Jefferson Telecom customers and employees were generous in donating school supplies during a drive sponsored by Jefferson Telecom.
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ReCharge: A healthy option for Wednesday early outs
Students will once again find organized play and a healthy snack at the Greene County Community Center Wednesday afternoons when school dismisses early. ReCharge Wednesdays will meet from 2 to 3:30 pm every Wednesday school is in session. Students in grades K-8 are welcome. JPRD staff and volunteers will organize group games and then serve a nutritious snack.
Read MoreYoung archers win medals at Iowa Games
Participants in the Jefferson park and recreation department’s archery program had the opportunity to compete in the Iowa Games on the Iowa State University campus July 21-22.
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
Several favorite programs of the Jefferson park and recreation department will begin soon. Flag football for boys and girls grades 1-3 is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4-25, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso Park. The emphasis will be on fundamentals, coordination, the rules of the game, and learning to play with teammates. Simeon Lang will direct the program.
Read MoreTrail ride at Whiterock Conservancy Sunday
Staff at Whiterock Conservancy invite everyone who wants to spend an afternoon in one of the most natural parts of Iowa to bring their Gator similar vehicle for a trail ride Sunday, Aug. 19. “Spend the afternoon enjoying the sun and watching nature thrive with your family and friends,” a spokesperson said.
Read MoreOpen communication helps back-to-school planning
As children prepare to head back to school, parents are getting ready as well. Buying school supplies, registering their children for activities and arranging for transportation are among the activities on many parents’ to-do list. However, another necessary item for back-to-school planning is open communication, which will ease everyone’s first-day nerves, says Dr David Brown, a human sciences specialist with…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
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…
Read More4-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.
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