Jefferson had some hot weather and 1.25 inches of rain during the week that ended Sept. 9. Temperatures topped 90 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature for the week was 60 degrees. Rain fell on four days during the week, with the heaviest rainfall Friday afternoon. The 9th grade football game was cancelled, but by the…
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Monarch Festival next Sunday at Blank Park Zoo
All are invited to celebrate the monarch’s journey from Canada, through Iowa, to Mexico at the 2016 Monarch Festival Sunday, Sept. 18 from 12 to 4 pm at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. “Each fall, the iconic monarch butterfly sets it sights on the mountains of Mexico,” said Jessie Lowry, conservation manager at Blank Park Zoo. “They travel, en…
Read MoreYouth deer hunting season starts Sept. 17
The Iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on Sept. 17. This season provides an opportunity to teach deer hunting, wildlife behavior, and safe hunting practices to resident youths while they are under the watchful eye of a licensed adult.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 5, 2016 Rippey Ladies Aid: Rippey Ladies Aid met for its first meeting of the new year. Nancy Burrow presented a program that included pictures of their Panama trip, with appropriate scriptures.
Read MoreDeere and Habitat partner for Rippey project
Habitat volunteers in Greene County have been very aggressive this summer, completing repairs for two thankful homeowners. The Travis Edwards family home in Scranton kept volunteers hopping with the removal of several layers of shingles and a roof installation. Other improvements were fascia board, gutter, and downspout replacements, and cleaning/painting the house with the replacement of new siding in damaged…
Read MoreARC gets $600 donation from Goshon, Kingsgate Insurance
The Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry was the beneficiary of Denny Goshon’s good luck. Goshon and the staff at Kingsgate Insurance in Jefferson recently played in a corporate fundraiser golf tournament. Each year, the name of one golfer is drawn and the winner receives the proceeds to donate to a charity of his or her choice. Goshon…
Read MorePedal tractor pull part of the fun in Scranton
A pedal pull was part of the fun at the Show and Shine car, truck and tractor show on Scranton’s Main Street Aug. 20. Leesa Squibb shared photos with The Scranton Journal.
Read MoreFFA starts new school year
The Greene County FFA chapter held its first chapter meeting of the 2016-17 school year last Tuesday, Aug. 30. There were 44 students and 12 guests in attendance. A meal was served prior to the meeting. The chapter is looking forward to an eventful year. ~chapter reporter Brian Rasmussen
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 2
Jefferson residents had very pleasant weather during the week ending Sept. 2, with comfortable daytime highs and cool nights. High temperature for the week was 90 degrees on Sunday, Aug. 28, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 56 degrees on Friday. Jefferson received .03 inch of rain in three separate rainfalls.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 29, 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. Book club will start Sept. 1. The first book will be Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. Please message the library on Facebook,…
Read MoreMore awards for Carlson in second week of State Fair judging
Carlson placed second in the rhubarb-strawberry category of the Machine Shed and Gold Medal Flour Pies competition judged Aug. 15 at the Iowa State Fair. Carlson won a professional teeth bleaching and a $150 cash award when she won first and second place overall in the Sink Your Teeth Into Something Savory with Sage competition judged Thursday, Aug. 18.
Read MoreBravard, Gunn place at State Fair
In the 4-H market beef show Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Iowa State Fair Ben Bravard of Jefferson showed the reserve champion Maine-Anjou. Away from 4-H judging, Elizabeth Gunn of Jefferson claimed champion ewe honors in the Baby Doll Sheep show jugged Aug. 18. She placed second in the color ram lamb –all ages, first in the color ewe lamb…
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