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Pancake supper Nov. 6 in Scranton

Scranton Betterment will serve a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. Free will donations will be accepted. Persons can call ahead for carry-outs at 515-370-3016. To arrange for delivery in Scranton, call the same number by Friday, Nov. 5, at 5 pm.

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Local FFA members attend Greenhand Fire-Up

Each year the southwest FFA district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the southwest district. Atlantic welcomed FFA chapters from all over the southwest district on Oct. 13. While at Atlantic, district and state officers lead four interactive workshops for first year high school FFA members, also known as Greenhands, for…

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In the neighborhood

October 11, 2021 Lions Club – The  Rippey Lions Club shared a potluck meal at their regular meeting. As part of the business / planning meeting, the group considered fundraising plans, including a pancake meal in November, working on a list of those who might be interested in joining, community and other projects for the year ahead.   The next…

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Wild Rose donates to Greene County Early Learning Center

Dedicated to the growth and vitality of the community, Wild Rose Casino has provided a $100,000 lead gift to Greene County Early Learning Center, a nonprofit childcare center serving children and families from throughout Greene County. With this significant donation, Wild Rose helps ensure that “Growth Happens Here” by supporting the construction of the center’s new building in Jefferson. This…

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Parents asked to read 20 minutes a day with kids

At the start of the new school year, Greene County Schools reading specialists ask parents to support reading at home. “Please encourage your child to read 20 minutes a day. Reading 20 minutes a day can help your child grow and apply reading skills of phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension that teachers work with them on during the day,” said reading…

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Tree Talk with Brad Riphagen

Brad Riphagen of Jefferson, Trees Forever field coordinator and licensed arborist, will answer questions about trees Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 to 11 am at the ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room in Jefferson. Answers to questions like “How do I plant a tree?”, “When do I plant a tree?”, “What tree do I plant?”, “When should I…

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In the neighborhood

September 26, 2021 The Rippey Lions Club met on Thursday, Sept. 9, for their regular meeting. Greg Jacobs, president, opened the meeting followed by a meal prepared and served by Phyllis Bardole. The Lions are considering community projects. Patches were presented that will be attached to the Lions Club banner. Lions Club members will do future planning regarding encouraging new…

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Ground-breaking soil health conservation easements signed

Last week, ground-breaking soil heath conservation easements went into effect, protecting 1,998 acres of productive, healthy Iowa soil in perpetuity. Conservation easements created to preserve soil health were donated to Whiterock Conservancy by the Garst family farm entities. The easements cover nine parcels of land located in Audubon, Carroll, Greene, and Guthrie counties.   “The Garst family has long been known…

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In the neighborhood

Sept. 19, 2021 Jean’s Jottings – Fall is my favorite time of year and I enjoy driving the back roads when I can. Last Wednesday, after eating in Jamaica, Phyllis Gannon and I visited St. Mary’s Cemetery, where the Gannon ancestors, as well as many friends of hers, are buried. She saw some new gravestones, so I got out and…

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