ACCESS Assault Care Center will launch its 45th anniversary campaign – ACCESSing Our History – on Feb. 1. ACCESS is celebrating 45 years of service in February. The ACCESSing Our History campaign aims to celebrate how much the agency has grown, highlight all those who helped it get to where it is now, and gain funds and support for the…
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Extension offers tips for talking with teens
With so much going on in the world right now, talking to children – and especially teens – can be a challenge for parents. Teens are at a stage in life where most still rely on their parents or guardians for basic needs such as food and shelter. However, they also may have their own jobs, cars and, perhaps most…
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January 25, 2021 Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Catherine Stokes There will be in-person worship Sunday, Jan. 31, at Rippey with a lay speaker leading worship. The numbers for all three counties in our parish are below the conference guidelines for online-only worship. There will also be an online service available on Sunday at 10 am on Facebook. If you…
Read MoreElks provide funds for sheriff office’s canine
The Jefferson Elks lodge made a third charitable contribution in as many weeks. Members of the lodge presented a check to the Greene County Peace Officers Association last Tuesday, Jan. 19. Sheriff Jack Williams accepted the $2,500 check on behalf of the association. The funds will be used to purchase equipment necessary to support and maintain the new canine officer…
Read MoreVFW auxiliary serving supper this Thursday
The VFW Post 9599 auxiliary is hosting a meal Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. The meal will include scalloped potatoes and ham, corn or green beans, a dinner roll and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the COVID pandemic,…
Read More4-H Young Leaders holding Valentine fundraiser
The Greene County 4-H Young Leaders invite area residents to surprise their sweeties and support the Young Leaders this Valentine’s Day. The Young Leaders are selling individually-wrapped red roses for $5 each. Orders are due by Friday, Feb. 5. The roses can be picked up Feb. 11 or Feb. 12 between 9 am and 4:30 pm at the Greene County…
Read MoreFarm Bureau seeks scholarship apps from members’ graduating seniors
Greene County Farm Bureau is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021 school year. Graduating high school seniors will be chosen to receive awards at the county level and one applicant will be selected for consideration for the Iowa Farm Bureau’s $2,500 state scholarship, renewable for four years (up to $10,000). Eligibility is reserved for seniors whose parent(s) are current paid…
Read MoreDNR offering hunter ed, other course registrations online
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a new event registration site that is part of the Go Outdoors Iowa system currently used for hunting and fishing licenses. The new site, at https://events.gooutdoorsiowa.com, is now home to hunter education classes, hunter education field days, boater education classes, learn to hunt/trap/shoot workshops, mentored opportunities, general outdoor skills workshops and more.…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells honor rolls
Greene County High School guidance counselor Ruth Broman has announced the honor rolls for the first trimester of the 2020-21 school year. Students named to the regular honor roll with a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 are: 9th grade – Emma Acton, Yanoirs Aguilar Carballo, Layne Carstens, Gabe Ebersole, Trinity Hart, Lane Miller-Schwebach, Alexis Parks, Daniel Strawn, Shailynne…
Read MoreLocal Dems give to ARC for Day of Service
The Greene County Democrats marked Martin Luther King Day of Service, Jan. 18, with a $1,000 donation to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry. The Iowa Democratic Party encouraged all county Democratic party committees to participate in Iowa Democrats Care Day, Jan. 18, by hosting a food drive or supporting organizations that fight hunger in their…
Read MoreElks donate to Elder Serve for congregate meals
The Jefferson Elks Lodge on Jan. 6 presented a check for $2,750 to Elder Serve to provide meals and meal assistance to seniors. The funds dome from a Beacon Grant provided by the Elks. The grant application was written by Joyce Fister. “The Elks lodge is proud to provide assistance to our community whenever possible,” an Elks spokesperson said.
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January 4, 2021 Rippey Lions Club Zoom meeting – The Rippey Lions Club will meet via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Following a short business meeting, Roger Curtis, Northwest Lions Club district governor, will share comments on Lions Club in Iowa, including his duties. Nancy Hanaman will email the Zoom contact information to members prior to the meeting…
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