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.
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‘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.
Read MoreGrCoHS tells honor roll
Greene County High School principal Brian Phillips announced the names of students who earned placed on the honor roll for the first trimester. Students on the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 are: Seniors -Joseph Anderson, Arthur Bardole, Samantha Behne, Kadircan Bulut, Brittney Daniel, Austin Delp, Melanie Doran, Linsey Kitt, Naomi Lang, Bailey Monthei,…
Read MoreGrCo Elementary names Rams of the Month
Greene County Elementary is naming one student in each grade the GCE Ram of the Month again this school year. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MorePair of local hoopsters qualify for Elks state Hoop Shoot contest
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 held its local Hoop Shoot contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 Dec.1 at the Greene County high school gym. Winning first and second place in the 8-9 year-old division were Kading Winters in the boys division and Ashlynn Ball in the girls division.
Read MoreNational Honor Society inducts new members at GrCoHS
Edited Jan. 22, with more information added The Greene County High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members in November. Students with a minimum 3.25 grade point average were invited to complete a membership application that included an essay. Selection was done by a committee of high school teachers based on demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service…
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met Monday, Jan. 14, at Landus Cooperative in Jefferson. For roll call everybody was to introduce themselves by telling your first and last name, age and grade, and the projects you have done in 4-H. The Young Leaders reported that they were planning a 4-H beef burger supper fundraiser.
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Please send your Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 14, 2019 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Jan. 17, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church with a meal served by women of the church. Roger Aegerter from Jefferson will present the program beginning at 8 pm, sharing his recent trip to China.
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