The combined forces of the Jefferson Kiwanis, KDLS radio and Wild Rose Casino & Resorts employees were able Dec. 3 to donate approximately 70 new toys along with $50 cash to New Opportunities for them to distribute as needed for the holidays. Casino employees were able to donate toys, and on Nov. 28 KDLS Radio assisted with a 2-hour radio…
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December 6, 2021 Lions Club Christmas The Rippey Lions Club gathered for their annual Christmas meeting on Dec. 1 and started a new tradition of making this meeting a guest night with friends and neighbors. Greg Jacobs opened the meeting welcoming the guests. Guests joining the members included Charlie and Cindy Mundy, Chris Henning, Dick Bardole, Pastor Cat Stokes, and…
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Nov. 30, 2021 The Rippey United Methodist Church Ladies Aid will meet Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2 pm. The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 pm for a Christmas guest night and potluck provided by the Lions members. There will be a Christmas program. Fall recital – The students of Janice Johnston performed their Spring Music…
Read MoreChurdan library adds interactive play table
The Churdan public library recently added an interactive play table from after-mouse®. The purchase was possible with the funding from two grants. The first grant, for $5,000, was through funding provided to the State Library of Iowa from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), administered by the institute of Museum and Library Services. The second grant was the library’s fifth…
Read MoreBread baking class in career academy kitchen
Iowa Central Community College and Greene County Schools are teaming up to offer a homemade bread baking class in the Greene County Career Academy culinary kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Baking enthusiast Tim Christensen will take participants through the process of making homemade bread. Each participant will take home freshly baked bread along with a…
Read MoreSorenson shoots Nov. 19 lunar eclipse
Drew Sorenson shares with readers a photo he took of the lunar eclipse Nov. 19 with his cellphone. He said he was worried clouds were going to move in, “but at 1:30 am it was beautifully clear. I set out a 6″ f/10 refractor and was able to get some pix with a cellphone,” he said. “In the west, I…
Read MoreDonated deer hides benefit disabled veterans
Hunters donated nearly 4,000 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2020-2021 season. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned into leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans. The Veterans Leather Program relies on the…
Read MoreAll-State Music Festival afternoon concert includes J-S graduate
The All-State Music Festival in Ames Nov. 18-20 marked the 75th anniversary of the prestigious event that recognizes and rewards excellence in Iowa high school musicians. The Diamond Jubilee event included an expanded printed concert program, new compositions commissioned for all three All-State ensembles, and a Friday Young Artists concert featuring former Iowa All-State musicians who are now professional musicians…
Read MoreGift Garden open to public Saturdays
Bid on Holiday of Lights items Dec. 4 The Gift Garden, Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s gift shop at the medical center, will be open to the public for holiday shopping on select Saturdays during the season. Starting Saturday, Nov. 20, the Gift Garden will be open a total of four Saturdays – Nov. 20, Dec 4, Dec. 11 and…
Read MoreAmerican Legion honors 51-year member
Richard Fairclough was presented a certificate for 51 years of continuous membership in the American Legion at the November meeting of Post 11. Fairclough moved to Jefferson last year and transferred his membership to Post 11.
Read MoreDeadline for GCYAA wrestling, basketball is Nov. 25
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registration for the 2021 youth wrestling and basketball seasons is now open and will close Nov. 25. Registration is available online at www.gcyaa.org. Parents will create a profile and enter their child’s information only once, as it will be saved for future registrations. The Rambler Wrestling Club is a competitive…
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary slate fundraiser supper
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 6 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature country fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. There will be limited seating. Persons who…
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