Category: Good News

Freedom for Youth Ministries will host Freedom Quest Tuesday, July 31, from 5 to 7 pm  at Russell Park in Jefferson. This is a free family event with crafts, games, prizes, food and music. The evening also includes the gospel message of Jesus through fun activities. Freedom Quest is a traveling ministry event scheduled to be in Jefferson, Chariton, Albia,…

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The Iowa Smokefree Air Act turned 10 years old July 1, 2018. Iowa is one of 25 states that have enacted comprehensive smoke-free laws addressing secondhand smoke exposure in workplaces, restaurants and bars.

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Sponsored by Greene County Farm Bureau Shoppers at the Jefferson Fareway store helped fight hunger in Greene county by participating in the county’s third annual Cram the Cab event June 25 – 30. Rueter’s Red Power once again donated the use of a tractor to promote the event.

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HELP NEEDED – The Smithsonian Institute of Washington D.C. is sending an exhibit to Greene County. This is an opportunity, at no cost, to experience a quality sports memorabilia exhibit at the Greene County Historical Society Museum for six weeks, from Aug. 11-Sept. 23. This is a first for Greene County, and we want to assure that Rippey is a…

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Project funded by Garden Club with Community  Foundation help All of Jefferson is abuzz with preparations for RAGBRAI, the rolling “city” that will stay overnight here on July 23. The Jefferson Garden Club has been working on a big project for several months to help make the community shine.

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Dave and Becky Wolf of Scranton will be recognized as one of 10 recipients of The Way We Live Award at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 11:30 am on the Christensen Farm Stage in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center. The Way We Live Award…

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All children who will start kindergarten next month (age 5 by Sept. 15, 2018) are invited to attend Safety Camp at the Greene County Community Center July 30-Aug. 2. Classes will meet from 9 to 11 am. There is no charge thanks to generous sponsorship by the Jefferson Elks.

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An estimated 55,000 hunters harvested more than 221,000 roosters in Iowa last fall; a slight decline from 245,000 harvested in 2016. Hunters reported good success across the entire northwest quarter of Iowa. An early look at the 2018 pheasant forecast begins with nesting success which is likely a mixed bag.

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Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 11, 2018 Rippey public library summer reading was a success once again. Thanks to all the donations and volunteers who helped make the events enjoyable and special for the participants.

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The Tuesday Talks series returns to the Thomas Jefferson Gardens July 10 through Aug. 14. Each Tuesday will feature a different topic from noon to 1 pm. Attendees can bring their own lunch or order a box lunch for $10. Those who plan to attend should call 515-386-2373 to register or order a lunch. Free will donations will be accepted.

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  Brightly painted red window boxes brimming with flowers and a matching red front door welcome visitors to the home of Tina and Tony Sparks, the Jefferson Garden Club’s July “Yard of the Month” selection. They are pictured with son, Joshuah. Curb appeal begins at the front of the property at 307 N. Locust St with a carefully constructed field…

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Preschoolers will have their turn to play ball at the Jefferson park and recreation department’s Blastball program. Blastball is for boys and girls ages 4 and 5. The group will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, July 16 through Aug. 1, from 5:30 to 6:05 at Kelso Park. Blastball teaches the basic fundamentals and concepts of baseball/softball. No glove  is needed. Cost…

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