MoreLife’s unfairness
“Life’s unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scale for others, if not always for ourselves.” -Hubert Humphrey, U.S. Senator, vice present under Lyndon B. Johnson 1964-68 ~a column by Colleen O’Brien My book club friends make fun of me because I’m apt to mention how unfair life is when the plot of the novel doesn’t agree with…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Sept. 11
As summer comes to a close, LifeServe Blood Center is urging donors to get back into the swing of giving blood.
Read MoreCounty road dept already looking toward winter
Labor Day has just passed and already the Greene County secondary roads department is preparing for winter. County engineer Wade Weiss reported to the county supervisors Tuesday that the crew has begun hauling road salt for storage at county sheds. The county has purchased 800 tons of salt – eight train cars – at $67 per ton. The salt comes…
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