Midland Power Cooperative along with other electric cooperatives, Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy joined together to sponsor specialized first responder training during the 91st annual State Fire School session in Ames from Feb 27-March 1. The electric utilities are sponsoring two identical three-hour workshops, Responding to Electrical Emergencies – Solar and Wind Power, which will be led by renown instructor…
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Kum & Go now open 24 hours
Kum & Go Kum is now open 24-hours a day in Jefferson. The convenience store, located at 303 North Elm Street, recently transitioned to the new hours in order to better serve customers. This shift in operating hours is part of a larger, strategic plan on the corporate level. Kyle Krause, chief executive officer, stated that, “with consumer tastes and…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 27
Jefferson residents had some bitter cold weather during the week ending Feb. 27, but a storm predicted for Wednesday into Thursday wasn’t as ugly as some forecasters said it would be. Following is weather data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz: Date High temp Low temp Precip Snowfall Feb, 21 37 14 Feb. 22 28 3 Feb. 23 11…
Read MoreIrish stew dinner next Sunday
Members of St Brigid Catholic Church will serve their annual Irish stew & chicken noodle dinner next Sunday, March 6, from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Brigid Parish Hall in Grand Junction. Salads, rolls and a wide selection of desserts round out the meal. A free will donation will be accepted.
Read MoreFrom the neighborhood
Rippey News Feb. 23, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey public library: Phone: 515-436-7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net. Hours: Monday 1-6 pm, Tuesday 1:30-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3-8 pm; Thursday 10am-2pm; Note: The library will be closed Saturdays. On Feb. 16, the Rippey library board of trustees hosted a reception for librarian Sarah Kilgore on…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dance draws a crowd
Mother Son Date Night is next The Greene County Community Center was a nearly magical place Friday evening as nearly 150 girls, dressed up to the max, and their dates — Dad, Uncle, Granddad, or Someone Special — danced at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation board selects projects for funding
The Greene County Community Foundation board had a long but productive meeting Saturday morning. Reading and evaluating grant applications was the business of the day. The board read 19 grant applications requesting a total of $146,858. The board was able to provide just more than $118,000 for 17 projects. The grants will be awarded Monday, March 30, at 7 pm at the…
Read MoreCobblestone Hotel plans ground breaking
A ground breaking event is slated for the new Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Jefferson Wednesday, Feb. 25, at noon The 71-room, $5.5 million hotel will be connected on the northeast end of Wild Rose Jefferson. Construction on the casino is well underway. Cobblestone officials have estimated a four-month completion for hotel. Target date for opening the casino is Aug.…
Read MoreIt’s time for sign up for March Into March
Area residents are reminded that registration for March Into Madness will take place this week at the Greene County Chamber and Development office at city hall in Jefferson and at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreDennis Morlan, Haupert to speak at Community Fellowship series
Greene County emergency management coordinator Dennis Morlan has been added to the speaker roster for the Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church this Wednesday, Feb. 25. With Morlan will be sheriff Steve Haupert. They will speak about the county’s emergency plans and what might be asked of residents should an emergency occur.
Read MorePancakes in Scranton next Sunday
The Scranton United Methodist Church will be the place for pancakes next Sunday, March 1. Church members will serve a brunch menu of pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the handicap-accessible church basement. A free will donation will be accepted with the proceeds going to local mission projects. All are welcome.
Read MoreLast reminder – Bell Tower of Fame nominations
Deadline is this Friday Nominations for the 2015 Bell Tower of Fame Award are due in the Greene County Chamber and Development office before Friday, Feb. 27, at 5 pm.
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