For the third year in a row the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association gave winter hats to every fourth grader in the county. Picture above is Noah Juergensen with representatives of Greene County fourth graders. Pictured below is Patrick Minnehan with Paton-Churdan fourth graders.
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January 3, 2023 Rippey United Methodist Church Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Fellowship. Everyone Welcome! Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Finance committee meets at 6:30 pm; Church council meets at 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 5 – Rippey Ladies Aid meets at 2 pm Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 5, with a potluck meal at 6:30 pm…
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RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Library Happenings – Reading Challenge continues to February 10; Storytime crafts at 4 pm all week; Jan. 3 – Hat and Gloves; Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Teen program at 4:15 pm, Wii; Thursday, Jan. 5, Adult event at 3 pm. Bingo for Books Jean’s Jottings – The advantage of being old during a…
Read MoreWild Rose donates to local organizations that help those in need
Wild Rose Casino – Jefferson recently donated $5,000 each to New Opportunities and the Action Resource Center food pantry to help provide toys and food for needy families and individuals in the county. Travis Dvorak, general manager of Wild Rose, presented the donations.
Read MoreIowa DNR again holds First Day Hikes over the New Year holiday
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites Iowans to step outside and enjoy Iowa state parks and forests in the 2023 First Day Hike Challenge. Visitors can ring in the New Year with the Parks Passport on their own, or by joining park staff on a guided hike. “First Day Hikes are a popular tradition in state parks, and the Park…
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December 12, 2022 Rippey UMC – On November 5, 50 filled school bags, postage and $170 for blankets were delivered to the Mission site in Greenfield. Thanks to everyone who donated money to buy supplies for this project! After receiving a generous gift of new tables for the Fellowship Hall from George Millard in memory of his wife Marilyn, the old…
Read MoreKiwanis, Wild Rose employees and KDLS collaborate on toy drive
The combined forces of the Jefferson Kiwanis, KGRA/KDLS Radio and Wild Rose Casino & Hotel employees on Dec. 6 were able to donate approximately 110 new toys along with $42 cash to New Opportunities to distribute as needed for the holidays. Casino employees donated toys and on Dec. 3, KGRA/KDLS radio assisted with a radio blast at the casino from…
Read MoreMedical center launches free program to lower risk of diabetes
The percentage of overweight individuals in America continues to rise with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting the current rate at more than 73 percent. There are now over 49 percent of adults age 20 and over who are classified as obese. There are many inherent health risks associated with these statistics, adding up to over $170…
Read More2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can begin buying 2023 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2022 expire on Jan. 10, 2023. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells honor rolls
Greene County High School announced honor rolls for the first trimester. Students named to the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are: Freshmen – Breanna Ades, Jack Banister, Aden Bardole, Natalee Baugh, Ebyn Carstens, Alivia Cornell, Bailey Fagerlind, Addison Gannon, William Graham, Garrett Helmantoler-Baugh, Carter Hinote, Taylor Johnston, Isaac Karber, Ava Kegley, Savannah Lansman,…
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Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet for its annual Christmas potluck meal and sharing Christmas carols following the business meeting. The meeting is Thursday, Dec. 1. Please note the meal and the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm instead of 6 pm. RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us / Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Upcoming events Thursday, Dec.…
Read MoreGrow Greene County awards $30,000 in Give Back awards
A tradition was started in 2016 by the Grow Greene County board of directors to surprise deserving agencies in Greene County with a Give Back award during the holiday season. This year on the heels of another successful year at Wild Rose Jefferson, the Grow Greene County board gave out six Give Back awards on Nov. 17, two more than…
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