Everyone who has ever dreamed of opening a downtown business in Jefferson is invited to mark their calendars for an Empty Building Tour, subtitled “A Tour of Opportunities and Possibility.” The event is slated for Thursday, April 16, and Saturday, April 18, from 10 am to 4 pm both days.
Read MoreDay: March 1, 2015
Looking ahead to the 2015 season at the Bell Tower
Spring is on its way. We know that not only because spring always follows winter, but also because the Bell Tower Community Foundation is gearing for the 2015 season at the Mahanay Bell Tower. The Foundation is seeking energetic people who enjoy meeting people, telling stories, promoting Jefferson and Greene County, and making people happy (and who wouldn’t mind being…
Read MoreReynolds launching ‘Stories of Women’s Lives Tour’ in Jefferson
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will launch her “Stories of Women’s Lives Tour” on Wednesday, March 4, with her first visit being in Jefferson. Reynolds is embarking upon a statewide tour to celebrate “National Women’s History Month” in March. She will travel to several communities to meet with female leaders and highlight women who are positively impacting Iowa with their ideas,…
Read MoreJeff firefighters plan annual dance
The Jefferson Firefighters Association is selling tickets for its annual dance, slated for Saturday, March 14, from 8 pm to midnight at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Bass Makers Mobile DJ Sound & Service will provide music.
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre Co tells summer production, auditions
History Boy Theatre Co. will perform the Tony Award-winning musical COMPANY, by Stephen Sondheim, June 12, 13, 14, and also June 19, 20 and 21. History Boy Theatre Co, a regional professional theatre located in Jefferson, will hold auditions Saturday, March 21, or before by appointment. An optional pre-audition event for a sneak peek at audition materials will be held Tuesday, March 17,…
Read MoreWeights and Measures Week honors scale inspectors
Unsung defenders of consumers Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last Friday highlighted the important work of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Weights and Measures Bureau as part of Weights and Measures week, which runs from March 1 to 7. “Our Weights and Measures Bureau inspectors are on the front line of consumer protection, ensuring the accuracy…
Read MoreMarch is Red Cross Month
A time to recognize everyday heroes DES MOINES — The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. “Everyday heroes help those in need in Iowa,” said Leslie Schaffer, regional executive for the Iowa region. “They are our volunteers, our blood donors, people who take our classes or those who make a financial contribution to…
Read MoreElectric utilities sponsor specialized safety training for first responders
Midland Power Cooperative along with other electric cooperatives, Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy joined together to sponsor specialized first responder training during the 91st annual State Fire School session in Ames from Feb 27-March 1. The electric utilities are sponsoring two identical three-hour workshops, Responding to Electrical Emergencies – Solar and Wind Power, which will be led by renown instructor…
Read MoreKum & Go now open 24 hours
Kum & Go Kum is now open 24-hours a day in Jefferson. The convenience store, located at 303 North Elm Street, recently transitioned to the new hours in order to better serve customers. This shift in operating hours is part of a larger, strategic plan on the corporate level. Kyle Krause, chief executive officer, stated that, “with consumer tastes and…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 27
Jefferson residents had some bitter cold weather during the week ending Feb. 27, but a storm predicted for Wednesday into Thursday wasn’t as ugly as some forecasters said it would be. Following is weather data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz: Date High temp Low temp Precip Snowfall Feb, 21 37 14 Feb. 22 28 3 Feb. 23 11…
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