Brandi Carlson, LPN, (center) was recognized as Employee of the Month for November at Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with administrator Randy Downey (left) and director of nursing Beverly Mentzer (right). Carlson earned her practical nursing license from Iowa Central Community College and has been a nurse at Regency Park for four years. She said…
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Our Greene County Gallery – 2015
December 20, 2015: GreeneCountyNewsOnline publisher Victoria Riley shares with readers the original poem she first read at Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival Sunday, Dec. 13: Readers are invited to share photos, short prose or poetry by emailing them to news@greenecountynewsonline.com. Please include the where, when, what and who of photos. No props or far-away locations are required. Use the search tool…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Dec. 18
The weather challenged Jefferson residents during the week that ended Dec. 18 at 6 am. The 3-1/2 inches of precipitation, most of which was rain, resulted in wet basements and flooded yards. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported that 1.98 inches of rain fell Sunday morning into Monday. That followed nearly an inch on Saturday.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 14, 2015 Rippey public library: Librarian Andrea Williams. Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 1:40-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3 to 8 pm; Thursday 12-6 pm. REMINDER: When Greene County Schools close because of the weather, so does the Rippey public library.
Read MorePAWS can help fill a Christmas wish list
PAWS volunteers can’t help Santa fill a wish list that includes a hippopotamus, but they can help families who have given serious thought to adding a kitten or cat to the family. “We are aware that for some, getting a new pet at the holidays might not be the best idea – higher levels of stress, anxiety and excitement may…
Read MoreReminder: Music and dessert Monday night
The Greene County High School music department will present its annual dessert concert Monday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 pm in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm to allow plenty of time to enjoy homemade pie, cake and other desserts before the music starts, and to bid on a wide variety of items for sale by silent…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary tells Bucket Fillers
November Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary were (from left) Nolan Murphy, Jaron Jacobs, Luke Robbins and Tessa Fisher-Kern. They’re pictured with Jefferson Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which salutes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee.
Read MoreShop at the Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library will benefit when area residents do their Christmas shopping at a book sale hosted by Friends of the Jefferson Public Library at the library. From now through the end of the month, books for all ages will be on sale tables in both the adult and children’s departments. Books will be added daily, all at bargain…
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Hustlers Hardin Happy Hustlers held their November meeting at Clover Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8 . A potluck dinner, installation of officers and new member recognition were on the agenda. This year’s officers are Jared Marshall, president; Lucas Fisher, vice president; Ben Bravard, secretary; Nick Killion, treasurer; and Izzy Bravard, activities director. Marshall had attended the 4-H Awards…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Dec. 11
Temperatures were unseasonably warm in Jefferson during the week that ended Dec. 11. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports a daytime high temperature for the week of 55 degrees and a nighttime low temperature of 25 degrees.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 7, 2015 Friends of Rippey dedicates gift of Carson’s piano Friends of Rippey welcomed an appreciative crowd at the annual Calendar Day Breakfast that coincides with the calendar day appreciation held at the two banks each year. By the well-filled plates of breakfast casserole, fruit, and cinnamon rolls, it…
Read MoreCommunity Tree Lighting draws about 200
An estimated 100 children and another 100 adults were on hand for the third annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday evening at the courthouse in Jefferson. The event was hosted by Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Children received glow sticks and everyone received a coupon for a Christmas cookie at Homestead Coffee and Bakery. The bell choir from the First Untied…
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