June 18, 2024 Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Jon T Williams Sundays: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship service at 11 am; Tuesdays: Fellowship, 10 am. Everyone welcome. Lunch served first Tuesday of the month. Sunday, June 23 – Ice cream social 4 – 7 pm. Friends of Rippey meeting June 23 – Planning will continue for Rippey Fun Day at the Friends…
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Greene County district court, week ending June 14
In Greene County district court Jocob Robert Stewart, 32, of Fort Dodge was sentenced June 11 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault, amended from assault causing bodily injury or mental illness. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for…
Read MoreArlena Hamling, 1954 – 2024
Arlena Mae Hamling was born November. 1, 1954. She made her final transition the morning of June 15, 2024, at the age of 69 years. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she left to be with the Lord. Arlena is survived by her husband Wallace Hamling; her son Craigg Smith; siblings Patty (David) Bosley, Chet (Tia ) Davis,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 14
In Greene County magistrate court Cynthia Sue Baugh of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment June 13 after she pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from assault. A judgment was entered for a $105 civil penalty. Court costs were $60. A companion case in district court in which Baugh was charged with child endangerment wad dismissed. (Disposition:…
Read MoreAdd pollinator friendly plants around your home
If you enjoy eating apples, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, squash and more, thank a bee. Or, better yet, plant some pollinator friendly native plants in a pot, or flower bed or garden and support the local bees and butterflies. National Pollinator Week is June 17-23. “If you live in a neighborhood, look at what your neighbors have and try to build…
Read MoreGrCo school board approves instructional support levy, plans to get expert help on ranking needed projects
The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its June 12 regular meeting held a public hearing on the instructional support levy. No one spoke and the board approved renewing the levy for five years. Superintendent Brett Abbotts explained the instructional support levy is included in property taxes. The levy rate is set by the state and fluctuates year…
Read MoreBarbie doll open house at the museum Saturday
The Greene County Historical Society is hosting the second annual Barbie open house Saturday, June 15, at the museum (291 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson) from 9 am to noon. This year the Historical Society will have more of its vintage Barbie dolls on display, and will offer more Barbie activities. There will be a Barbie scavenger hunt in the museum,…
Read MorePaul ‘Skeeter’ Wilber, 1928 – 2024
Paul L. “Skeeter” Wilber passed away May 16, 2024, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, at the age of 95 years. Skeeter was born on October 14, 1928, in Paton, to Viola Hansen Wilber and Roy Wilber. He was raised by his Aunt Ester and Uncle Paul Pemble after his mother died in 1933, and he always felt so…
Read MoreJeff council sells lots, approves contract for pickleball courts, delays decision on illegal dog
The Jefferson city council at its June 11 meeting sold three vacant infill lots to Origin Homes at $500 each. Origin Homes plans to build a single family home on each lot. According to Matt Daniels, director of operations for Origin Homes, the houses would be 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch homes with an unfinished basement and a 2-car garage. Selling price…
Read MoreSupervisors distribute opioid settlement funds
The Greene County board of supervisors approved the first distribution of opioid settlement funds at the June 9 meeting. The supervisors approved a 28E agreement with Midwest Wellness for opioid use disorder epidemic remediation services. Midwest Wellness will receive $75,000. The supervisors also approved a 28E agreement with New Opportunities for the same services. New Opportunities will receive $35,000. The…
Read MoreChurdan Day this Saturday
Organizers of Churdan Day this coming Saturday, June 15, have planned a fun-filled day to celebrate as only a small town can. The day begins with a Fun Run 5K. Registration will open at 7 am at the park. The race starts and finishes at 7:30 at the park. There is a $10 charge for participants age 13 and older;…
Read MoreRam baseball team comes close but still winless
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Despite coming close in one game, the Greene County baseball team is still on the search for their first season win with a 0-10 record. On Monday, June 3, the team traveled to the 9-1 Saydel Eagles’ home field, falling 8-0. All five Ram hits in the game were singles. Camden Jacobs was…
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