March 22, 2021 RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us / Email rippeyli@windstream.net / Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian The first few days of spring have been enjoyable. It hasn’t been bad weather, but the wind seems to make it seem cooler. I am ready for green grass and flowers. My magnolia tree is starting to bud. I hope…
Read MoreDay: March 22, 2021
‘Food Brings Everyone to the Table’ theme of National Ag Day, March 23
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosts National Agriculture Day on March 23. This marks the 48th anniversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2021 is “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.” Tuesday the ACA will host a virtual Ag Day event. Additionally, the ACA is…
Read MorePolice blotter – March 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, March 31: At 11:02 am a complainant reported paying for items purchased from an individual in Minnesota, but now the subject will not mail him the purchased items. The officer is investigating. At 5:06 pm a complainant reported her son had been assaulted by another student at the…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, March 31: Routine activity reported. Tuesday, March 30: At 8:30 am the Greene County sheriff’s office conducted a search warrant at 1819 6th St, Perry. The Dallas County sheriff’s office, Perry police department, and the Iowa state fire marshal’s office assisted. Stolen property, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances,…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate at 6.7 percent, vaccination rate at 17 percent
As of Monday morning, March 22, 3,791 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been provided to Greene County residents; 1,533 residents (17 percent) are fully vaccinated. Within the over-65 age group, a total of 2,211 doses have been administered; 44 percent are fully vaccinated, increased from 38 percent on March 19. As of March 22, the 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19…
Read MoreDerek Rossow, 1978 – 2021
Derek Wade Rossow was born on October 30, 1978, in Jefferson, to Mark and Mary Rossow. His mother often referred to him as a “little tornado” as he was a very active child. At age 6 he started his participation on swim team. Baseball was another sport he loved, and he was also active in basketball and football. He attended…
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