Members of the Interact Club at Greene County High School helped decorate the Winter Wonderland in the Masons’ building (formerly Figenshaw Furniture) in anticipation of Santa’s Saturday visits. Santa and Mrs Claus were there yesterday morning (Dec. 6), and they’ll be there again next Saturday morning from 10 to 11:30 am.
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Ugly sweater contest under way at the Churdan library
This year the Churdan public library is trying a ‘creative’ fundraising event. All area residents are invited to check out all the “ugly” sweaters at the library and vote for their favorite. The voting can definitely be rigged – Santa has promised not to watch. Each vote costs 50 cents and voting more than once will land someone on the…
Read MoreJPRD offering tennis, Tae Kwon Do and more
The Jefferson park and recreation department is taking registrations for several upcoming programs as follows: Tennis clinic: Children ages 5-10 can learn fundamental tennis skills from experienced instructor Andrea Lazzaro. Coach Lazzaro is a level 5.0 tennis player. He was previously sponsored by Darling Tennis Center and trained with Stan Breland, Stanislas Warwranka and Richard Walker. He was in the…
Read More4-H and FFA beef weigh-in is Dec. 14
Proof that summer will return… Next July seems like a very long time from now, but Greene County 4-H and FFA members are reminded that next Sunday, Dec. 14, is the day to weigh-in the market beef they will show at the Greene County Fair next summer. The Greene County 4-H and FFA beef weigh-in is scheduled for Sunday, Dec.…
Read MoreChurdan library has full calendar for December
The Churdan Lions Club has invited Santa to the Churdan public library on Saturday, Dec. 13 and 20 to hear requests and to have his picture taken with children of all ages. Santa will arrive at 12:30 pm. The annual Lion’s Club Christmas drawing will begin around 1 pm each Saturday. Anyone wishing to register for the drawing can do…
Read MoreGreene Co elementary tells Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for November are (from left) Aidyn Winters, Gavin Vander Linden, Natalie Baugh and Sophie Steel. With them is Lori Subbert, Hy-Vee Drug Store manager. October Bucket Fillers were (from left) Natalie Towers, Chloe Dzuris, Trey Schilling and Michael Ross (not pictured.) With them is Lori Subbert, store manager of Hy-Vee Drugstore in Jefferson. Hy-Vee…
Read MoreRegency Park names Munson as Employee of the Month
Karissa Munson, CNA (center) was recognized as employee of the month for November at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. With her are Anne Simpson (left) and Randy Downey. Munson has been a certified nursing assistant for two-and-a-half years and just earned her certified medication assistant (CMA) in October.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Dec. 5
Last week was dry in Greene County, with no rain nor snow, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. The readings were taken at 7 am on the date listed; high and low temperatures are for the 24 hours preceding. Date High temp Low temp Precip Snow (inches) Nov. 29 39 17 Nov. 30 55 13 Dec. 1 20 9…
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Rippey News December 1, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey reminder: There will be a Christmas breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 am. Egg casserole, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be served for a free will offering. A quilt donated by Sharon Riley will be offered for…
Read MoreRelay luminarias at Community Tree Lighting
Luminarias aren’t just for Relay for Life. They’ll have a role at the Community Tree Lighting this Thursday at the courthouse. The luminarias that last April honored loved ones who have died of cancer and celebrated cancer survivors at the Relay for Life will be displayed on a special “tree” in the east assembly room at the courthouse. Dustin Larsen’s industrial…
Read More‘Holiday of Lights’ bidding ends Wednesday
The Grinch and his “Christmas in Whoville” tree, and more than 40 other trees, wreaths, and door and table decorations will go to new homes with the close of bidding in the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” this Wednesday, Dec. 3. The displays and bid sheets are in the main lobby at the medical center. Bidding will…
Read MoreIt’s time for the Cookie Parade!
St. Nicholas doesn’t like to bake, so he’s buying his Christmas cookies from Cheryl Tiffany, organizer of this year’s Cookie Parade. The Cookie Parade will be held at the Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center, 501 N. Locust St, Jefferson. The event features thousands of homemade Christmas cookies for sale as a…
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