August 3, 2022 Lions Club – Rippey Fun Daze sponsored by the Rippey Lions club provided activities for younger and older folks and delicious food, including the ice cream social at the Rippey UMC, walking tacos at the Library, the food truck, bouncy houses, silent auction and a baseball game to end the day with the Rippey Demons and the…
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Morrisons’ E. Harrison yard selected as August Yard of the Month
Learning as they grow, Susy and Terry Morrison “transplanted” themselves to Jefferson a dozen years ago to a house built in 1883. After working on updating the interior of the home, they are now bringing life to the exterior and were selected as the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for August, 2022. Edging the front porch, which features…
Read MoreLearn to Hunt program opens registration for youth waterfowl workshop
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to youth who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience on Aug. 27, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City. The workshop will feature knowledge and skills building sessions with hands-on learning as well…
Read MoreSt Patrick to mark sesquicentennial Saturday
Former parishioners and supporters will celebrate the 150th anniversary of St Patrick historic church and cemetery in Cedar Township Saturday, Aug. 13. The day will begin with mass and the opening of the cornerstone at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at 12:30 pm. A Heritage Parade of Families will take place at 2:15. Handmade wood kaleidoscopes will be auctioned at…
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