August 15, 2022 RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net ~by Cara McCoy, Rippey librarian Rippey public library had a successful 2022 summer reading program! We read “Off the Beaten Path.” We started the summer off with a movie: Big Hero 6. We had popcorn from our new popcorn machine donated by Cindy and Mark Devilbiss. After that, we…
Read MoreCategory: Good News
In the neighborhood
August 3, 2022 Lions Club – Rippey Fun Daze sponsored by the Rippey Lions club provided activities for younger and older folks and delicious food, including the ice cream social at the Rippey UMC, walking tacos at the Library, the food truck, bouncy houses, silent auction and a baseball game to end the day with the Rippey Demons and the…
Read MoreMorrisons’ E. Harrison yard selected as August Yard of the Month
Learning as they grow, Susy and Terry Morrison “transplanted” themselves to Jefferson a dozen years ago to a house built in 1883. After working on updating the interior of the home, they are now bringing life to the exterior and were selected as the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for August, 2022. Edging the front porch, which features…
Read MoreLearn to Hunt program opens registration for youth waterfowl workshop
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to youth who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience on Aug. 27, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City. The workshop will feature knowledge and skills building sessions with hands-on learning as well…
Read MoreMedical center foundation supports Bell Tower Festival
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation held its annual golf fundraiser Friday, June 10, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course in conjunction with the Bell Tower Festival. Special games and prizes in the amount of $150 were awarded, keeping with the theme of celebrating Jefferson’s sesquicentennial, 150 years. “We were excited to host our tournament in conjunction with Bell Tower…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
July 25, 2022 Rippey Library Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Rippey Library concludes summer reading events this week. Friday, July 29, the Greene County Library Association and Greene County supervisors present Campfire at Camp Poison Oaks, with Dennis Porter providing magic, mystery, games and guffaws, starting at 10 am. On Saturday, July 30, in conjunction with Rippey…
Read MoreState Fair selections told
Judging of 2022 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries was done Tuesday, July 12, by a variety of judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative art; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging was coordinated by static superintendents Stacy Hardaway, Michele Hardin, Shari Minnehan, and Linda Hedges. The…
Read MoreResults told from county fair judging, 2022
Greene County 4-H members once again demonstrated what they’ve learned in a wide variety of project areas with their exhibits at the Greene County Fair, held July 12-18. The Clothing event was held Tuesday, July 12. Thirteen exhibitors participated in the event, which was judged by Meri Vos of Waukee. Youth participants also showcased their projects in the 4-H fashion…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
July 18, 2022 The Fellowship time on Tuesday at the Rippey United Methodist Church was cancelled this week because of the funeral service for Pat Milliken, a former Rippey resident. The Fellowship Coffee will resume on July 26 at l0 am. All are welcome. Summer reading – The Rippey library summer reading program continues. Approximately 40 people attended the Blank…
Read MoreIncentive grant to Midwest Behavioral Health
A new business in Jefferson was awarded a $5,000 Jefferson Wants You incentive grant for start-up costs. Megan Ball opened Midwest Behavioral Health in May of 2022. Ball explains, “This is a substance use disorder treatment center that can treat dual diagnosis with mental health secondary.” Currently two fulltime positions are filled but Ball looks to add more fulltime and…
Read MoreGrCo ag teacher attends state conference
Greene County ag education teacher Raelyn Harris recently joined more than 200 secondary and post-secondary instructors from across Iowa at the Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, June 27-29. The purpose of the conference was professional development and to foster sharing of ideas from agriculture programs across the state. The conference was organized…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
July 5, 2022 Family tribute held – The final interment of ashes for Philip Roberts was held Saturday, June 25, at the Rippey Cemetery. Besides Toni Roberts, family members attending were Chris and Brenda Roberts, Lori and Tim Bardole, and Marshall Roberts and friend Elizabeth Blakeman, all from Rippey; Lindsay Rinehart and Bentley of Bettendorf; Sarah and Corey Bradley and children…
Read More