Family, friends, and significant others of military service members and veterans can participate in a free six-week session offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The series will help family and close friends understand what a service member or veteran may be experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, transitioning to civilian life, PTSD and other mental health conditions,…
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Local FFA members attend Greenhand conference
Greene County FFA members were among those who attended the southwest district FFA Greenhand Fire Up conference at Atlantic High School March 6. Six new FFA members attended from Greene County, and Greene County FFA alumna Gwen Black led one of the sessions. The annual conference is planned and facilitated by the southwest district and Iowa FFA officers. While at…
Read MoreIowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway earns national designation
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Feb. 16 announced that the Iowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway was chosen as one of 34 newly designated National Scenic Byways, joining 150 already designated in the national program. Prairie Rivers of Iowa submitted an 830-page application to the Federal Highway Administration. Moving forward, the byway will be known as the Lincoln…
Read MoreWomen who took forever getting into the history books
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Virginia Woolf, in a speech entitled “A Room of One’s Own,” wrote about what it meant to be a woman: “She pervades poetry from cover to cover; she is all but absent from history.” Ever hear of Aphra Behn? She lived in17th century England and wrote poetry, novels, essays and 19 plays, which were produced…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Monday in Scranton
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Monday, March 29, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church in Scranton. Due to the pandemic, appointments are required to donate blood. Potential donors can visit lifeservebloodcenter.org, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, or call 800-287-4903 to make an appointment. All donors must where a face mask. LifeServe is particularly interested…
Read MoreJeff Methodists slate fundraiser dinner
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will serve a fundraiser meal this Sunday, March 28. The menu includes a choice of ham balls or beef meat balls, cheesy potatoes, beans, and a choice of salads and desserts. A free will offering will be accepted, with all proceeds going toward sending local youngsters to church camp this coming summer.…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
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 More‘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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