Historical Happenings

This section is for all the old photos, and historical events that have happened.

This section of the website is dedicated to old and maybe some new pictures, excerpts, and other items of Rippey and the people who live(d) there.

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Pictures of Rippey

This link goes to a page with new pictures of Rippey buildings & landmarks. Click on the thumbnail to see the full-size picture.

This link goes to a page with old thumbnail pictures of Rippey. Click on the thumbnail to see the full-size picture.

 

Rippey Booster, Thursday, June 2, 1921- THE HONORED DEAD

Article from the Boone County Democrat, April 11, 1902, the honored Red Men

Poem 1901

History of Rippey Fire Department

Dog Sled Story

Buckeye Mine Closed

Vance Sells Cafe

Thompson Sells Out

 

Washington Township
& Rippey Cemeteries

 

Mayor Smith, wife & son.

Bank Robbery in Rippey?
Rippey Little Theater
Closing the Rippey Depot
Rippey School Burning

Oldest Bank Customer?

Excerpt: Derry Grocery Sold, 1942

Excerpt: Globe Free Press, 1957 (change of town name)

NEW:

History of Maple Grove Methodist Church Angus, IA