June 29, 2020 RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net The library has been closed a long time. It is tearing me apart to be closed this long, but I think we are closer to opening. Hopefully a decision can be made soon. During this time in the library alone, I have reflected on the time since I…
Read MoreMonth: June 2020
Dean Foster, 1958 – 2020
A graveside memorial service was held July at the Junction Township Cemetery west of Grand Junction for Dean Foster, 62, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Bill Allen, lay leader at First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Graveside military rites were provided by a United States Army honor guard, VFW Post 9599 of Jefferson, and American Legion Post 11,…
Read MoreJefferson named Technology Community of the Year by state tech group
Jefferson was presented with the Technology Association of Iowa’s Prometheus Award for Technology Community of the Year during a virtual presentation on Wednesday, June 24. The trophy was delivered to Jefferson Friday by TAI president Brian Waller and TAI board member Dave Tucker, formerly of Jefferson. Representatives of the city of Jefferson, Jefferson Matters: Main Street, and Pillar Technology accepted the…
Read MoreGreene County Class of 2020 has commencement
Commencement for the Greene County High School Class of 2020 was held Sunday, a month later than usual and with graduates spaced 6 feet apart on the track at Linduska Field rather than sitting shoulder to shoulder in the middle school gymnasium. The commencement ceremony was only that last high school experience that was vastly different for the Class of…
Read MoreMedical center has $25M impact on local economy
Greene County Medical Center generated more than $25 million for the Greene County area’s economy in 2019, according to the most recent impact study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). The report also shows the medical center employees spent just nearly $3 million on retail sales within the county and contributed nearly $176,000 in state sales tax revenue. “Greene County…
Read MoreNew Opportunities posts info on area activities
Solutions when the kids say “I’m bored” Do you ever have that feeling of you don’t know what to do? Have your kids come to you saying, “I’m bored?” These past few months have been a challenge for most people who are typically used to being active. We may not be able to do some of our normal activities that…
Read MoreChurdan library tells summer reading plans
The Churdan public library is excited to begin its summer reading program, Imagine Your Story. Each week youngsters will get a Grab-n- Go story time sack filled with a craft, a snack, a small prize, and a library book. Parents of children who would like to pick up a sack at the library can call 515-389-3423 daily between 1 and…
Read More‘Can we talk?’
“Can we talk?” Joan Rivers became famous using that line. It was usually followed by a question or a joke that folks might be a bit uncomfortable with. Danielle Weber, doctor of physical therapy and a pelvic floor practitioner at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center, wants to talk about a topic women discuss when they’re without men……
Read MoreGrCoHS commencement slated Sunday
Livestreaming available The Greene County High School Class of 2020 will graduate Sunday, June 28, at Linduska Field. Graduates were able to select either an individual walk through or a group graduation ceremony to receive their diploma. Those doing the individual walk through may have as many family members attend as they wish. Those doing the group graduation ceremony should…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 25
In Greene County district court Kenneth Lee Molle, 82, of Jefferson was sentenced June 23 to one year in the county jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 25
In Greene County magistrate court Brett Michael Roberts of Grand Junction pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of a no contact at a phone hearing June 17. He was fined $250 with an $87.50 surcharge. Court costs were $90. Arnold Sinai Ayala Gomez of Perry was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to a Department of Public…
Read MoreRam baseball team still looking for win
~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern Greene County baseball lost their fifth game of the season after falling to the Roland-Story Norsemen on Thursday, June 25. The Rams got a largely strong showing out of both their pitchers. Senior Brent Riley got the start and allowed four earned runs and unearned run in 5 2/3 innings of work. Riley walked…
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