The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society membership based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.
Read MoreMonth: October 2019
In the neighborhood
October 23, 2019 Lions Club – The regular meeting of the Rippey Lions Club included a meal served by Phyllis Bardole. The upcoming pancake breakfast on Nov. 16 was discussed. Bobbi and Neal Dollinger are joining the Lions group and are sponsored by Myron and Maralynn Rinker.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Oct. 31: At 7:06 am a deputy investigated an assault in Rippey. Wednesday, Oct. 30: At 4:46 pm a deputy assisted with a tractor and wagon that had lost a wheel and spilled grain on the roadway on County Road E-26 (170th St) and Y Ave in…
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Oct. 31: At 5:31 pm during a traffic stop in the 600 block of W. Adams St, an officer arrested Samantha Monique Henderson, 26, of Jefferson on an outstanding Greene County arrest warrant for fail to appear.* The original charge was driving while license revoked.
Read MoreAbsentee/early voting open for Nov. 5 school, city elections
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 school and city elections are available now at the Greene County auditor’s office at the courthouse. Ballots can be requested by mail until Oct. 25; ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 4. Voters can also cast an absentee ballot in person at the auditor’s office during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, from…
Read MoreGreene County school enrollment may be stabilizing
Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen shared what he called “the bad and good news” of enrollment with the school board at its regular meeting Oct. 16. The “bad” is that the student count is down 8.89 K-12 students from last year. The good news is the pre-kindergarten enrollment is up six fulltime equivalents, or 12 students from last year’s…
Read MoreSuzanne Sievers, 1949 – 2019
Memorial services were held Oct. 16 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Suzanne Sievers, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church. Peg Raney was soloist. Honorary bearers were Suzanne’s grandchildren Reed VanNordstrand and Madelyn and Kinley Sievers. Interment will be held at a later date at the Jefferson…
Read MoreHalloween fun coming to Jefferson
Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 24, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast this Saturday
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will host its 47th annual pancake breakfast, formerly the Hunters Breakfast, Saturday, Oct 2t6, from 6 to 11 am at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with warm fruit toppings and syrup, scrambled eggs, link sausages, biscuits and gravy, and beverages.
Read MoreSHIIP counselors available to help with Medicare open enrollment
Open enrollment is now underway for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer counselors at Greene County Medical Center are available for free, unbiased and confidential assistance to Iowans eligible for Medicare.
Read MoreOne-woman show portraying Mamie Eisenhower coming to HBT
History Boy Theatre of Jefferson will host actress and playwright Diana Star Helmer in her one-woman show, I Like Mamie: Ike’s First Lady Friday, Nov. 1. The play imagines First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower visiting her birthplace of Boone, IA, to stump for her husband’s 1956 re-election. Helmer’s script is based on documented quotes and events from the Eisenhower’s life…
Read MoreFall offers fantastic fishing – get out and enjoy it
Fall is a great time to catch fish with family and friends. The air is cool, the views are picturesque, lakes are less crowded and the fish are easy to catch. Make lasting memories together and put your worries behind you. “Fantastic fishing opportunities await both new and expert anglers,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural…
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