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…
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Alzheimer’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.
Read MoreAugust Java & Juice hosts told
The Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers return to downtown Jefferson for August. 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. The gathering finishes at 10.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 23, 2018 Rippey library – Shawneene will be on vacation for a few days. The library will be closed starting Wednesday, July 25 through Tuesday, July 31. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 1. The Rippey library board of trustees will meet Thursday, Aug. 2, at 7 pm in the library.…
Read MoreCooper is Super-Plus with addition of Stott murals
It was almost 15 years ago that residents of unincorporated Cooper and Franklin Township proclaimed “Everything’s Super in Cooper.” Cooper proms in the old Cooper school gym, a pair of performances by the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band, and even a parade made Cooper nearly as “super” as proclaimed on the red T-shirts the Committee for a Super Cooper…
Read MoreFree movie celebrates end of WWI and founding of American Legion
In a joint celebration of the founding of the American Legion and the end of World War 1 in 1918, the local American Legion Floyd W. Brown Post 11 of Jefferson and the Sierra Community Theatre invites the public, young and old, to free showings of the animated movie, “Sergeant Stubby: An American Hero,” Aug. 3-5. Show times are Friday…
Read MorePeoples Bank sponsors kids’ swim lessons
The Peoples Bank Grand Junction branch sponsored free swimming lessons for 30 children at the Grand Junction pool on June 25-29. Lessons were held from 11 am to noon. Children ages 4 or older of all different skill levels were trained by certified lifeguard instructors. Peoples Bank donated $400 to the pool to cover the costs of the lessons.
Read MoreImprovements completed at golf course meeting room
The collaboration of the City of Jefferson and the Rotary Club of Jefferson over the last year resulted in an updated and much more functional meeting/event room at the Jefferson Community Golf Course with improvements valued at more than $12,000.
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