Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 26, 2016 Rippey public library: Librarian, Katrina Buttler; 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. Friday, Sept. 30, there will be a “Movie in the Grass” starting at 8:15 pm. Bring blankets and family-friendly…
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Does, Springer family donate to Freedom Rock
Does Drove 196 of Jefferson presented the Freedom Rock committee a check for $1,000 last Tuesday. Of that, $500 is from the Does treasury and $500 is from memorials in honor of Ruby Springer, a long time member of the Does.
Read MoreParade is a homecoming favorite
Scroll down for a slide show Paton-Churdan and Greene County students enjoyed homecoming activities during the past week including themed dress-up days, powder puff football, a twilight glo-run, “color wars” and more. The homecoming parade on Friday afternoon is a favorite event for many members of the community.
Read MoreSpecial art from a special day
An outdoor painting event, en plain air, hosted last Sunday by the Jefferson Matter: Main Street Tower View Team, drew The Jefferson Matters: Main Street Tower View Team invited artists to Jefferson last Sunday for an en plain air outdoor painting event on the courthouse square. Denice Peters, a pastel artist from Denison, was one of the artists who came. With…
Read MoreParkers host Japanese farm delegation
~by Marilyn Parker A group of eight Japanese farmers plus their interpreter visited the farm of Paul and Mary Parker north of Churdan on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The group was hosted by Greene County Farm Bureau board members Perry and Marilyn Parker.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 23
The weather was unusually hot for the third week in September, but the high temperature was still eight degrees lower than the record. High temperature for the week ending Sept. 23 was 94 degrees on Wednesday. According to John Beltz, former volunteer weather observer, the high temperature for Jefferson in September is 102 degrees on Sept. 5, 1913. Low temperature was…
Read MoreTen ways Iowans can reduce their risk of getting cancer
(Editor’s note: While the Relay for Life is the most visible of the American Cancer Society’s efforts, the ACS works year-round to raise awareness of cancer. Watch GreeneCountyNewsOnline for monthly informational articles provided by the ACS.) While there is no way to prevent cancer completely, there are things you can do to lower your risk. These are basic guidelines that…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 19, 2016 Funeral notice: Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Leon McDowell, 83, of Perry. Leon died Sept. 17 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be after 1 pm Wednesday with family present at 4 and a Masonic service at…
Read MoreVARCEIS recognizes final charter member
When the VARCEIS Club hosted its annual salad luncheon in Scranton on Sept. 8, special recognition was given to Roberta Henning of Jefferson. Mrs Henning is the final charter member of the charitable organization that began 67 years ago in 1949, using the first letter of the charter members’ names for the club name. While the original intent of the organization…
Read MoreScouts selling popcorn as annual fundraiser
Cub Scout Pack 534 and Boy Scout Troop 534 have begun their annual popcorn sales fundraiser. Boys will be selling a variety of sweet and salty Iowa-grown Uncle Bade’s popcorn until Oct. 23. Money raised will help provide opportunities for boys to attend camps and participate in fun, educational activities that will encourage them to become exceptional young men.
Read MoreRegister now for Cartober Fest 2016
Early registrations are now being taken for Cartober Fest 2016, hosted by the Rippey public library as part of the Rippey Fall Festival. Cartober Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5 pm. Check-in will start at 12 pm. All cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles are welcome.
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Husters: The regular monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Extension office in Jefferson. There were 16 members present. Discussion was held about the 2016 Greene County Fair, the upcoming awards day in October and re-enrollment for the coming year.
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