Greene County FFA members demonstrated their leadership and career readiness skills at a sub-district contest Dec. 12. Greene County was represented in a wide variety of areas including conduct of meetings, job interview, ag sales, creed speaking, prepared public speaking, and welding.
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Jefferson Rotary donates new coats for needy
The Jefferson Rotary Club recently provided new winter coats to Greene County students and local adults. The coats were purchased through Rotary District 6000’s Operation Warm Coats, which helps local Rotary clubs purchase cases of new coats at affordable prices. This is the fifth year District 6000 had offered Operation Warm Coats. Jefferson Rotarians purchased 37 coats in sizes for…
Read MoreFrom the ACS, ‘Nurture your emotional health’
~by Stacy Simon, American Cancer Society Taking care of your physical health by eating right and exercising is important. However, taking care of your emotional health and having a sense of happiness and well-being is important, too. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines well-being as judging life positively and feeling good.
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Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net December 17, 2018 The Rippey United Methodist Church put on its Christmas Program during the church service Dec.16. It was “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Participants were Roy & Phyllis Bardole; Pete, Yvette, Arthur, Avery, and Aden Bardole; Dick & Jo Bardole; Jon and Aryana Mills, Becca Davis, Raymond Weis, Ashley Buenrostro; Shane, Ireland,…
Read MoreGrCoMS tells honor students for first tri
Patriot’s Pen winners named At a recent assembly at Greene County Middle School students’ accomplishments during the fall semester were celebrated. Winners of the Patriot’s Pen essay contest were honored. Kristin Wailes placed first, Meadow Losee placed second, and Michael Rumley placed third. Students wrote essays of 300-400 words on the topic “Why I Honor the American Flag.”
Read MoreExtension horticulturalists give tips on poinsettia care
~by Richard Jauron, Willy Klein AMES, Iowa – Poinsettia plants remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. The familiar red flowers have been joined by even flashier colors to include pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. Because poinsettias have been forced into bloom, they need some extra care to keep them healthy and looking good throughout the holidays. Horticulturists with…
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Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 11, 2018 The Rippey United Methodist Church Christmas program will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, during worship services. The service will include the children and adults as they present the Christmas message.
Read MoreGodzillas compete in First Lego League
The Greene County Godzillas team competed in the regional round of First Lego League competition on Sunday, Dec. 2, on the Des Moines Area Community College campus in Boone. The team put in many hours of practice this fall and performed well in the categories of Robot Performance, Research, and Core Values. The Godzillas were presented with the Project Award…
Read MoreSanta Claus lights Community Christmas tree
About 150 children and parents welcomed Santa and Mrs Claus as they arrived in Jefferson to light the Community Christmas tree Thursday. Last year they arrived on the back of a fire truck. This year’s ride was a little warmer, as they rode a limousine into town from the airport, where they left their sleigh and reindeer.
Read MoreUsed book sale at the Jefferson library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite residents to do their Christmas shopping at the library. The Friends are sponsoring a used book sale throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Come in during regular library hours to see an assortment of children’s books as well as fiction and non-fiction for adults. Movies and children’s T-shirts are…
Read MoreReservations open for Elks Christmas dinner
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 is taking reservations now for the annual Christmas Day dinner, to be served Dec. 25 at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The dinner is for all those who wish to attend, and particularly those who have no one to have dinner with on Christmas Day. The menu includes turkey and ham, mashed…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Tuesday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson.
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