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Get a start on geraniums for summer

~by Richard Jauron, ISU Extension horticulturalist, and Willy Klein, Extension organizational advancement Geraniums have been a popular bedding plant for many years. Plants are commonly grown from cuttings. However, geraniums can also be grown from seeds. In addition, there are several methods for overwintering healthy, disease-free geraniums. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on…

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Fishing Club has knot tying competition

Brad Mason (pictured) won a tackle box and bragging rights as a palomar knot-tier extraordinaire in a knot tying competition among members of the Fishing Club Wednesday at Greene County Middle School. The objective of the competition was to demonstrate how to tie a palomar knot properly and quickly. The palomar knot is a simple but very strong and effective…

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Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Jan. 29- Feb.13

Students in grades 2-6 at Greene County Elementary and Middle School are jumping and basketball shooting at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, respectively. From Jan. 29 through Feb. 12, students will participate in Jump Rope and Hoops For Heart as a community service project. Students will raise money for the…

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4-H news

The Washington Winners 4-H club held its monthly meeting Jan. 14 at the Methodist Church in Rippey. 20/30 members were present. Everyone was reminded that market beef information needs to be verified online by Feb. 1. All other animals must be verified by May 15. If you still haven’t re-enrolled the late fee is $25 per family.

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In the neighborhood

Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 12, 2018 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club joined together for its first meeting and enjoyed a potluck meal. Planning began for serving roast beef sundaes and other preparation for serving food for the bike riders and others on the day of the Bike Ride to Rippey on…

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Decorated door nets $250 for Shop with a Cop

As part of celebrating the holiday season, Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson allowed employees to have a door decorating contest. Most of these doors were those of the department managers. The winning department was to receive $250 to donate to a qualified nonprofit organization of their choice. It was also determined that the doors would be judged by a…

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JPRD tells upcoming programs

The Jefferson park and recreation department is offering programs for all ages in the weeks ahead. Art on the Fly – Jolene Peters is bringing Art on the Fly to the Community Center for a winter project. She’s holding a class Monday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 2:30 pm, as there will be no school that day. Any one age…

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Veterans, auxiliary honor and thank Boy Scouts

Members of the local VFW, American Legion and American Legion auxiliary hosted Boy Scout Troop 534 and their leaders for an appreciation meal and a check presentation. According to American Legion post commander Jim Andrew, each of the three groups gave the scouts $100 to acknowledge their willingness and help with color guard and fundraising activities.

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DARE returning to Greene County Schools

JPD invites donations to the program Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse this week announced his plans to re-establish the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in the Greene County Schools next school year. According to Clouse, the program will bring more positive law enforcement interaction/education with youngsters in the community. The program is dedicated to educating youngsters about illegal drugs…

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