Greene County has experienced an exponential increase in Covid-19 cases in the past week. Besides a drastic rise in confirmed case counts, the number of close contacts who then develop symptoms a few days later is rapidly increasing, especially in households and group gatherings. That’s according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf, RN. As of Sunday morning,…
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Elks support Ram Reader program
During a school year when many things are different for students, one thing hasn’t changed. The Ram Reader program at Greene County Elementary is doing well. The students recently enjoyed a book distribution funded, in part, by a $1,000 donation from the Jefferson Elks lodge. The donation is in memory of the late Russ Johnson, a loyal Elk who passed…
Read MoreSign up now for drive-in live nativity
The live nativity at the First Presbyterian Church in Paton is slated for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 2 pm. In keeping with pandemic safety precautions, it will be presented as a drive-in event. Persons who plan to attend are invited to register online at www.ggcpres.org by Nov. 20 to get the whole nativity experience. Those who don’t register…
Read MoreCD of A adds members
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, court Queen of Peace #390 in Jefferson, initiated six new members Nov. 3. According to grand regent Sue Wind, all Catholic women are encouraged to participate in the Catholic Daughters, which is a service organization. Interested women can call Wind at 515-386-3002. “There is no need to wait for an invitation,” she said.
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RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Email: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian I have ordered some new books again. I have received the new Matthew McConaughy book, Greenlights. I think you will enjoy it. I haven’t read it yet, but I plan to. I also ordered a few Christmas books. About this time of year people like to…
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