Greene County elementary students enjoyed a pandemic-modified version of Jingle Read before school was dismissed for the holiday break. A highlight of the day was a Ram Reader book distribution, sending every student home with a new book to keep. Staff and teachers thanked the following for contributing funds for the Ram Reader program: BPO Does #196, BPO Elks #2306,…
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Elks donate to food pantry
Members of the Jefferson Elks lodge recently presented a check to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center(food pantry) in the amount of $2750. The funds were part of a Beacon Grant provided by the BPO Elks. Receiving the check was Shirley Haupert and other volunteers.
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December 28, 2020 Rippey Library news ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian The days before Christmas were busy, as several were in the library getting books to read over the holiday week. Last week Larry and Phyllis Lepke came to the library bearing books! Phyllis’s sister Karilyn Brodell is a 30-year employee of the Valley Bookstore, the oldest book store in Jackson…
Read MoreGCMS tells honor rolls
Greene County middle school principal Shawn Zanders has released the honor rolls for the 2020 fall trimester. High honor roll –Grade point average of 3.657-4.0 and no grade less than a C-: 5th grade – Ashlynn Ball, Emmalee Baugh, Anola Carhill, Gage Derry, Tucker Ford, Hanna Fouch, Owen Frederick, Matthew Gannon, Ella Hoffman, Kole Johnson-Peterson, Chloe Julick, Cheyanne Kiley, JJ…
Read MoreIowa DNR plants more than 100,000 trees on public lands in 2020
The Iowa DNR reached a milestone goal to plant at least 100,000 trees on state-managed lands in 2020. The tree plantings commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Association of State Foresters, as well as the 100th anniversary of Iowa state parks. Native Iowa trees are being supplied by the State Forest Nursery and planted in Iowa’s four state forests, dozens of…
Read MoreGrCo HS students, staff donate to food pantry
Greene County High School students partnered with Raccoon Valley Radio last week to donate food items to our local Action Resource Center food pantry for the Caring Christmas program. Students and staff donated just shy of 400 items that radio sportscaster Doug Rieder delivered to the food pantry. Rieder and the radio station also did live remote broadcasts with Career…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation funds third latrine for Spring Lake
The Greene County conservation board recently installed a third precast concrete latrine at Spring Lake Park. The new structure will serve the beach area and skating rink, and replaces a 50-year old wooden structure. The new latrine can also serve as a storm shelter if needed. The project was made possible by a $16,000 grant from the Greene County Community…
Read MoreFareway donates gift cards for local small businesses
Fareway Stores Inc recently announced a second donation in the amount of $200,000 to the Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce (IACC). The donation provided for up to $2,000 in gift cards to IACC Chamber of Commerce members in the communities Fareway serves. Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community received $2,000 in gift cards, which were distributed to…
Read MoreWild Rose employees donate to ARC
Employees at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson recently conducted a food drive to support the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry. General manager Travis Dvorak delivered the items to the food pantry last Wednesday. According to food pantry volunteers, use of the pantry has increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. Persons who want to donate non-perishable food items…
Read MoreDNR bringing in ’21 with First Day Hike Challenge
The Iowa DNR and Travel Iowa invite Iowans to participate in the 2021 First Day Hike Challenge to ring in the New Year through the digital State Park Passport. The challenge takes the place of traditional guided hikes due to COVID-19. “We are looking for ways to encourage both outdoor fun and social distancing,” said Todd Coffelt, bureau chief of…
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Rippey library Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Email: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian December is well under way. It has been pretty calm at the library. Normal traffic; some checking out books and also a few patrons are using the computers. Library friend Maralynn Rinker came up last week and I helped her put up the Christmas tree.…
Read MoreISU Extension, Farm Foundation add wellness resources for Greene County farm families
Pre-paid, ongoing wellness coaching and counseling services are now available to Greene County farm families. Families can get confidential support for a variety of life events via phone, text, live chat, video or app—in addition to existing sources of 24/7 help. Coaching and counseling will be provided through Personal Assistance Services (PAS), which has been engaged to deliver its wide…
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