The Jefferson First United Methodist Church is holding some friendly competition next Sunday to raise money for the local Good Samaritan fund and to buy blankets for distribution through Church World Services. Bakers in the congregation are invited to bring their best pumpkin and apple pies to the church at 9 am next Sunday for judging in a bake off.…
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Cornish pasty meal featured at Rippey Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church in Rippey will serve a meal with Cornish pasties as the headliner next Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11:45 am to 1 pm at the church. Nancy and Dale Hanaman will prepare the pasties using a family recipe. Pasties originated with miners in places like Cornwall, England. A pasty is meat and vegetables wrapped in pie…
Read MoreLong term care gets a face lift
An open house at long term care at Greene County Medical Center on Wednesday showcased improvements to the activities room to make it more inviting to residents and their visitors.
Read MoreLacking a high school diploma? Consider local HSED program
Area residents who are 16 years or older (and not attending school) who have not completed a high school degree are encouraged to be part of the high school equivalency diploma (HSED) program conducted by Iowa Central Community College. Participants in the program will prepare for computer based HiSET testing to receive a HSED from the Iowa Department of Education.…
Read MoreScouts selling popcorn through Oct. 26
Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 534 and Boy Scout Troop 534 started their annual popcorn sale Friday. The last day to order popcorn is Oct. 26, with delivery expected Nov. 7. There are several cheese, microwave styles, caramel, and chocolate flavors to choose from as well as regular popping corn. And back by popular demand are Iowa State Cyclone and…
Read MoreGreeneCountyNewsOnline readers net donation for ARC
GreeneCountyNewsOnline asked readers for help reaching a milestone last Thursday, and publisher/editor Victoria Riley is making good on an “incentive” offered to reach that milestone. Riley watches very basic site analytics on a daily basis: the number of visitors and the number of pages (tabs) they visit each day and over a 30 day period. Thursday morning she saw the 30-day page count…
Read MoreHabitat home repair projects to be celebrated
A pair of completed Helping Hands projects will be celebrated and dedicated next Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, in Jefferson. Erich Kretzing, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Boone and Greene Counties, explains, “when meager retirement checks are stretched to cover basic living expenses, there’s little chance for paying thousands of dollars to a contractor when a roof fails or…
Read MoreHoliday clearance…. including Christmas!
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary is making room for new merchandise at its Gift Garden gift shop at the medical center with a clearance sale this week. Shoppers will find mark downs on a variety of holiday items, including Christmas items, through Saturday. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to…
Read MoreSneak preview of St Patrick Celtic guitar performance
St. Patrick historic church in Cedar Township will be the venue for a special concert by acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 am. The church is located on E Ave north of County Road E-19 three miles west of Churdan. The program is free to the community.
Read MoreJefferson Matters to serve pie at last farmers market
This Tuesday, Sept. 30, is the last Greene County farmers market for the season. Instead of a supper, Jefferson Matters: Main Street will serve pie, ice cream and lemonade or coffee. This last market of the season has been dubbed, “Putting the Farmers Market to Bed, Sweet Dreams.” The pie and beverage is being coordinated by the organization committee of Jefferson…
Read MoreResidents at The Gardens get trike train rides
The pretty September weather this week was perfect weather for bike rides, and John Brunow, owner of All Ability Cycles, shared the fun with residents at The Gardens assisted living facility. Brunow took his “trike train” – connected delta style trikes – and spent Monday afternoon helping residents share a bike ride around the neighborhood. He’s done similar rides previously,…
Read MoreRegister for Money Talk series by Oct. 1
An ISU Extension and Outreach financial management course will begin in early October for individuals and couples interested in taking charge of their money. Wednesday, Oct. 1, is the requested deadline for reservations. After that day, registrations will be accepted only if space is available. Session topics include financial basics (setting financial goals and planning your spending), insurance basics, investing…
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