Genealogy Society to meet Dec. 2

The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 2. Problems and solutions will be on the agenda. Members discuss some favorite, and some new found tips for genealogical searching. Also, they’ll see if there are suggestions for others’ “brick walls”. The meet will begin at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. It is handicapped…

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Hoyt, Vander Linden to All-State Music Festival

A pair of Greene County High School senior choir members are preparing for their third consecutive appearance at the All-State Music Festival.  Olivia Hoyt and Gavin Vander Linden will perform in the Iowa High School Music Association All-State Music Festival in the choir. The two musicians earned a trip to the prestigious event during their sophomore, junior and senior years. …

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Local veterans on recent Honor Flights

Greene County Veterans were a part of two Brushy Creek Area Honor Flights out of Fort Dodge on May 23 and  Sept. 13. The veterans arrived in Washington DC and were then bused to many sites including the WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam Memorials, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, and the Changing…

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Jeremy Brewer honored by Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Jeremy Brewer as the library’s “Friend of the Year” for 2023. Jeremy received a certificate and thank you gift at a surprise reception held in his honor Oct. 30 at the library.  Most years since 1997, the Friends of the Library have honored an outstanding library volunteer. This year’s recipient was honored…

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Ever Greene Ridge salutes six resident veterans

A special reception was held Oct. 24 at Greene County Medical Center Foundation’s senior independent living community. All but one of the six veteran honorees who live at Ever Greene Ridge were on hand for the presentation of a specially designed metal American flag—crafted and donated by Shane Olson with Olson Iron Works and painted by Bobby Egeland. Director of…

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Informational meeting slated on future of St Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin Township

Forty dead trees were recently removed from St Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin Township, and the township trustees are now seeking input on future tree plantings, landscaping, fundraising and other items of interest concerning the cemetery. An informational meeting is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 pm at the Jamaica Community Center. All persons interested in the future of the…

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