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…
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Fareway 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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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…
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