Landus Cooperative invites its female members and customers to participate in the company’s inaugural women in agriculture event “Ventures: Connections & Conversations in Ag” Jan. 5-6, 2018. The two-day event will offer actionable insights, on-farm tools, and opportunities to network with other customers and industry experts while getting better acquainted with the business resources available to them. Non-members and industry…
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In the neighborhood
Nov. 29, 2017 Reminder: Students of Janice Johnston will entertain family and friends at their annual music recital Dec. 3, 2017 at 5:30 pm. The event will be held in the Rippey Community Center and all are welcome to attend.
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa next Saturday
Santa Claus invites area children to join him for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 2, between 8 and 11 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Hy-Vee will host a breakfast buffet at no charge for children 12 and younger, as well as a cookie decorating station. Children can do a Christmas craft and high school carolers will add to…
Read MoreJingle Into Junction Dec. 3
All are invited to Jingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 3, for the annual Christmas celebration starting at 5 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. Grand Junction Horizons and the Garden Club will serve a soup supper until 6:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted. There will also be a silent auction.
Read MoreCocoa with Santa, Christmas in Scranton plans told
Area residents are invited to mark their calendars for fun for all ages as plans are finalized for Christmas activities in the Scranton community. Youngsters are invited to celebrate Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 2. The fun starts at the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Library at 5 pm where there will be crafts and games for the youngsters.
Read MoreWayuga Art Studio plans holiday open house
Wayuga Art Studio, owned by artist Joseph Murray of rural Scranton, will host a holiday art open house Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincolnway in Jefferson. Murray will welcome the community from 4 to 9 pm each day. Refreshments will be served.
Read MoreConsider an Iowa grown Christmas tree this year
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Iowa is fortunate to have more than 100 Christmas tree farms in all parts of the state,” said Iowa deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of…
Read MoreDNR previews shotgun season
The first of Iowa’s popular shotgun deer seasons is Dec. 2-6 when an expected 60,000 orange clad hunters head to the timber. That group will be followed by another 60,000 hunters who prefer the Dec. 9-17 second shotgun season.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
November 20, 2017 Rippey community announcements Rippey library board of trustees will meet Monday, Nov. 27, at 5 pm in the library. Note the change of time. Wednesday, Nov. 22, Rippey UMC Thanksgiving Services invites: • 7 pm – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @ First Christian Church – Pastor Paul preaching. • 7 pm – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @ Grand Junction…
Read MoreHoliday of Lights adds festive touch, funds for 3D mammo
The lobby and corridor at Greene County Medical Center is a preview of the holiday season, with the medical center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” under way.
Read More4-H news
The Washington Winners 4-H club held our November meeting on Nov. 12 at 6 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. At this meeting we had our family potluck and had our installation of new members and new officers. Sixteen members were present. Our two new members are Addison Gannon and Jack Hansen. Our officers are president Kara Betts, vice…
Read MoreNot too soon to think about prom
High school proms may be months away, but donations are being accepted now to replenish The Prom Closet in Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet accepts donations of gently-used prom dresses, jewelry, shoes and accessories. These donations are then made available at no cost to all high school young women from the area.
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