Dinner and auction slated for Sept. 9 The Greene County Fair Association and the Fair Foundation are moving forward with plans for new buildings at the fairgrounds, though the plans have been changed some since the fundraising began earlier this summer. Fair board secretary Doug Hawn briefed the county board of supervisors Monday morning on plans to replace the aging…
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Free Cinemax preview this weekend
Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to a free preview of Cinemax Aug. 8-11. Customers with a digital cable box, subscribed to either expanded basic or expanded basic, plus Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to the free preview. The channels that will be provided for free are Cinemax channels 324-329. Also included in high definition…
Read More‘PIGS’ rolling into Jefferson this weekend
Tandem-riding bicyclists from across the state here ~by Chuck Offenburger Members of the tandem bicycle riding group “PIGS” — the “Paired Iowans Going Somewhere” — had such a good time last year when they had their annual summertime rally in Jefferson on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, they’re returning this weekend for their 20th yearly gathering. They come from across…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity to rehab Jefferson house
One local house that has sat empty the past few years is slated for an extreme makeover, as Habitat for Humanity prepares to renovate and sell it to another local family in need of a decent home. Volunteers will soon start work on the property at 901 W. Washington St in Jefferson, a one-and-a-half story home built in 1947. Project…
Read MoreFull Moon Ride this Sunday evening
The Cyclists of Greene will have a Full Moon Ride Sunday, Aug. 10, at 7:15 pm. The rides are scheduled to catch twilight outbound from Jefferson and return by the light of a full moon. All COG bicycle rides originate at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson, the trailhead of the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The Full Moon…
Read MoreHot August Night returns for another run
One of the most popular summertime tourism events for Greene County – Hot August Night – will return to Jefferson Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 8 pm. Committee members, Chamber staff and volunteers invite people of all ages to spend the evening admiring all types of cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors parked around the courthouse square and beyond.…
Read MoreBagley fire department fundraiser Saturday
The Bagley fire department will host a “Night of Fire” Saturday, Aug. 9, on Main St in Bagley. The “night” begins with registration for a motorcycle poker run at 10 am. Kickstands go up at 11. Collision Concepts is sponsoring a car show from 1 to 4 pm, with free registration starting at 12 noon. There will be a $200…
Read MoreOld Settlers Day Saturday in Farnhamville
The annual Old Settlers Day Aug. 9 in Farnhamville offers entertainment for the entire family. The day starts at 8 am with a fun run/walk and a slow pitch softball tournament. The parade will step off at 10:30 am, followed by lunch in the park from 11 am to 1 pm and a car show. Kids’ games, including water games…
Read MoreElementary students invited to Rocket into Reading
All Greene County students who will be in first, second or third grade when school starts are invited to “Rocket into Reading” next Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 12-13, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the elementary school in Jefferson. Rocket into Reading is open to all elementary students regardless of their reading placement. Staff is planning fun activities that will…
Read MoreAuction to benefit GJ Community Center project
Still time to donate items The Grand Junction Community Center fundraising committee will hold a supper and auction Friday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 pm on Main Street in Grand Junction. All proceeds will go to the building fund. Several area residents and businesses have already donated items for the auction. Up for silent auction and live auction will be many antiques,…
Read MoreCooler, drier July than normal in Jefferson
July in Greene County was cooler and just a bit drier than normal according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported a high temperature for the month of 89 degrees on just one day, July 7. The high temperature was 80 degrees or warmer on 10 days of the month. On three days, the high temperature was only 70…
Read MoreJeff Telecom school suppy drive a success
Jefferson Telecom in partnership with Adopt-A-Family finished its school supply donation drive. Customers and employees donated more than $300 and much needed school supplies to help ease the financial burden of needy families getting their children ready for a new school year. Pictured are (from left) Karla Kohl and Shirley Griffin of Jefferson Telecom and Pam Mentzer of Adopt-A-Family.
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