Please send your Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net August 15, 2018 FAMILY REUNION – Dale and Nancy Hanaman hosted a family reunion on Aug. 11 with a noon picnic meal followed by a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, hosted by their children Sarah and Benji Pearson and family, Matthew Hanaman and Heather Lee, Adrianna and Adyara Hanaman, Sharon and Phil…
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4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club meeting was held June 11 at the Extension office. New business: The club wrote thank you notes to Home State Bank for t-shirts and Farm Credit, Farmers Mutual, and Complete Insurance for food tickets at the fair. Members received their fair book, forms, and responsibilities for fair.
Read MoreAnimal shelter RAGBRAI fundraiser a success
Fundraising during RAGBRAI®’s overnight in Jefferson last month was a “double barrel hit,” according to Don Orris, who is leading the volunteer effort to raise $1.2 million to build a new Greene County animal shelter.
Read MoreYard of the Month to Dorothy Clause
Nestled into the quiet end of the street, the charming home and flower garden of Dorothy Clause in the 600 block of S. Vine St has the delightful qualities of an enchanted fairytale. Bright red geraniums brim from the planters at the front door of the Craftsman-style home while prolifically blooming rose bushes, black eyed Susans, butterfly bushes and more…
Read MoreVets serving walking tacos at Hot August Night
Local members of the VFW, the VFW auxiliary, and the American Legion will serve walking tacos and popcorn Thursday from 4:30 to 7 pm during Hot August Night. They’ll be at the VFW post on the east side of the downtown square. Free will donations for the walking tacos will benefit the three groups. Donations for popcorn will go to…
Read MoreNat’l Farmers Market Week, Aug. 5-11
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages Iowans to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables available at the more than 200 farmers markets in Iowa as part of National Farmers Market Week, which runs from Aug. 5-11.
Read MoreFirst statewide mapping of conservation practices finished
First of its kind conservation inventory identifies practices that would cost an estimated $6.2 billion to build DES MOINES – A statewide effort to identify and map six types of conservation practices (terraces, ponds, grassed waterways, water and sediment control basins, contour strip cropping and contour buffer strips/prairie strips) has been completed and provides the most comprehensive inventory of conservation…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Assoc tells latest research findings
Controlling blood pressure can reduce risk of dementia by Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D, chief science officer, Alzheimer’s Association For the first time, a large, randomized clinical trial has demonstrated a significant reduction in the risk for developing cognitive decline and dementia. The new research results, announced July 25 at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), show aggressive treatment of high…
Read MoreMini-Con coming to Jefferson Aug. 4
Area residents are invited to step through the Story Portal and join county librarians for the first ever GC Mini-Con. This FREE, family-friendly event will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Events will include a sword demonstration by dojo owners Samurai Dan and Jillian at 1:30 pm. A…
Read MoreBack to school immunization clinics Aug. 1 and Aug. 8
Clinics include free school supplies, haircuts Greene County public health is offering evening immunization clinics on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for students still needing required school vaccinations.
Read MoreHostas topic of Community Conversation
The August Community Conversation will be held Thursday, Aug. 2, at the garden of Dave Walker, 703 S. Oak St, Jefferson. Walker has more than 100 hostas of every variety imaginable, as well many companion plants and a large assortment of houseplants. He will talk about hostas and other flowers, and share interesting landscaping ideas.
Read MoreMusic trivia, food and a sing-along movie in Churdan Aug. 11
Area residents are invited to join the staff and trustees of the Churdan public library in “Celebrating Libraries Rock” with a midsummer evening of music trivia, good food and good company Saturday, Aug. 11, in the Churdan city park.
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