Category: Good News

Registration fee increases Thursday Babysitting Basics, a course for county youngsters in grades 5-8, will be held  Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, from 8:30 am to noon  at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. This is during the schools’ spring break, so there is no school on Friday. Participants must attend both sessions in order to be…

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“A Good Night’s Sleep” is the topic of a community lunch-n-learn event Monday, March 12, from 12 to 1 pm at Greene County Medical Center’s education classroom. A sack lunch will be provided for those who RSVP. Dr James Meyer will discuss obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is the result of muscle relaxation in the back of the throat, which…

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Volunteer precipitation observers invited to join CoCoRaHS DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s state climatology office and the National Weather Service are recruiting volunteer precipitation observers across Iowa to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, known as “CoCoRaHS” (pronounced “KO-ko-rozz”).

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Greene County Elementary has announced the Rams of the Month for December and January. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success. One student is selected each month from grades K-4. The Ram of the Month Awards are sponsored by Hy-Vee. December…

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AMES, Iowa — Signs of spring are popping up in many front yards, advertising homes for sale. Many Iowans are hoping to claim those for-sale signs because their American Dream is to buy their own home. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers an online course for those who may need some help achieving their dream.

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February 26, 2018 Please send your news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Methodist Church: Pastor Paul and Nancy Burrrow are back from their Hawaiian vacation. Thanks to Dick Bardole, Dale Hanaman and Schyler Bardole for filling in on the Sundays he was gone.

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Jefferson Matters: Main Street held its annual volunteer appreciation party on Wednesday to thank the 50+ volunteers who are regularly involved in the program. Each of the five committees honored those who stood out in the past year and were recognized at the event. The Jefferson Matters: Main Street 2017 Leadership Award was also presented by president Jamie Daubendiek to…

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Fareway Stores throughout Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota are uniting to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) free kids and adults from the harmful effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases by participating in the MDA Shamrocks program beginning Valentines Day and running through St. Patrick’s Day.

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Elected officials aren’t the only ones who can visit all 99 counties in Iowa. The Iowa Tourism Officer invites travelers to eat where local residents eat with the launch of “99 Counties, 99 Restaurants.”

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Students the careers class at Greene County High School visited Jefferson Telecom on Feb. 12. Chief operating officer Jamie Daubendiek and certified technical operator Duane Russell gave students a tour of the building. The two talked about rapidly changing technology and how Jefferson Telecom keeps current with technology demands.

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Spring just has to be close For people who like to camp for the entire Memorial Day weekend, the three-month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival opens Feb. 25. Memorial Day weekend is Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28.

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February 23, 2018 Please send your news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club was pleased to host Norman Devilbiss from Cheyenne, WY, at the meeting on Feb. 15, 2018. He was the guest of his nephew Mark Devilbiss. Norman enjoyed visiting with the club members and sharing Rippey community and school memories. The Lions reviewed the…

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