Jacob Labate of Jefferson graduated cum laude from Simpson College Dec. 15, 2018. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
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In the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 29, 2019 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will hold a potluck Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 pm and prepare for serving food at the BRR Ride during the program time. Pastor Paul and Nancy Burrow are the coordinators for the meal.
Read MoreScranton library news
February 2019 events “Take a Book on a Date” Event – all February long – Choose a wrapped book to check out and maybe discover a new author or a new genre to explore! Bowling Tournament – all February long – Stop in to bowl a round on the Wii and show the librarian your score up to once a…
Read MoreGrief support group forming
A support group for all those who are dealing with grief is forming. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 am at the First Baptist Church, 104 W. Central Ave, in Jefferson.
Read MoreWear red on Friday for women’s heart health
This Friday, Feb. 1, is National Wear Red Day®. National Wear Red Day is always the first Friday in February, which is designated at American Heart Month. The day is organized by Go Red For Women, which was created by the American Heart Association in 2004 to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke as the leading cause of death…
Read MoreAFS beefburger supper Feb. 1
Local American Field Service (AFS) chapter members will host a beefburger supper Friday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Carry-outs are available. Tickets are $5 in advance for adults and $6 at the door. Tickets for children fourth grade and younger are $3. Tickets are available from board members…
Read MoreFebruary Java & Juice hosts told
Java & Juice Friday morning gatherings will continue in February to provide warm social time even when the weather is cold. Three of the four events will be held at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way.
Read More‘Water Is Life’ is theme of poster contest
Third and fourth graders at Greene County, Paton-Churdan, and those who are home-schooled are invited to create a conservation poster using the theme “Water Is Life” for the annual Greene SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District) contest.
Read MoreWritten test for learner’s DL now given at school
Greene County Schools are partnering with the Iowa Department of Transportation to offer the “Skip the Trip” program. “Skip the Trip” allows students to take the driver knowledge (written) test at Greene County Middle School or Greene County High School. The knowledge test is required to obtain a driver’s instruction permit. The intent of the program is to reduce multiple…
Read MoreApplications available for SWCD scholarships
High school seniors who reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District. Each scholarship is for $500.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Jan. 21, 2019 Library news – The regular meeting of the Rippey library board of trustees will be Monday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 pm in the library. As I write this we’ve had our first “snow day” as school closed early. Not much snow yet, but I’m afraid our winter is just beginning.
Read MoreLarge increase in utilization of Scranton Community Center in ’18
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The numbers are impressive. Thanks to the faithful volunteers and an increased awareness of the organized activities, the Scranton Community Center saw a large increase in utilization in 2018. Dawn Rudolph who heads up the volunteers and donated 567 hours of the total 950 hours last year, compiled an interesting report of the building usage.
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