March 2, 2020 After a quiet week in Rippey, Jean Borgeson offers the following: Jean’s Jottings – A person can find a lot about their community by reading obituaries. Bearing in mind, the words are usually written by those left to mourn the death of a loved one and sometimes the early papers’ editors would have kind words about certain…
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Mental health changes topic of Community Conversation
Changes in mental health and other services available for persons with disabilities is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, March 5. Heather Wilson, PMHNP-BC, who practices at Greene County Family Medicine Clinic, and Ellen Ritter, Greene County coordinator of mental health services, will be the presenters. Community Conversation is hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in…
Read MoreChurdan library slates fundraising lunch March 8
The board and staff of the Churdan pubic library will host a potato bar and sandwich luncheon Sunday, March 8, from 11 am to 1 pm at the library. The menu includes baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, loose meat sandwiches and desserts. A free will donation will be accepted for programming and general operating expenses at the library.…
Read MoreJava & Juice is back
Java & Juice is back for March after a winter hiatus. Hosts for March are: • Friday, March 6: UnityPoint at Home, Greene County Medical Center clinic level
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February 24, 2020 BARDOLE BAPTISM – Family members gathered at the Churdan United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 16, for Luke James Paul Bardole’s baptism and Adam’s birthday. Luke and Adam are the sons of Schyler and Lauren Bardole. Attending besides Roy and Phyllis Bardole were Tim and Lori Bardole of Rippey, Cassie Bardole, Gabe Bardole, Pete and Yvette Bardole,…
Read MoreJM: MS celebrates volunteers
Jefferson Matters: Main Street held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party Thursday, Feb. 20 at The Forge Fellowship Hall. It was a special night to thank all the volunteers involved on the board of directors and the teams. Each team meets monthly and works on projects throughout the year. In 2019, more than 5,200 volunteer hours were logged and submitted to…
Read MoreWellbeing workshop series begins March 6 in Churdan
Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Greene County. “What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week educational workshop series beginning Friday, March 6 at the Churdan library.…
Read MoreLori Lynn, ‘Overall Buddies!’, in Churdan Feb. 25
The public, particularly those with young children, is invited to hear Lori Lynn, creator of Overall Buddies!, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 10 am in the Paton-Churdan auditorium. The event promises the audience will sing, dance, clap, stomp, hug and laugh together. The program is sponsored by the Churdan public library, the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center, and the Paton-Churdan preschool with…
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February 16, 2020 LIONS CLUB – The next Rippey Lions Club meeting is Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church beginning with a served meal. The club recently welcomed Greg Jacobs as a new member. Greg is a third generation member with his father Paul Jacobs and grandfather John Jacobs members in past years. Paul…
Read MoreGood crowd raises funds for National Wild Turkey Foundation
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A near capacity crowd enjoyed an evening of food, drinks and fund raising for the Greene County Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Held at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson Jan. 31, the event drew more than 100 guests who enjoyed the meal catered by Lidderdale Country Store. More…
Read MoreRieder honored by HS Athletic Directors Assn
Doug Rieder (right), longtime sports broadcaster with Raccoon Valley Radio, was honored at a recent Greene County basketball game with the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association Media Award. Rieder has done play-by-play of Jefferson-based high school sports for 40 years. The award was presented by IHSAD past-president and Greene County athletic director Todd Gordon (left). Gordon nominated him for…
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The Greenbrier 4-H club met at Landus Co-op on Monday, Feb. 10. Conner Allender of the Young Leaders reported their group was doing chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day as a fundraiser. The Young Leaders would be preparing them during the week and pick-up would be Feb. 13 and 14 at the Greene County Extension office.
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