Category: Good News

What do Santa and the Mahanay Memorial Carillon tower have in common? They both have red lights. For Santa, it’s Rudolph’s red nose. For the bell tower, it’s the flashing lights at the top. The Greene County Chamber board and staff have insider information that the red lights at the top of the bell tower make it one of Santa’s…

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“Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea,” hosted by the Greene County Historical Society Saturday afternoon at the Historical Museum, was served to a sell-out group of ladies (and a few gentlemen), interested in a bit of learning and a lot of fun.

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Bids are being accepted on several items in a silent auction at the Churdan public library. Proceeds of the auction will go to the building fund for an addition to the library.

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All students in grades 6-8 are invited to a dance at the Webb House Friday, Dec. 11, from 8 to 10 pm. The dance is sponsored by the Greene County High School chapter of the National Honor Society as a fundraiser for Lots of Socks, a project of RSVP 55+. Money raised at the dance will go to RSVP 55+…

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The week ending Dec. 4 at 6 am had its weather challenges for Jefferson residents. A winter storm warning the promised both rain and snow Monday resulted in a day out of school for students and teachers. Jefferson received both, but not as much as was predicted. Total in that weather system was .4 inch of rain and 0.3 inch…

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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 30, 2015 Friends of Rippey breakfast Dec. 5: The Friends of Rippey will again provide a “Calendar Day” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8 am to noon.  All are invited to attend. A free will offering/donation will be accepted. Breakfast casserole, link sausage, fruit cup, cinnamon rolls,…

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The party is only part of the fun What does a snowman do in the Bahamas? Beta Tau Delta and staff at the Jefferson public library invite children in kindergarten through third grade to find out at ‘Olaf’s Winter Beach Party.’ The fun is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 3:30 pm, at the library. There is no charge…

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WASHINGTON — The Postal Service expects to deliver a total of approximately 15.5 billion cards, letters, flats, and packages during the 2015 holiday season. In addition, the Postal Service projects approximately 600 million packages will be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, which is an increase of 10.5 percent over last year’s volume. In time for the holidays, the Postal…

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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey again encouraged Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said.  “Iowa is…

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The first snow of the season fell in Jefferson Nov. 20. The forecast called for 4 to 8 inches, and according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received four inches. Weather was again challenging on Thanksgiving Day, as freezing rain caused some travelers to change plans. Jefferson received .84 inches of rain during the 24 hours that began at…

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Consumer tips to protect your purchases DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller offers the following tips to Iowans shopping in stores or online for this holiday season:  Research the product and retailer: If you know what you’re looking for, research before you buy. If you see more than one advertisement for something offered at different prices, make sure it’s…

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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 23, 2015 Friends of Rippey breakfast Dec. 5: The Friends of Rippey will again provide a “Calendar Day” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8 am to noon.  All are invited to attend. A free will offering/donation will be accepted.

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