The live nativity at the First Presbyterian Church in Paton is slated for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 2 pm. In keeping with pandemic safety precautions, it will be presented as a drive-in event. Persons who plan to attend are invited to register online at www.ggcpres.org by Nov. 20 to get the whole nativity experience. Those who don’t register…
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CD of A adds members
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, court Queen of Peace #390 in Jefferson, initiated six new members Nov. 3. According to grand regent Sue Wind, all Catholic women are encouraged to participate in the Catholic Daughters, which is a service organization. Interested women can call Wind at 515-386-3002. “There is no need to wait for an invitation,” she said.
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RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Email: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian I have ordered some new books again. I have received the new Matthew McConaughy book, Greenlights. I think you will enjoy it. I haven’t read it yet, but I plan to. I also ordered a few Christmas books. About this time of year people like to…
Read MoreDoes follow tradition, serve Election Day soup luncheon
The Jefferson Does drove will serve an Election Day soup luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Elks lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. Serving will be from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes homemade beef vegetable soup, rolls, a choice of the Does’ best homemade pie, and a beverage. Seating at the lodge will be limited due to the…
Read MoreSpeech pathology pandemic-style
~contributed by Prairie Lakes AEA When you think of a speech-language pathologist (SLP), you might think of specialists who help kids with speech issues. SLPs also handle a wide range of communication concerns that may affect success in school and in life. The SLPs at Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA) serve in each of the 39 public school districts,…
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The adult craft kits were a hit at the library last week. We handed out all of the kits by Friday afternoon. We will be having another kit available this week for making string pumpkins. Please call the library or stop in to get your craft kit while supplies last. Thank you so much to New Way Trucks for sponsoring…
Read MoreVolunteers package 30K+ meals for Meals from the Heartland
Home State Bank and Wild Rose Casino and Resort partnered to bring Meals from the Heartland to Jefferson Oct. 19 for Jefferson’s very first Mobile Hunger Fight. This past Monday, 79 local community members including Home State Bank and Wild Rose Casino staff, representatives from various community organizations, several Greene County High School students and county 4-H members and other…
Read MoreMedical Center adds disinfection robot
Just in time for Infection Prevention Week – recognized October 18-24 this year – Greene County Medical Center has added a member to its infection prevention team. The Tru-D SmartUVC, a germ-eliminating UVC disinfection robot. Tru-D, short for “Total Room Ultraviolet Disinfection,” is an automated, remotely-operated, portable UV disinfection device. After an environmental services team member cleans a room using…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H club fills Christmas Shoeboxes
Greenbrier 4-H club members look forward to filling Christmas shoeboxes each October as a community service project that gives to less fortunate youth in other countries. They were happy to find that the program was still happening this year, but due to COVID-19, the mechanics of the operation in the Greenbrier Club were altered. With social distancing, the club met…
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October 19, 2020 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club met recently to begin planning for the months ahead with masks and social distancing. Information was shared about the upcoming Trunk or Treat outside the Rippey public library on Saturday, Oct. 31. There will also be a pick-up meal from 5:30 to 6:30 pm sponsored by the Friends of…
Read MoreCheck your retirement planning during Retirement Security Month
National Retirement Security Month is nationally recognized in October to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is using this opportunity to inform Iowans about the importance of planning for your future. “During this month, all Iowans should review their retirement savings goals, take necessary steps to build a retirement savings and ensure…
Read MoreAmerican Legion donates picnic table for Freedom Rock Park
A picnic table has been added to Freedom Rock Park just east of the Milwaukee Road depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The picnic table sits between the depot and Freedom Rock, at the Raccoon River Valley Trail head. It was donated by American Legion Floyd W. Brown Post 11 of Jefferson to enhance the park. It was funded…
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