The good news about the weather in January is that it wasn’t as bad as January can be in Iowa. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, the average temperature was about four degrees warmer than usual. He reported the average high temperature as 31.3 degrees, compared to the normal average high of 27.6 degrees. He reported the average low…
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Webb House dance will help Lawton family
All sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to dance this Friday, Feb. 13, from 8 to 10 at the Webb House in Jefferson. An admission charge will benefit medical expenses for infant Tate Lawton, who recently underwent eye surgery. Tate is the son of Tanner and Amber Lawton. Refreshments will also be available at the dance.
Read MoreValentine bake sale to benefit Relay for Life
Jefferson Telecom will host a Valentine-themed bake sale Friday, Feb. 13, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm in the showroom at 105 W. Harrison St in Jefferson. Rather than set prices, free will donations will be accepted, with all proceeds to benefit the Greene Count Relay for Life. Any remaining items will be sold on Saturday from 9 am till noon. “It’s…
Read MoreGreene County Ele tells Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers for December at Greene County Elementary were (from left) Veronica van der Meer, Camden Jacobs and Savannah Shell. Paisley Allen was also a Bucket Filler but is not pictured.
Read MoreChange of location for Jeff library board meeting
The board of trustees of the Jefferson public library regularly meets the second Monday of the month in the basement meeting room. This month’s regular meeting, set for Monday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 pm will be held not at the library, but at the Greene County Community Center meeting room. The temporary change of location is due to the installation…
Read MoreWeekly weather summary, week ending Feb. 6
Jefferson received nearly 10 inches of snow last weekend in a storm that started Saturday afternoon and continued until Sunday night. Schools were closed Monday as blowing snow hampered efforts to clear roads. The wet, heavy snow started with ice, causing it to cling to trees longer than most snowfalls. Temperatures were also lower than in recent weeks according to…
Read MoreExtension offers retirement resources for every age
~by Barb Wollan, Laura Sternweis, ISU Extension & Outreach AMES – No matter how close or far Iowans are from retirement, the new “Retirement: Secure Your Future” Web page from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will help them prepare, said Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist in family finance.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News Feb. 2, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net News in and around Rippey: Rippey is ready for the BRR riders on Saturday, Feb. 7. Plans are under way for the 38th annual Bike Ride to Rippey. The Lions Club will be serving their hot beef sundaes, youth group their potato bar plus other…
Read MoreEmergency preparedness theme of February fellowship series
The Community Fellowship series will focus on preparing for many types of emergencies. Each Wednesday social time begins at 4 pm with the speaker at 4:30. The speaker always has time for questions and comments following the presentation. A light supper is served at 5:30 pm. A free will donation is accepted for the refreshments and meal. The series is…
Read MoreISU Extension & Outreach annual report includes Greene County faces
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach recently released its annual report for 2014. The report is presented as a video and as a .pdf. Click here to see the video… Watch for familiar faces from Greene County!
Read MoreApplications available for Century, Heritage Farm honors
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Jan. 30 encouraged eligible farm owners to apply for the 2015 Century and Heritage Farm program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Jan. 30
The past week was dry and not as cold as we usually have in January. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz’s weather data follows, reflecting the 24 hours prior to 6 am on the date listed: Date High temp Low temp Precip Jan. 24 41 20 Jan. 25 51 28 0.04 Jan. 26 34 29 Jan. 27 51 27 Jan. 28…
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