Category: Good News

The three-month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival on Memorial Day weekend opens Sunday, Feb. 26. More than a few campers will plan their arrival for the weekend before Memorial Day and stay through the holiday, which means their window is open now.

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(DES MOINES) – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday encouraged Iowans to nominate farmers for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award who have taken voluntary actions to improve or protect the environment and natural resources of our state. Nominations are due by June 15, and the nomination form, a list pf previous awardees and other information can…

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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson Feb. 22, 2017 Rippey school memorial bricks: The deadline for ordering Rippey school memorial bricks will be Wednesday, March 1.  Ten bricks are the minimum number that can be ordered. Several people have ordered a brick as a memory for someone special in their life, or to show respect and gratitude for…

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The Jefferson Hy-Vee helped make possible a field trip for all Greene County Elementary third graders to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines Thursday. Pictured is Jefferson store manager and third grade teacher LeAnna Ausberger with Mrs Ausberger’s class.

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Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for December are (from left) Ellee Happe, Cheyanne Clouse and Dustin Nordin. Gracie Durlam is not pictured. The Bucket Fillers program recognizes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee. Lori Subbert, manager of the Jefferson Hy-Vee, sponsor of the…

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The staff at Jefferson Telecom on Friday showed support for the Jefferson police department, their “Blue Family,” by wearing “Back the Blue” T-shirts. Pictured are Janelle Wright, Lindy Lehman, John Hupp, Dan Taylor, police captain Heath Enns, police chief Mark Clouse, officer Jason Kroeger, Jamie Daubendiek, Shirley Griffin and Karla Kohl.  

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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson Feb. 14, 2017 Rippey public library:  Librarian Shawneene Kenan; phone: 515.436.7714; website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net. HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 2-6 pm; Wednesday 3-6 pm; Thursday 2-7 pm; Friday 3-6 pm.

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Media Mark of Excellence Award to GCNO, Raccoon Valley Radio The 2016 Greene County Relay for Life was among 13 western Iowa Relays for Life that were honored for raising more than four times the national average per capita of $.83 raised at Relays. The 2016 Greene County Relay for Life was 10th on the list, having raised $4.64 per capita. A total…

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Jack and Myra Jane Pinckert were honored Wednesday on their retirement from the congregate meal board after for 20 years of volunteer service. Jack served as chair of the board at times, helped with financial reports, and “anytime we had problems, all we had to do was call.” The Pinckerts are pictured with Clark (standing, left). Other board members include vice…

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Students in the accelerated government class at Greene County High School will serve all-you-can-eat pancakes at a breakfast dubbed “Pancakes for Parkinson’s” Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 to 11 am at the Ram Restaurant at the high school.

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A spaghetti supper will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion Saturday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6:30 pm at the VFW hall in Jefferson.

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Youngsters who are getting “the itch” to play soccer will be eager for the start of the Jefferson park and recreation department’s indoor soccer program.

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