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 …
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Call 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.
Read MoreElks host community Christmas dinner
(Information regarding poinsettias added Monday) More than 200 area residents enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner at the Elks lodge on Christmas Day. The Jefferson Fareway donated hams and the Jefferson HyVee donated turkeys. Rounding out the menu were dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and dinner rolls. Jefferson Does Drove 196 donated pumpkin pies for the dinner. After…
Read MoreJava & Juice hosts told for January
After a hiatus during December, Java & Juice returns for January with another wide variety of hosts. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. There is also time for announcements of upcoming local events. The gathering…
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Essay contest winners told
Winners of American Legion Post 11’s fifth grade essay contest were announced Dec. 21. Addison Gannon placed first. Her essay will be forwarded to district level competition. Trysten Naylor placed second and Callie Martin placed third.
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