Students 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…

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Mario 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…

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Every 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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In the neighborhood

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…

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Jefferson 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…

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Darren Jackson, representing the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction, presented a check for $1,500 to the Greene County Schools at the regular school board meeting Feb. 15. The funds come from a grant from the Presbytery of North Central Iowa and are meant to help defray cost for families using the school meal program. “We know at our church…

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Presbytery provides grant to HS food pantry

Darren Jackson (pictured, left) recently presented Emily Gannon, Greene County Schools at-risk liaison, with $500 through a grant from the Presbytery of North Central Iowa. First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction, of which Jackson is a member, applied for the grant. Gannon will use the funds for a food pantry located in her office at the high school. The food…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey News, February 7, 2023 Rippey United Methodist Church Rev. Cat Stokes, Pastor Sunday Worship Services at 11 am Tuesdays, Fellowship at 10 am. Soup lunch served the first Tuesday. Everyone welcome.   Rippey Public Library New hours effective Feb. 6: Monday- Closed. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2-5 pm. Wednesday 2-6 pm. Saturday 9-11 am.   Storytime:  Tuesdays at 4 pm…

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BRR is a win for everyone

The annual BRR (Bike Ride to Rippey) took place Saturday with a cold wind but sunny skies. More than 600 bicyclists registered for the morning ride from downtown Perry to downtown Rippey and back. The BRR is a win-win-win. The Perry Chamber of Commerce starts the year with a successful event that nets registration fees, bicyclists of all ages can…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey News, January 31, 2023 Rippey United Methodist Church, Rev. Cat Stokes, Pastor Tuesdays at 10 am – Fellowship. All are welcome. There will be a soup meal beginning Feb. 7 at 11:30 am and continuing on the first Tuesday of each of each month. Sunday Worship service 11 am Rippey public library new hours Beginning Feb. 6, library hours will…

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