Days were pleasant and nights were cool during the week that ended July 10 at 6 am. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports a high temperature of 87 degrees, a low temperature of 51 degrees, and just .16 inch of rain.
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In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 8, 2015 Change in worship times: Rippey UMC The Sunday morning worship service schedule for the Rippey United Methodist Church will be changing starting July 12 from 10:30 am to 11 am. Adult Sunday school will begin at 9:45 for the summer.
Read More4-H news: Hardin Happy Hustlers
The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4H Club held their April meeting at the Greene County Extension office on April 11. The club discussed ordering Club T-shirts for members. Members who plan to show livestock at the Greene County Fair were reminded to make sure their FSQA certification is current or attend an upcoming training or test out. Contact the Extension Office…
Read MoreAktion Club travels to Indianapolis
Members of the Raccoon Valley Aktion Club attended the national Training and Leadership Conference in Indianapolis June 26-27. Kiwanis international president John Button was on hand, as well as Katie Griffin, director of Aktion Clubs for Kiwanis International. Workshops were provided at the conference on topics like self-advocacy, health and wellness, and team building.
Read MoreHighest flag in the county?
Heartland Co-op in Rippey might have bragging rights as having the highest American flag in the county. The flag flies proudly on the catwalk, about 135 feet up, year round. According to co-op personnel, the flag is replaced every three to four months because at that height, it gets tattered in the wind. “We wouldn’t want a flag up there…
Read MoreMore produce at the farmers market
Summer is heating up, and the veggies are growing! Shoppers at the Greene County Farmers Market on June 30 found most of what they needed to create a fresh, delicious meal. Potatoes, snap beans, and peas were quite popular as were beets and greens. Producers also had eggs, beef, honey, breads, and desserts for hungry customers.
Read MoreCelebrate with Jell-O
Celebration Jell-O® has been a family favorite for decades. It’s easy to make but it does take a little time, as easy layer has to set before the next layer is added. It’s a delicious way to put a birthday or holiday meal a step ahead of everyday supper, and it’s a real attention getter at a potluck. It can be…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 3
Weather was pleasant without being hot during the day and the nights were cool enough for easy sleeping during the week that ended July 3. An added bonus was that it didn’t rain…. much. Weather data is provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz.
Read MoreIowa State Fair seeks ‘My State Fair’ stories
DES MOINES — We want to know what makes the Iowa State Fair special to you. Did you meet your spouse at the Iowa State Fair? Do you have an Iowa State Fair family tradition? Are there concerts you must see and food you must eat each year? Each experience at the Iowa State Fair is unique and the Iowa…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net June 15, 2015 RIPPEY SCHOOL MEMORIAL BRICKS: The Rippey Alumni Association and the Friends of Rippey continue to promote “Buy a Brick Program” to help generate money to pay for the Rippey School memorial. The bricks will be placed in front of the memorial marker east to the flag pole.
Read MorePaton Fun Day…. a lot of ……fun!
The population of Paton swelled for the day Saturday for the annual Paton Fun Day. The celebration was expanded to include a parade to celebrate the town’s 140th birthday. The day began with a 5K fun run and included human foosball, a sand volleyball tournament that lasted well into the afternoon, plenty of kids games, music by…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation funds computer for RSVP 55+
RSVP 55+ of Greene County recently received a new Dell laptop computer with a Greene County Community Foundation grant of $800 paying the larger portion of the purchase. Greene County volunteer coordinator Jackie Souder (left) will use the new computer to share and exchange work with her counterpart in the RSVP 55+ Boone County office. The updated technology will make…
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