Category: Good News

Mother Nature waited until September to turn up the heat to what Iowans expect in August. On Aug. 30, the high temperature was only 67 degrees. The high on Sept. 4 was 88 degrees. The rain a week ago Friday totaled 1.52 inches. Total for the week ending Sept. 4 at 6 am was 1.57 inches, according to volunteer weather…

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August was cooler and wetter than usual in Jefferson according to the monthly compilation of weather data by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. There were no days when the temperature reached 90 degrees. High for the month was 88 degrees on Aug. 3. There were 16 days when the temperature didn’t reach 80 degrees, and four days with the high temperature…

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The volunteers of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County are looking forward to handing out samples of their Stowell’s Evergreen white sweet corn next Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6:30 pm  in the Gardens.

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The doggie paddle will be the stroke of choice next Saturday, Sept. 5, for the annual Doggie Paddle to close the Jefferson municipal. Canine swim time is 1 to 4 pm. As in previous years, there will be a canine swimsuit contest. There is a $4 charge per dog, with proceeds going to Animal Protection and Education (APE) charity to…

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Dean and Nancy Rogers will host the annual fall open house at John 15 Vineyard next Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 am to 6 pm. They’ve planned a fun-filled day of events to welcome in the grape harvest. The newest attraction is the addition of a retail store where fresh grapes, jams, jellies, juice, syrup, pies, roll-up, grape-filled cookies and…

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The Town and Country Band will host a Tunes and Treats fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 30 in the Churdan city park. Desserts will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. At 7 pm the band will perform a variety of music ranging from marches to Broadway. Highlights will include “Clarinet Polka” featuring Phyllis Minnihan, Ruth Consier and Renaye Lindgren, and “Conversation…

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Need for 0-negative blood is critical LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org to make an appointment.  Walk-ins are welcome.

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Jefferson Public Library Accredited Iowa Library Services has announced that the Jefferson public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa:  Public Library Standards Fifth Edition.” 

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Jefferson residents diverted 1,491 pounds of hazardous waste from landfills at the collection event held Aug. 15 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The collection netted 309 pounds of pesticides, 290 pounds of oil based paint, 248 pounds of used motor oil, 127 pounds of bases, 100 pounds of paint-related material, 92 pounds of aerosols, 88 pounds of antifreeze, 82 pounds…

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Amy Maguire (second from left) was recognized as employee of the month for August at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with dietary manager Melissa Smith (left), administrator Randy Downey, and director of nursing Beverly Mentzer (right).

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The first week of school was a comfortable one for students in Greene County’s school districts. Volunteer weather observer reports a high temperature of 80 degrees over the weekend, but a high of only 74 degrees once school started Monday. Low temperature for the week was 49 degrees on three nights. Beltz reports .6 inches of rain Friday before 6…

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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 24, 2015 News in and around Rippey:    Bye Bye Blues meet – Doris Brown hosted the members of Bye Bye Blues and their guests Thursday, Aug. 20.  The group enjoyed visiting and reminiscing during the morning brunch.  Attending were Marilyn Pentico and her two great-granddaughters and a grandson,…

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