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.…
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ISU 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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December 9, 2020 Rippey Lions Club The Rippey Lions Club met for its first ever meeting via Zoom recently. Rick Liebich opened the meeting. There was a discussion of food for the BRR ride in February. This topic will be continued at the next meeting on Jan. 7, along with other business. A plaque was presented to Phil Roberts for…
Read MoreKiwanis, KDLS, Wild Rose partner to help needy families
The combined forces of the Jefferson Kiwanis, KDLS Radio and Wild Rose Casino & Resorts employees were able to donate approximately 65 new toys along with $140 cash to New Opportunities on Dec. 1. The toys and cash will be distributed by New Opportunities as needed for the holidays. Casino employees were able to donate toys for the past two…
Read MoreNew Opportunities has ideas for healthy alternative activities
~provided by Nancy Rowedder, New Opportunities prevention consultant Are your holiday plans looking a little different this year? The pandemic has played havoc on our normal traditions! Creativity is a must this year as we may not be able to gather in person. New Opportunities wants to encourage people to find healthy alternative activities to participate in during this holiday…
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November 30, 2020 Rippey United Methodist Church, Catherine Stokes, Pastor We are now worshiping virtually once again. The numbers for COVID are very high and we are taxing our health care system to its limits. It is out of love for you and love of neighbor that we are now meeting only virtually. Services are online at 10 am on…
Read MoreMedical Center Foundation ready to accept Giving Tuesday donations
Giving Tuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities on Dec. 1, 2020, fueled by the power of social media. Kicking off the holiday season, this annual day of giving is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S. — on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday — when…
Read MoreGrow Greene County surprises SCT, Adopt-a-Family with Give Back Awards
The Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation’s board of directors annually surprises an unexpecting non-profit organization with its Grow Greene County Give Back Award. This year two organizations were the recipient of an award. On Thursday morning, Nov. 19, board member Brenda Muir surprised Sherry Graven, who coordinates the local Adopt-a-Family project with a check for $5,000 to use toward the…
Read MoreDonated deer hides benefit disabled veterans
Hunters donated more than 4,100 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2018-2019 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…
Read MoreClover Kids program under way
Clover Kids is a youth program specially designed for youth in 1st—3rd grade. The focus is hands-on cooperative learning in small groups. Clover Kids participate in activities, games, and other positive experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Anyone who participates in Greene County Clover Kids will be eligible to show animals and bring static projects to the…
Read MoreScranton man wins $10K in IA lottery
Dillan Bates of Scranton won the big prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Holiday Wishes” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s in Scranton and claimed his prize Nov. 10 at lottery headquarters in Clive. Holiday Wishes is a $20 scratch game that features 13 top prizes of $25,000 and overall odds of 1 in 2.64. Players can enter…
Read MoreIowa Deer Exchange connects hunters with those who want venison
The inaugural season for the Iowa Deer Exchange has attracted 350 Iowans who indicated they were interested in receiving venison and 60 hunters willing to provide it. The deer exchange, along with the Help us Stop Hunger (HUSH) program, allows hunters an opportunity to provide high quality lean protein to their neighbors, while continuing to do what they enjoy – hunting…
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