LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Monday (note change in usual day of the week), Jan. 14, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson.
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County Extension council elects officers
Officers were elected during the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County Extension council organizational meeting Jan. 9. The nine-member county Extension council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law.
Read MoreMarketing for small town businesses topic of workshop
Marketing in a small town can seem challenging but there are a lot of benefits to being located in a smaller community. In the “Marketing 101: More than Social Media” attendees will learn ways they can increase their small-town business’ visibility throughout their community and online as they build stronger relationships with their customers and increase sales.
Read MoreSilicon Valley visit draws national attention
The December event with Silicon Valley guests of Pillar Technology in Jefferson has gained the attention of local, state and national media. Numerous articles have been written with many available online. Jefferson Matters: Main Street has noted the articles as they have been published and has provided links to these articles on its website. To access the links, go to…
Read MoreFree movies at Jeferson public library
Movie lovers of all ages are invited to free movies during January at the Jefferson public library. “The Land Before Time: The Big Freeze” will be shown Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. “The Mighty Ducks” is slated for Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 2:30 to 4:15 pm. Free snacks will be available. The movies will be shown in …
Read MoreCall for artists for mini bell tower project
The Tower View Team has always been interested in public art and pondered having large bells in the downtown similar to the cows in Chicago or Cys in Ames that have been creatively painted and displayed. This fall, a mini Bell Tower was constructed by Marc McGinn with help from Chris and Amy Milligan for use as a gauge for…
Read MoreAg Coffee planned for Jan. 18
Greene County Extension is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other ag professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The first Ag Coffee, planned for Friday, Jan. 18, from 9:30 to 11 am will be on the topic of farm succession. Tim Christensen, ISU Extension & Outreach farm management specialist, will share his…
Read MoreFarmers: Sign up now for cover crop incentive program
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last week reminded farmers about the Jan. 15 deadline to sign up for an innovative new program providing a $5 per acre premium reduction on their crop insurance in 2019 for farmers who planted cover crops this past fall.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Jan. 2, 2019 NOTICE – Rippey Ladies Aid will meet at 1 pm at the church for the months of January-March. The next meeting is on Jan. 3.
Read MorePurchase of new food pantry complete
The purchase of the former Clark Plumbing & Heating building by the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center for a new food pantry was complete Thursday. The non-profit organization was able to pay for the building in full, but fundraising continues for about $30,000 in needed remodeling and enhancements.
Read MoreDonations sought for new playground at Churdan park
Fundraising for new play equipment for the Churdan city park has started. Organizers have started an account at the Churdan office of United Bank of Iowa to accept donations. Fundraisers will begin in the spring. The goal is to have new equipment installed by the fall of 2020.
Read MoreRotary supports Ram Reader program
Every student at Greene County Elementary took a new book of their own home for the holiday break, as a Ram Reader book distribution was held Dec. 21. The free book distributions are coordinated by school staff and paid for by donations from local businesses and organizations, including the Rotary Club of Jefferson.
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