SUBMITTED PHOTO Owner Deena Hansen tries to keep her variety fresh in-store and often sells items that are not available online.

Heavenly Delights prepares for a chocolate-filled holiday season

By NICOLE HASEK nhasek@iowainformation.com

SUBMITTED PHOTO In the spirit of giving, the Grow Greene County board of directors selected these organizations as they reach citizen in need across Greene County.

Grow Greene County’s Give Back Awards returns for another year

Special to the Jefferson Herald

Akwi Nji joins local artists for third annual Ekphrasis

By NICOLE HASEK nhasek@iowainformation.com Local poets, songwriters and artists will showcase their work at the third annual Ekphrasis, “Responding to Art with Art,” on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at the History Boy Theater with special guest Akwi Nji sharing short stories.

Raccoon Valley Mutual Insurance to celebrates 135 year anniversary

By NICOLE HASEK nhasek@iowainformation.com Raccoon Valley Mutual Insurance invites the community to their 135th anniversary celebration on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will take place at the Greene County Community Center.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Swallowed by Smoke” is available to be checked out at the Jefferson Public Library.

Local author shares first poetry book “Swallowed by Smoke”

By NICOLE HASEK nhasek@iowainformation.com

SUBMITTED PHOTO Brianna Blasnitz and her instructor Corey McGrauth.

Blasnitz earns black belt in tae kwon do

Special to the Jefferson Herald Brianna Blasnitz earned her black belt from Shin’s Tae Kwon Do Academy. The 17-year-old student is from Jefferson and attends college at the University of Northern Iowa as of this fall semester. Blasnitz started tae kwon do about six and a half years ago, when she was 11-years-old.