December 22, 2019 UMC PROGRAM – The Rippey United Methodist Church Sunday school Christmas program, under the direction of Jo Bardole, was Dec. 15. Jo read the Christmas story from the gospels of Luke and Matthew. The members of the cast were: Mary – Danae Sellers; Joseph – Ryan Schell; shepherds – Ashley Buenrostro, Becca Davis, Raymond Weis, Sam Schell;…
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Middle schools students donate to MedSafe
A group of Greene County Middle School students recently raised money for the MedSafe at Greene County Medical Center. As a social studies project, the students researched pharmaceuticals being flushed down the toilet and ending up in local water supplies. The identified Greene County Medical Center’s MedSafe as a safe, environmentally friendly alternative for disposing of excess or expired medications,…
Read MoreFree fitness class for seniors starts Jan. 3
The Jefferson park and recreation department invites all older residents who want to “get moving” to a free one-hour fitness class Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Greene County Community Center. The chair-based fitness class will consist of stretching, balance work, and strengthening exercises. There will be coffee and conversation time after each class.
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Dec. 18, 2019 MUSIC RECITAL – The piano and violin students of Janice Johnston performed at a recital for approximately 40 of their family and friends on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15. Sharing their talents were Summer South, Brogan Groves, Josey Weaver, Daniel Cerveny, Kaitlyn Halterman and Joshuah Sparks. A light lunch was served and attendees spent the remaining time visiting.
Read MoreChurdan library slates Christmas parties
The Churdan library will have a Christmas party with lots of reindeer games on Monday, Dec. 16, for all children through 4th grade. The party will last till 5 pm. If you are riding the bus, please bring a note. Note: There will be no outside supervision for children leaving the party.
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre presenting BKLYN The Musical
BKLYN The Musical, presented by History Boy Theatre Company, will run on Dec. 27, 28 and 31, and Jan. 3 and 4. Each performance will be preceded by dinner at 6 pm and the show following at 7 pm. T BKLYN tells the story of the City Weeds, five homeless musicians who band together to transform their neighborhood beneath the…
Read More2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses starting Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
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Dec. 9, 2019 ROBERTS GATHERING – The Roberts’ family Christmas was held Saturday, Dec. 7, at the community room of Hamlin Bell apartments in Perry. Thirty-three of the family attended from as far away as Graettinger, Bettendorf, Winterset, as well as from Boone, Churdan, Jefferson and Rippey.
Read MoreChurdan library plans silent auction, open house
The Churdan library will host a silent auction and holiday open house Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 9 am. Items on the silent auction will be displayed starting Dec. 12. Auction items can be seen on the library’s Facebook page. Santa will arrive at 12 pm to listen to wish lists. The Lions Club drawing will be once all wishes…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
One of the best gifts of the season can’t be purchased locally or even online. LifeServe Blood Center is urging eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give the ultimate gift this holiday season: the gift of life. Blood cannot be manufactured in a lab and there is no substitute for it. In order to ensure blood will…
Read MoreKiwanis, Wild Rose support Operation Christmas Child
For the Halloween season Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson held a pumpkin decorating contest between its various departments with the pumpkins being displayed during the weekend of October 25-26 in conjunction with its Haunted House exhibit. The pumpkins were judged by the general public and the winner for the second year in a row was the security department. They…
Read MoreSave the date: State park centennial kicks off with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2020
Iowa state parks will launch the New Year, which also is the start of the state park centennial year, with outdoor hikes across Iowa. First Day Hikes are being organized at 49 parks, the most to participate since the statewide event began nine years ago.
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