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~a column by Colleen O’Brien It is Thanksgiving week. We are thankful that the election is over, and things seem kind of quiet . . . if we’re not watching, listening to or reading the dailies out of the Big House in DC – from which we are over-informed about distasteful  appointees, hidden investigations of them, leaks about them, purposeful…

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Genealogy Society to meet Dec. 7

The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 am in the handicap accessible basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Shirley Haupert will be present to explain the operation and needs of the Action Resource Center (ARC – food pantry). All members are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to the meeting as a donation…

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Greene County participating in I-PLEDGE tobacco compliance program

The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception…

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Jefferson churches plan Christmas tour

The public is invited to a “Church Christmas Tour” on Sunday, Dec. 8.  Five Jefferson churches will be open that day from 2 to 3:30 pm, culminating with a holiday concert by the Town and Country Band at 3:30 in the Central Christian sanctuary.  Each beautifully decorated church will be open for “come and go” self-guided tours and refreshments. There is no suggested…

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Jingle into Junction Dec. 7

Jingle Into Junction, Grand Junction’s annual community holiday celebration, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Grand Junction Community Center. Now in its 12th year, the event will include a silent auction of holiday decor, and ready-made gifts and baked goods for sale by the Naked Ladies Garden Club. Tyler Gathercoal will provide…

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First snow, last crop report for the season

Rain along with snow showers in the northeast and north central parts of Iowa resulted in an average of 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 24, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities slowed down this week with reports of fall tillage, and fertilizer and manure applications wrapping up. Topsoil moisture condition…

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GrCo inducts new NHS members

Greene County High School held the induction for the new National Honor Society members on Sunday, Nov. 17. Pictured are new inductees and the current members (front, from left) Leah McCormick, Rachel Gordon, Maya Telleen, Natalee Baugh, Madison Higgins, Taylor Johnston, Violet Reedy, and Veronica van der Meer; (second row, from left) Carter Hinote, Nala Losee, Addison Gannon, Payton Kokenge,…

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