The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 pm for a potluck meal, followed by business meeting. Dick Bardole is in charge of the program. The Rippey library will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
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Hy-Vee rolls out reusable bags with Giving Tags
Greene Co Ele to receive donations not specified for other groups Greene County Elementary and other local charities will benefit from the purchase of Hy-Vee’s reusable bags with Giving Tags attached. Now through the end of November, customers at the Jefferson Hy-Vee will be able to purchase distinctive giving bags with a special tag attached. Each time a customer purchases…
Read MoreDAISY Award ceremony slated for Tuesday
Greene County Medical Center will honor its 12th DAISY Award winner Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 pm in the medical center’s main lobby . Nominees being recognized at the Nov. 6 award ceremony are nurses Carol Love, Theresa Davis, Brenda Groves, Tammy Kiner, Allie Hamilton, Brenda Seaman, Terry Rottinghaus, Gina Geisler, Heather Kinsey, Jess Steinberg, Kim Dentlinger and Kelsey Savits.
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family gears up for Christmas food basket project
Greene County Adopt-a-Family provided coats, snow pants, boots and other winter outerwear to 103 Greene County children earlier this month in its Operation Warm Hearts. With that project completed, the Adopt-a-Family (AAF) board has turned to its Christmas campaign, with plans to distribute food baskets Saturday, Dec. 21, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene…
Read MoreJava and Juice November locations told
Locations for Java & Juice in November are in the heart of Jefferson. The November schedule is: • Nov. 1 – Greene County Community Center, 20 W. Harrison St • Nov. 8 – History Boy Theatre, 115 S. Wilson Ave •Nov. 15 – Skeeter Creek Fabricators Art/Antiques, 104 E . State St • Nov. 22 – Meythaler Photography, 112 E.…
Read MoreSign ups open for GCYAA wrestling, basketball
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) board reminds parents that registration for 2019 youth wrestling and basketball is now open and will close Nov. 3. Registration is online and can be completed at www.gcyaa.org. Parents will need to create a profile for youngsters who haven’t previously registered for a GCYAA program; profiles are saved for returning athletes.
Read MoreNew 4-H member bowling night Nov. 15
Interested new 4-H members this year, as well as their parents and guardians, are invited to a free bowling and pizza night Friday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6 pm at the Greene County Extension office. The night will begin with fun and learning more about the 4-H program before heading to Spare Time Lanes in Jefferson to bowl. Members and…
Read MoreLocal winner told of ‘Fill Your Freezer’ contest
Chuck Cleveland of Guthrie Center was the local winner of Iowa Farm Bureau’s “Fill Your Freezer” contest.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
October 23, 2019 Lions Club – The regular meeting of the Rippey Lions Club included a meal served by Phyllis Bardole. The upcoming pancake breakfast on Nov. 16 was discussed. Bobbi and Neal Dollinger are joining the Lions group and are sponsored by Myron and Maralynn Rinker.
Read MoreHalloween fun coming to Jefferson
Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 24, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast this Saturday
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will host its 47th annual pancake breakfast, formerly the Hunters Breakfast, Saturday, Oct 2t6, from 6 to 11 am at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with warm fruit toppings and syrup, scrambled eggs, link sausages, biscuits and gravy, and beverages.
Read MoreSHIIP counselors available to help with Medicare open enrollment
Open enrollment is now underway for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer counselors at Greene County Medical Center are available for free, unbiased and confidential assistance to Iowans eligible for Medicare.
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