The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on March 8 announced a new partnership to expand the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. The North Raccoon watershed is among the watersheds in the project. Conservation agronomists are professionals who assist farmers with agronomic production decisions while also providing expertise about incorporating conservation…
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In the neighborhood
March 15, 2023 Rippey Library Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 2-5 pm; Wednesday 2-6 pm’ Library Happenings Tuesdays, 4 pm, Storytime – March 21, Garden; March 28, Space. Storytime crafts available all week. Wednesdays, 4 pm, teen programs. March 15, board games; March 22, Legos; March 29, scavenger hunt. Thursdays, 3 pm, adult events. March…
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The Greenbrier 4-H Club met at Clover Hall on Feb. 12. In new business, Greenbrier members are reminded that YQCA for those who show animals at the fair can be done online, or in the Extension Office at varying sessions on March 15. Community Lamb Barn project sign up is due by April 15. Presentations were given by Cody Taggart…
Read MoreGrCo art student claims Best of Show at HOIAC art show
Greene County senior Jude Podlesak was awarded the coveted Best of Show at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference Fine Arts Show March 2. His original hand-built ceramic birdhouse sculpture was chosen out of hundreds of other artworks from the eight HOIAC schools. He is a student of Sarah Stott.
Read MoreStudents raise $400 for middle school outdoor play equipment
The Webb House hosted a dance /game night on March 3 to raise money for outdoor play equipment for the middle school. The party was attended by 110 youngsters; eight middle school teachers helped chaperon. Students presented middle school principal Shawn Zanders with a check for $400 in proceeds. Pictured are students Scott O’Neal, Kading Winters, Gabe Fincel, Kole Johnson-Peterson, and…
Read MoreStudents add art to new animal shelter
Sarah Stott’s painting class at Geeene County High School was recently commissioned to paint indoor and outdoor murals at the new Greene County Animal Shelter. Students spent a little more than a week painting the indoor mural depicting cats and dogs in need of new homes. The painting class enjoyed painting on location and seeing the animals every day. The…
Read MoreRam Restaurant opens March 22 for 2023 season
Greene County culinary students are ready to open the 2023 season, the 44th season for Ram Restaurant, located just inside the north entrance at the high school at 1901 N. Grimmell Road in Jefferson. Ram Restaurant will be open for lunch 21 days between March 23 and May 18, with serving hours from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The menu…
Read MoreMario Madness coming to Jefferson library
The Jefferson public library invites Mario players in grades 5-8 to a Mario Madness tournament Tuesday, March 14, at the library. Play will be from 2 to 4 pm. The tournament is for all players, racers or competitive Smash brawlers. Tournament events include Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros Ultimate (with a twist). There will be ‘celebrity’ guest competitors, warm…
Read MoreEvery day is a good day to read
New books at the Jefferson public library include: FICTION Armored by Mark Greaney — Josh is an elite bodyguard who lost his leg in his last mission. The Blame Game by Sandie Jones — Naomi is a psychologist specializing in domestic abuse who begins to experience mysterious circumstances. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center — She’s got his back, he’s got…
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March 1, 2023 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, March 2, beginning with a potluck meal at 6:30 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Volunteers who helped for the BRR Ride meal will be special guests. Rick Fazel will present the program. Giant potato masher gifted to Hanaman The Rippey Lions Club has served…
Read MoreJefferson Presbyterians present $4,500 in grants and a whole lot of soup
The First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson was recently awarded three mission grants through the North Central Iowa Presbytery. The church mission team applied for grants to benefit Midwest Behavioral Health/ Iowa House Inc, Adopt-A-Family, and the Good Samaritan Fund. Midwest Behavioral Health and Iowa House Inc support those seeking treatment for substance dependency and mental illness. The $3,000 grant will…
Read More4-H members make valentines for seniors
The Greenbrier 4-H club at its February meeting made cut-out valentine cards for residents of The Gardens as a citizenship project. It was a special project for Norah Hoyt, as she made a card for her great-grandfather Ralph Hoyt, who lives at The Gardens.
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