Going home is good news

Regency Park Nursing and Rehab shares the good news that Gary Anschutz was able to return home after less than four months of rehabilitation following surgery to repair a tib-fib fracture. Gary arrived at Regency Park July 1. Regency Park’s therapy department implemented a customized rehabilitation program to address his functional deficits. When Gary arrived he was non-weight bearing and…

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Halloween fun… before the weather turned cold

The annual trick-or-treat triple crown in Jefferson was Thursday before the weather turned cold, and hundreds of youngsters and their parents enjoyed activities planned by the Jefferson park and recreation department, the Greene County Chamber, and the Jefferson public library. The fun began with come-and-go activities at the Greene County Community Center. Pumpkin bowling, pumpkin fishing, and “Pin the Tail on…

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Urban ag

You might live in Iowa if…  you can watch the progress of crops without ever leaving town. Rita Dunivan’s soybeans across N. Elm St from Fareway were harvested Friday. According to Greene County assessor Linda Spearman, there are 1,694 acres of ag land in the city of Jefferson. There are 3,666 acres of ag land in the other five incorporated…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey News October 28, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions honor Denny Lautner: Denny Lautner of Jefferson was an honored guest at the Rippey Lions Club meeting Thursday, Oct. 16. Lautner was a member of the club when he was officer in charge at the Rippey post office.  Lautner supported the club in…

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Beggars’ Night around the county

The schedule for Beggars’ Night in Greene County towns follows: Wednesday, October 29 Rippey ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursday, October 30 Paton ~ 5 – 6 pm Friday, October 31 Scranton ~ 5 – 7 pm (Note change) Jefferson ~ 5 – 7 pm Grand Junction ~ 5 – 7 pm, Halloween celebration at fire station 7 – 8:30…

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Child development class has baby shower for Baby Boutique

The Baby Boutique, a prenatal incentive program offered through Greene County Medical Center’s public health department, recently participated in a “baby shower” with the Greene County High School Intro to Child Development class – complete with gifts of baby necessities for new parent care packages. Pictured are Baby Boutique coordinators Pam Mentzer and Phyllis Woodley with members of the  class,…

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Goodwill trailer in Jefferson

The Goodwill Industries Ambassador trailer is parked at the First United Methodist Church at 307 S. Wilson in Jefferson now through Wednesday. Donations of all types are welcome. Please place the items in the front of the trailer to provide the best use of space available. Items accepted for resale include housewares, books, CDs, video tapes, collectibles, toys, small appliances,…

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Macy’s ‘Owen Strong’ benefit is Sunday

There will be a benefit lunch and  auctions next Sunday, Oct. 26, for 18-year-old Macy Owen, who is fighting an aggressive form of leukemia. Macy is the daughter of Katie and Chad Owen of Scranton and a 2014 graduate of Glidden-Ralston high school. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia B-cell last June, just days after her 18th birthday and…

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4-H news

Hardin Happy Hustlers The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H Club held its Sept. 7 meeting at the Extension office in Jefferson. The club discussed the Oct. 18 fundraiser lunch at West Central coop and then adjourned. Members next did their semi-annual ditch clean-up along a stretch of Highway 4 north of Jefferson, and finished the day with treats at Dairy Queen.…

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