Category: Good News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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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Early in 2022, the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center applied for a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) to install solar panels on the food pantry facility. The GCCF board approved to fund this project with an award of $32,227. Finally, this dream of tapping the sun for electricity is coming true. The solar panels were installed…

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During the first two weekends of November county youth and 4-H coordinator Samantha Hardaway presented county awards at club meetings. All record books turned in were from the Greenbrier and Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H Club. These youth spent a significant amount of time participating in 4-H events and documenting that in their record books. Recipients are as follows: Junior Merit:…

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Four Greene County High School juniors were part of the 600-plus voice All-State Chorus at the 2022 All-State Music Festival on the Iowa State University campus Nov. 17-19. Selected for the prestigious group were (pictured, from left) Rasmus Villebro, Ava Schilling, Olivia Hoyt and Gavin VanderLinden. They are the students of high school choir director Dave Heupel. The All-State Music…

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November 14, 2022 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, with a meal served by women of the Rippey United Church. Following the business meeting, the public is invited at 7 pm for the programs presented by Margaret Hamilton about the interesting history and current information about Greene County Trees. Jean’s Jottings…

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The Greene County jazz band and Iowa State University Jazz Lab 2.0 provided an evening of good listening at the second annual Java & Jazz Nov. 12 at Greene County High School. The Iowa State jazz bands are directed by Dr Michael Giles. According to Greene County band director Wes Anderson, Giles was so impressed with the first Java &…

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