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Greene County Public Health targets sun safety
6/15/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldGreene County Public Health has received three of the more than 80 gallons of sunscreen distributed through the Sun-Safety Community Project for this summer. The...
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Jefferson Public Library hosting author talk on Saturday
6/15/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldIt all started with a spitball in Perry, Iowa on Friday the 13th of October, 1922 when folks got to watch the country’s most famous baseball player in action!The...
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Landus announces award recipients and grants
6/22/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldFive outstanding Landus employees were recognized for their effort and dedication at the Landus Brand Summit on March 25. Each award winner received a plaque...
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Ciders at Sunset scores with community
6/22/23By BRENNA COHOON bcohoon@iowainformation.comRows of folding chairs and blankets fill the lawn in front of Deal’s Orchard. Live music permeates the air as guests leave their seats to order their...
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Gardening knowledge takes flight
6/29/23By BRENNA COHOON bcohoon@iowainformation.comGuests of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens are welcomed into a place teeming with life. Filled with lush green foliage and bright floral blooms, the...
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Cram the Cab raises funds to combat food insecurity
7/6/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldA grand total of $1,654 was raised at this year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Cram the Cab event held June 12 - 17 at the Jefferson Fareway. Food pantry director...
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Greene County Medical Center DAISY awardee recognized at regional meeting
7/6/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldOn June 27, six DAISY Award recipients received special recognition at a regional gathering.Terry Rottinghaus was named the Greene County Medical Center DAISY Award...
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New Jefferson business receives funds for start-up
7/13/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldA new business in Jefferson has been awarded $5,000 in Jefferson Wants You Incentive Funds for a new start-up. Murphy Farm Meats, LLC is owned by Dennis and Terry...
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Rippey Library shares upcoming events
COMING UP: — Tanner Scheurmann from Greene County Conservation is coming to the Rippey Public Library to do a talk on July 18th at noon on water quality.— Judy Tomenga is doing Rippey Yoga on...
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AGRICULTURE Iowa Cattlemen’s Association awards local producers at annual...
7/13/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldIn mid-June, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) held its annual Carcass Challenge banquet in Ames, Iowa. Local cattle producer Mike Holden, of Scranton, bred the...
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Jefferson and Rippey prepared for 50th RAGBRAI
7/20/23By BRENNA COHOON bcohoon@iowainformation.comIn a few short days, Greene County will be buzzing with activity, welcoming tens of thousands of bicyclists from around the globe.On the fourth day of...
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Jefferson Public Library to hold open house in youth department
7/28/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe public is invited to an open house in the Youth Department at the Jefferson Public Library on Thursday, August 3 from 2 – 7 PM. Families that attend this...
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Subway starts fresh
7/28/23By BRENNA COHOON bcohoon@iowainformation.comUpdates have been made and employees have been hired. The community’s wait is almost over.Located on North Elm Street, Subway will be up and running...
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Grand Junction man found guilty of attempted murder
8/3/23Jefferson Herald Staff ReportA Grand Junction man was found guilty of attempted murder following a jury trial that concluded last Monday. Adam Coy, 31, was found guilty of attempted murder along...
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Churdan apartments making progress
8/3/23By BRENNA COHOON bcohoon@iowainformation.comOver five decades old, Churdan’s Highlander apartments have been undergoing renovations for the past several months.The community was invited to an...
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Leaf through local history at Museum
8/10/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldA second “Leafing through Greene County HIstory” roundtable will be held at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug....
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Women from Red Wing, MN consult with WNU
8/10/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldGood news travels! The renovation of the Centennial Block Building in Jefferson and the establishment of the Centennial restaurant there drew the attention of the...
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Kiwanis Trail Garden Yard of the Month
8/10/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldAll who use the Raccoon River Valley Trail, the Milwaukee Depot, visit the nearby Freedom Rock or even drive by receive a warm and colorful welcome from the...
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Memory kits available at Jefferson Public Library
8/17/23Special to the Jefferson HeraldOver our lifetimes, we form memories of holidays, special birthdays, family celebrations, the changing of the seasons and many other occasions. But what if...
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CHiRP Coffee hatches through collaboration
8/17/23“I didn’t even drink coffee,” Renwanz said with a laugh.By SARAH STORTZ s.stortz@carrollspaper.comA year ago, a group of four women went out to dinner together. Feeling inspired by Why Not Us,...
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