January is National Radon Action Month. Greene County environmental health administrator Chuck Wenthold reminds residents of the following facts about radon: *Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It originates in the soil from the natural decay of uranium that exists in or below most soils and enters the home through cracks, around pipes or conduit…
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Choose Joy conference slated, all are invited
All area residents who want to explore ways to grow through difficult times are invited to a Choose Joy conference Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. A light lunch will be served at noon.
Read MoreDream on
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I sit at the automotive place I have frequented after trying five different such establishments in my area over several years. I just learned I need a repair to my car to the tune of $499.78. The service manager has become a friend because I spent quite a bit of time in his place six…
Read MoreInjury, illness deplete Ram wrestling lineup
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Following a successful week with three dual victories and a team title at the North Polk Round Robin Tournament, injury and illness whittled down the Greene County lineup as the Rams traveled to Monroe Thursday, January 10. The number one ranked PCM Mustangs handled Greene County 69-12 but the Rams pulled out a tight match…
Read MoreTime for community input on Arch Alley
Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team invites area residents to “Be a Part of the Arch”. Community members are invited to participate and learn more about Arch Alley, the north alley renovation in downtown Jefferson. The Arch Alley workshop will be facilitated by artist David Williamson of Ogden. Many may know Williamson as a Jefferson alumnus and as artist…
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Please send your Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 14, 2019 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Jan. 17, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church with a meal served by women of the church. Roger Aegerter from Jefferson will present the program beginning at 8 pm, sharing his recent trip to China.
Read MoreWinterset comes to Jefferson for hoops, leaves with two wins
The Greene County Rams lost both games when they hosted the Winterset Huskies for non-conference basketball Jan.14. The girls lost their 12th game of the season to extend their two-season losing streak to 20. Their last win was Jan. 12, 2018, a 55-49 win over Saydel. The Rams averaged 35.5 points in the 2017-18 season.
Read MoreJefferson included in Reynolds’ Condition of the State address
A contingent from Jefferson and Greene County was invited to be in the gallery for Gov Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address Tuesday. The group were instrumental in bringing Pillar Technologies to Jefferson, and in sparking the idea that Jefferson be a model for renewing rural towns with high tech jobs. Following is an excerpt of Reynolds’ address. To…
Read MoreThompson sworn in to Iowa House
Rep. Phil Thompson (R-Jefferson) is pictured taking the oath of office in the Iowa House chamber as the 88th General Assembly kicked off Monday at the Capitol. During the session, Rep. Thompson can be reached at phil.thompson@legis.iowa.gov or through the House switchboard at (515) 281-3221. The swearing in ceremony of all 100 State Representatives begins a week full of ceremonies,…
Read MoreGreene County teen charged with attempted murder in Ames
Police are looking for Rodney Dean Halterman, 18, recently of Jefferson and Grand Junction, as the alleged shooter of a woman in Ames Saturday afternoon. As of Monday afternoon, he has not been apprehended. According to the victim and a witness, Halterman shot the woman in the chest at a residence in the neighborhood west of the Iowa Department of…
Read MoreJr Whiteley, 1928 – 2019
January 11, 2019 … Donald Trump was President … Government was in partial shutdown … border wall was a controversial topic and the Brewers had beat the Cubs … Jr decided he’d had enough and left this earth for a far better place! Jr fought really hard to come back to his family, but it wasn’t meant to be… God…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 10
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Jan. 10against Jeremy J. Hamilton, 31,of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a chargeof reckless driving, amended from operating while intoxicated- first offense. Hewas fined $200 with a $70 surcharge. Court costs were $60. (Sentencing: HonorableJoseph B. McCarville)
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