Supervisors say ‘no’ to dogs on courthouse lawn, ‘yes’ to paving E-57

~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors at their Nov. 28 meeting again discussed with county attorney Thomas Laehn the policy for use of the courthouse and grounds. Although the Jefferson city council has taken steps to promote upper story living downtown, the county supervisors seem unwilling to welcome those residents’ dogs. The courthouse grounds are off limits…

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Pheasants Forever chapter holds annual banquet

It was another successful banquet for the Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter. The volunteer committee hosted the event on Friday evening, Nov. 4, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. More than 100 hunting friends were in attendance. The meal was catered by Lidderdale Country Store with desserts furnished by committee members and their spouses. Kevin Lentz…

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Existing business growth grant to Greene Goods Market

Andy Krieger of Greene Goods Market has received an existing business growth mini-grant.  The economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community has awarded a $500 grant for the manufacturing of holiday wreaths and garland “in-house” with the addition of equipment needed. The purpose of this mini-grant program is to financially assist business owners in Jefferson…

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Growing season ends with more than half of Iowa short on moisture

Farmers closed the season with 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 27, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warmer weather allowed tillage and fertilizer applications. There were reports of a few scattered corn fields remaining to be harvested. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 23 percent very short, 33 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1…

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Jamaica library plans holiday open house

The Jamaica public library will host a Christmas open house for patrons and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 3 pm at the library. Holiday refreshments will be served. Those attending will be eligible for the grand prize drawing of the Jamaica history book published at the Jamaica Centennial in 1982 (a $20 value). Information about the library’s…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet for its annual Christmas potluck meal and sharing Christmas carols following the business meeting. The meeting is Thursday, Dec. 1. Please note the meal and the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm instead of 6 pm. RIPPEY LIBRARY  Website:  www.rippey.lib.ia.us / Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net  Upcoming events Thursday, Dec.…

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