Rippey will be alive with activities on Saturday, July 30, with Rippey Fun Daze sponsored by the local Lions Club. Following the Rippey 150+ in 2021, this will continue the tradition of yearly festivals from earlier years. The event will begin at noon with a car show on Main Street with food vendors and the Rippey public library selling walking…
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Community Foundations assists swim team with grant for equipment
The Jefferson swim team made good use of the grant proceeds from the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) this summer. Early this year, the swim team board applied for a grant to help purchase new rope lanes, two rope reels and covers to protect them. The total cost of the project was $13,181 and the GCCF supported the project with…
Read MoreSix decades of 4-H beef burgers at the Clover Cafe get a boost from donors
Submitted by Greene County 4-H Foundation Some might argue that the Clover Cafe at the Greene County Fair is the county’s longest running restaurant. Beginning in the early 1960s and known for its infamous “4-H beef burgers,” the volunteer-managed food stand is also one of the oldest funding sources for 4-Hers in Greene County. The Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch…
Read MoreTrio of contestants vying for fair queen title
Analynn Baugh, Hannah Curtis and Emma Halterman are contestants for Greene County Fair queen and a chance to compete to be the 2022 Iowa State Fair queen. The local contest is slated for Wednesday, July 13, at 7 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. Analynn Baugh is the daughter of Ronnie and Renae Baugh. She is entering…
Read MoreLocal Farm Bureau slates member appreciation event
Greene County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend this year’s annual Member Appreciation event on Tuesday, July 19, at the Grand Junction Community Center in Grand Junction. Lidderdale will cater a meal at 6 pm and a short program, awards, and guest speaker will follow. Featured speaker for the evening will be Dan Dix, NEW Cooperative general manager. Dix’s…
Read MoreSilent auction of baskets supports Relay for Life of Greene County
Employees at Greene County Medical Center have teamed up to raise funds for the Greene County Relay for Life, slated for Thursday, July 26. From now through July 14 a variety of curated gift baskets are for sale by silent auction in the main lobby of the medical center. Community members are welcome to bid on the baskets, but are…
Read MoreKids’ pedal pull at Greene County Fair
Greene County Farm Bureau will again sponsor a family friendly kids’ pedal pull event at the Greene County Fair. The event will take place Saturday, July 16, in the tent building on the fairgrounds. Registration will begin at noon with competition slated to begin at 12:30. Children between the ages of 4 – 12 are invited to compete. All participants…
Read MoreRound Up at Fareway to support Variety – the Children’s Charity
Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the sixth annual Round Up at the register from July 4 – 23 at all 130 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. Dollars raised through…
Read MoreExtension slates farmland leasing meetings in August
Farmland leasing meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at 11 different locations throughout west central Iowa in early August. Each workshop will focus on current farmland value and lease rate trends, methods for determining fair ag rents for 2023, conservation practices, farmland lease communication and legalities, including how to write and terminate…
Read MoreWalking tacos for Sunday lunch
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will serve walking tacos with either chicken or beef Sunday, July 10, from 11 am to 12:15 pm at the church, 307 S. Wilson Ave. There will also be Mexican rice, refried beans, cake, ice cream and root beer floats. The meal will be for dine in, or carry-outs are available by…
Read MoreVFW serving loose meat sandwiches Thursday
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, July 7, from 5 to 6 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature loose meat burgers served with baked beans, potato salad and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. The meal will be dine-in, carry out, or…
Read MoreGreene County Family Med, public health offer Back to School clinics
Back to school season is right around the corner and this year, Greene County Medical Center is offering a variety of Back to School services and clinics to encourage parents and guardians to get their students’ Back to School appointments completed early. Greene County Family Medicine Clinic will provide free sports physicals Wednesday, July 27 from 7 to 9 am;…
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