The hours for the Jefferson municipal pool are changing this week with the start of school. The last day for the regular summer schedule with open swim from 1 to 8 pm and family hour from 5:30 to 6:30 is this Tuesday, Aug. 19. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, the weekday schedule will be adult lap swim from 11:30 am to…
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Another $10K for Grand Junction Community Center
The Glow Run held last month as part of Lincoln Highway Day in Grand Junction raised $5,200 for the building fund for the new Grand Junction Community Center. Junction Hilltop Wind Farm matched $5,000, for a total of $10,200. Pictured are (from left) Joann Dearborn and Diane Wise of the community center steering committee accepting a check from Glow Run organizer…
Read MoreThird annual McDonald tractor ride creates a parade on country roads
Antique tractor enthusiasts took their tractors for a ride Saturday for the third annual Gary McDonald Memorial Tractor Ride. The ride started and finished in Scranton, with breakfast at John 15 Vineyard and lunch at the Lake City Golf Course. Participants also toured the Bowie factory in Lake City.
Read MoreMuffin Monday!
Why not start the week, or the new school year, with a muffin recipe that’s a twist on a classic coffee cake? Coffee cake in a muffin paper… easy to grab and take along on a busy morning! For the recipe, click here: Coffee Cake Muffins
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Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235 Pastors: Enna Antunez and Paul Burrow Phone: 436-7731 Adult Sunday school at 9 am; worship service at 10:30 am. Every Tuesday: Quilters 9 am, coffee and fellowship 10 am – everyone welcome! Assisting with the service on Sunday, Aug. 10, was Susan Rohden of Paton and…
Read MoreSummer reading program winners announced
Andrea Grundon won the grand prize – a new bicycle – in the children’s summer reading program at the Jefferson public library. She’s pictured with the bicycle, which she was able to pick out herself at All Ability Cycles in Jefferson. With her is children’s librarian Terry Clark. All children who completed the program were awarded pizza and ice cream…
Read MoreGreene County already in the Winner’s Circle at the Iowa State Fair
Greene County had a winner at the Iowa State Fair before the fair even started. Becca Anderson of Paton won third place in the 5-6-year-old category of the children’s coloring contest, which was judged prior to the fair. Winning entries in the contest are on display in the Animal Learning Center. Tyler Gathercoal, 22, of Grand Junction will advance to…
Read MoreTurn up the heat Thursday for Hot August Night
As of Sunday, the weather forecast calls for a high temperature of only 78 degrees on Thursday, but organizers are promising a Hot August Night around the square in Jefferson. The Hot August Night Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show is slated for 5 to 8 pm. Last year’s event drew 250 exhibitors and an estimated 1,200 spectators! From vintage hot…
Read MoreArea firemen trained in grain rescue
The Rippey fire department hosted a training in grain bin rescue yesterday (Aug. 9). Fire department personnel from Grand Junction, Jefferson and Dawson participated, learning to use grain engulfment rescue tubes. The training was conducted by staff from Professional Rescue Innovations and was funded by the Fire Service Training Bureau, a division of the state fire marshal’s office. The Rippey…
Read MoreHigh patient satsifaction of radiology department recognized
Greene County Medical Center’s radiology department was honored at an employee reception on Monday, Aug. 4, for having patient satisfaction scores being above the 90 percent rank for the past three consecutive quarters. Executive director of 0utpatient services Joan Overby said, “I feel extremely proud but not remotely surprised. The entire radiology team consistently demonstrates their dedication to their patients with…
Read MoreElks donate to Jefferson public library
Young patrons of the Jefferson public library will have new LeapFrog LeapPads, learning games and interactive books thanks to a $500 grant from Jefferson Elks lodge 2306. Children’s librarian Terry Clark said it felt like Christmas when the selections arrived at the library. The funds came from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant program, which is available to lodges that…
Read MoreAnnual Gathering this week
The annual Gathering will be held this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 12-14, at the United Methodist Church in Scranton. Each evening begins with a meal at 6:30 pm and features Christian music and Bible-based preaching at 7:30. Meat will be provided for each meal, but side dishes and desserts will be potluck. A free will offering will be accepted.…
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