P.E.O. Chapter CZ is seeking applicants for a $400 scholarship to a Greene County woman. Her education must have been interrupted and she must have been out of school for one year or have completed two years of higher education. Also eligible are daughters and granddaughters of active Chapter CZ members. Financial need and future goals will be among…
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February 22, 2021 RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Email: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian This has been a cold month and I felt very cold, too! Our printer decided not to talk to our new computer, but thanks to our computer “specialist”, it is working now. There are a few problems still, but I can use…
Read MoreFirst Presbyterian Church awards grants to Adopt-a-Family and GrCoHS food bank
The First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson was recently awarded twomission partnership grants through the North Central Iowa North Central Iowa Presbytery. The local mission team applied for grants to benefit Adopt-a-Family and the food pantry at Greene County Schools. The Adopt-a-Family board works to brighten the holidays for GreeneCounty families in need. The volunteer board served more than 150 families…
Read MoreVFW serving country fried steak Thursday
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, Feb. 25, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu features country fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be…
Read MoreExtension offers free Health Aging online course
Health often is the key factor in whether people can remain in their home as they grow older. Beginning Feb. 17, Iowa State University is offering a free online series to help Iowans remain healthy and independent as they age. “The foods you choose have lasting health impacts so it’s important you make every bite count! The newly released 2020…
Read MoreLandus donates to fire/rescue squads
Area fire/rescue squads were among 66 departments around Iowa to receive $750 each from Landus. Contributions totaled $49,500. Receiving funds were Churdan fire and rescue, Grand Junction fire and rescue, Greene County Ambulance, Jefferson Firefighter Association, Paton volunteer fire department, and Scranton fire department. The allocated funds are used to update and improve equipment and services, facilitating emergency response in…
Read MoreHunter safety course slated for March 6
There will be a hunter safety training course offered Saturday, March 6. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, will be held from 8 am to 4 pm at the Greene County Extension Service meeting room. COVID restrictions limit class size to 15. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. All persons born after Jan. 1, 1972…
Read MoreScranton library notes
The library continues to be open by appointment, but don’t let that intimidate you! Just give us a call before you start out for the library. We want to make sure we have ample time to clean between patrons! We ask patrons to wear a face covering when coming to the library. We also wipe down all library materials when…
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February 8, 2021 BRRRR Ride, 2021 The BRR ride is held regardless of the weather and this year was certainly a challenge for riders, vendors and others involved. The Rippey Lions Club provided sack lunches featuring roast beef sandwiches and other goodies in front of the Library/Community Building. There were fewer riders than usual but those who rode included a…
Read MoreThe BRR tradition continues unbroken
Not a pandemic nor sub-zero wind chills broke the long tradition of the Bike Ride to Rippey. Five hundred bicyclists pre-registered for the Perry Chamber of Commerce’s 44th annual Bike Ride to Rippey – the BRR ride – held the first Saturday in February every year, regardless of the weather. However, many riders skipped the ride due to hazardous cold..…
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February 1, 2021 Rippey Lions Club – The Lions Club will meet Friday, Feb. 5 (no meeting, Feb. 4), at Dale and Nancy Hanaman’s garage at 6 pm, to prepare for the BRR Ride on Saturday, Feb. 6. Please wear a mask. Those who will be helping on Saturday will meet in front of the Rippey library/community building at 9:30…
Read MoreWebsite designed to help Iowans with mental health needs
Mental health professionals from Iowa’s nine AEAs recently collaborated to create a website for Iowans who are searching for mental health assistance. The website www.IowaAEAMentalHealth.org came from a request by the state legislature to help educators, parents, and students navigate resources related to mental health and well-being in Iowa. In addition to AEA contacts for the schools, the site provides…
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