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deer hunting seasons underway, the Jefferson Elks lodge hopes local hunters will donate their deer hides to help disabled veterans. Each year the Jefferson Elks lodge collects deer hides to be used in veterans hospitals in Iowa and across the country. The hides are donated by local hunters to the Elks lodge. The hides are then processed at a tannery,…

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Habitat for Humanity is providing a special opportunity for area residents to share their nativity sets and their unique stories as the Nativity Festival returns on Sunday, Dec. 14. This year’s event will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson.

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All women of the county are invited to an Advent painting class Sunday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 8 pm at the first United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The class will be led by Jolene Peters, who has selected an Advent picture for the class. Charge for the class is $40, with $10 of that going to the Greene County…

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  Farmers more than match state’s $9.5 million investment DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Nov. 13 highlighted the 2,382 Iowa farmers that used state cost share funds to install conservation practices during the state’s 2014 fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.  These farmers contributed $13 million while the state contributed…

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The Greene County Community Foundation’s annual fall fundraising campaign is in progress. Letters have been mailed to individuals and families who have previously donated as well as others who are known to be strong supporters of Greene County.

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The Rippey Lions Club’s “Super Spaghetti Supper” has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov 16, from noon to 2 pm. The meal will be served at the Rippey United Methodist Church. A free will donation will be accepted with proceeds going to community projects.

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Click on the zebra for the complete catalog The Jefferson Rotary Club is putting the finishing touches on its 16th annual benefit auction. The dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Social hour and a silent auction begins at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 and the live auction at 7:30.…

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The Community Players of Greene County have announced auditions for its winter production, the comedy “Pools Paradise,” with performances in late February. Auditions will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4 pm and Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 pm at the Masonic hall, 120 N. Wilson (formerly Figenshaw Furniture) in Jefferson.

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Paton-Churdan is celebrating National Young Readers Week this week with a variety of special activities. National Young Readers Week was co-founded in 1989 by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Principal Annie Smith kicked off the week Monday by taking the Principal’s Challenge to read the entire work day. She spent the day…

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Tickets for the 2014 Jefferson Garden Club’s Holiday Tour of Homes are now on sale. Four Jefferson homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme, Christmas Splendor, will be open Saturday, Dec. 6, from 12 to 5 pm. Tickets can be purchased from Garden Club members, and at three Jefferson businesses: Home State Bank, Peoples Trust & Savings Bank and The Printer’s Box.

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VFW Post 9599 is raffling a pair of large stuffed toys in time for holiday giving. Barney the dinosaur and Shamrock, the 2013 Wells Fargo pony, will go home with the winners of the raffle. Proceeds will be used for renovation of the post’s building on N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. Raffle tickets are available by calling Don Ihnken (pictured)…

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Volunteers in the community will be the focus of the Wednesday Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church in November. Volunteers Vern Foje, Dave Walker and Cassie Dozier will share the stage Nov. 12, talking about their various volunteer projects and how others can do similar projects.

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