There will be a community blood drive Tuesday, March 10, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Appointments to give blood can be made online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows.
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Greene County Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School held an awards recognition ceremony last Monday to recognized student accomplishments during the second trimester. A total of 29 seventh and eighth graders were named to the “A” honor roll with grade point averages of 3.67 or above. A total of 48 seventh and eighth graders were named to the “B” honor roll with grade point…
Read MoreRegency Park names Charlson as ‘Employee of the Month’
Denise Charlson, CNA (center) was recognized as employee of the month for February at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with director of nursing Beverly Mentzer and administrator Randy Downey. “While Denise has only been a part of Regency Park since September of last year, she has been such a valuable asset to join the team,” a spokesperson said.…
Read More‘A Day in Iowa Agriculture’ photo project announced
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey is challenging Iowans to celebrate National Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 18, by photographing their connection with Iowa agriculture and sharing it online. With more than 88,000 family farms in Iowa and nearly 420,000 Iowans employed in agriculture, accounting for one in every five Iowans, no two people’s days are the same.
Read More‘America’s Farmers Mom of the Year’ contest open
Sponsored by Monsanto American Agri-Women (AAW) has the inspiring and humbling task of helping select the “farm mom of all farm moms.” A panel of AAW judges will help select the semi-finalists for the 2015 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year contest, sponsored by Monsanto. Anyone can nominate their favorite farm mom, whether it’s their mom, sister, aunt, daughter, friend…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 13
The temperature hit 70 degrees for the first time in 2015 during the week that ended March 13. Spring came so quickly, golfers almost beat the robins to the Jefferson Community Golf Course. Weather data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows: Date High temp Low temp Precip Mar. 7 53 18 Mar. 8 50 28 Mar. 9 52 30…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News March 9, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey News March 9, 2015 Rippey Public Library New librarian, new hours Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net NEW HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 1:40-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3 to 8 pm; Thursday 12-6 pm. Rippey welcomes their new librarian. In spite of problems with the septic…
Read MoreIt’s time for daffodils to benefit American Cancer Society
Daffodils are returning as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society via the Relay for Life. The NHS Stompers, Cancer Crusaders and the team from Greene County Medical Center are again partnering to sell bouquets of cut daffodils. Advance orders are being taken through March 20, with delivery beginning March 18.
Read MoreDonkey basketball coming to Paton-Churdan
What’s wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus? Some say it’s donkey basketball! The Paton-Churdan student council will host donkey basketball Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 pm in the school gym. Four teams will compete in 4-on-4 basketball while riding domesticated donkeys. The donkeys will be provided Dairyland Donkey Ball LLC of Chippewa Falls, WI.
Read MoreIPTV documentary previews upcoming presentation, book discussions
Iowa Public Television will air the documentary “West by Orphan Train” today, March 8, at 1:05 pm and again this Tuesday, March 10, at 5:25 pm on IPTV World. Journalist Colleen Bradford Krantz of Adel is director, co-writer and co-producer of the documentary. She will speak about orphan trains in Jefferson Tuesday, March 31, at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners hosting program on perennials
The Master Gardeners are again bringing Greene County an outstanding guest for their annual public presentation to take place on Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Nicole Jonas of Red Granite Farm will talk about her family’s 5-acre farm where they produce vegetables, fruits, and perennial plants. She will focus on planting perennials…
Read MoreWeaving is the topic for Community Fellowship March 11
This week’s Wednesday Community Fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church will feature Trisha Easton talking about weaving. She will bring three looms so that anyone can try weaving.
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