View from my window: Calendar and seasons

November 6, 2024 I usually share something political with you in “VIEW,” but not today. I will  share, ‘I voted,” and I hope that you did also. Voting is not a passive act. Many have sacrificed and some given their lives to maintain our Democracy. While we may not know the election outcome for several days, let us begin  to…

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Garden Club tells 2024 Tour of Homes sites

The Jefferson Garden Club will again host its popular holiday tour of homes event Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from noon to 4 pm.  Four homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme “Winter Wonderland” will be featured.  Tickets may be purchased from Garden Club members and at the Printer’s Box, Heartland Bank, Home State Bank and People’s Bank, all in Jefferson.…

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Greene County remains solidly Republican in voting

Public measure IM fails – no rural LOSST revenue for courthouse HVAC system Greene County stayed solidly red, with Republicans carrying every partisan race in the 2024 general election. Republican John Muir, having served 18 years on the board of supervisors, was returned to the board for another term, outpacing challenger Democrat Victoria Riley in District 4. Muir received 3,231…

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Harvest nearing completion

Much needed rain across the state meant Iowa farmers had just 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 3, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure.  Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 38 percent short,…

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Notice re: letters to the editor

Because of limited time to respond to or refute any claims made, no further letters to the editor or commentary regarding candidates or issues related to the Nov. 5 general election will be posted on GreeneCountyNewsOnline. Readers are encouraged to let their ballots speak for them. Early voting continues in the east lobby of the courthouse Monday from 8 am…

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Charles W. Thompson, 1950-2024

Funeral services for Pastor Charles W. Thompson, long-time resident of Jefferson,  will be held November 11 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Rev. Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church will officiate.  Interment with military rites will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery.  Charles W. Thompson, known affectionately as Charlie to his friends and family, passed away peacefully…

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