A town hall meeting Monday night at the Greene County Community Center was attended by about 60 area residents ready to hear “what’s next” for the county. The meeting was hosted by Greene County Development Corporation. GDCD executive director Ken Paxton was emcee. The first town hall meeting was held last August. Paxton explained, “I believe that an informed community…
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Empty Buildings Tour attracts potential developers
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street board and Greene County Development Corporation is calling its first Empty Buildings Tour, held last Thursday and Saturday, a success. Jefferson Matters board president Jamie Daubendiek reported at the open town hall meeting Monday evening that 73 people registered for the tour of seven vacant buildings in the Jefferson downtown district. “All in all, it…
Read MoreWelcome Center discussed at town hall meeting
An update on the Welcome Center in downtown Jefferson was provided by Greene County Chamber president Omega Sang at the town hall meeting Monday evening. In her prepared talk, Sang said the purpose of the Welcome Center is to provide a centralized point to showcase Greene County’s assets to visitors, and “a hub for active tourism promotion.” Marketing activities would…
Read MoreEntertainment told for Saturday’s Relay for Life
The Relay for Life of Greene County this Saturday will feature a community barbecue, served from 11 am to 1:30 pm, with the silent auction and entertainment throughout. Many of the silent auctions items are posted on the Relay’s Facebook page. The entertainment begins with dancers from Prairie Blue Creative Arts at 11 am. The Town and Country Band will play…
Read MoreIowa grocers award grant to GJ Community Center
Diane Wise and the fundraising committee for the new Grand Junction Community Center have been credited for leaving no stones unturned in their search for funding for the $1.1 million project. Wise has also turned over plastic grocery bags. The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) announced today, Earth Day, that the Grand Junction Community Center is one of 22 projects…
Read MoreRaney named as Jefferson Matters program director
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street board announced earlier this week that Peg Raney had been hired as program director. She will assume the post the week of May 5. “We are thrilled to have Peg join our Main Street team,” Jefferson Matters president Jamie Daubendiek said. “Her extensive involvement in community-wide events will be very valuable in helping our Main…
Read MoreCarnival returning to Bell Tower Festival
Advance tickets available at reduced price The fun of carnival rides will return to the Bell Tower Festival this year, with discount pricing available now through June 11. The Greene County Chamber has contracted Amusement Associates to bring a dozen mechanical rides and inflatables for Bell Tower Big Top June 12-13. “This company has worked for Ogden Fun Days for…
Read MoreMorains to finish Relay with evening ‘Fight Back’ presentation
Rick and Kathy Morain will share their story of dealing with cancer as “Fight Back” speakers Saturday evening at a companion event to the Relay for Life, also on Saturday. They will speak at 7 pm Homestead Coffee and Bakery, 121 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Homestead will offer free small coffee or iced tea to all who attend.
Read MorePedersen tells plans for Bell Tower Festival
Angie Pedersen, Bell Tower Festival coordinator for the Greene County Chamber, drew enthusiastic applause after she outlined plans for the Bell Tower Big Top at the town hall meeting at the Greene County Community Center Monday evening. Pedersen reported that carnival rides will once again be part of the festival. Amusement Associates, which has for several years provided rides and…
Read MoreRotary Club awards another $8,830 in grants to local projects
The Rotary Club of Jefferson on April 20 announced eight more recipients of a total of $33,000 in grants for not-for-profit projects to benefit Greene county residents of all ages. A total of 46 grant applicants submitted requests totaling $93,000. The club also awards scholarships to Greene County High School seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
Read MoreRelay sponsorships near $19,000
The steering committee of the Relay for Life of Greene County relies on sponsorships by businesses and organizations to cover the actual cost of the event so that all money raised by teams and Relay activities can help the American Cancer Society in its important work. According to Relay chair Peg Raney, cash sponsorships now total nearly $13,000, with another…
Read MoreIt’s time to start planning for the Bell Tower Festival parade
Find those clown noses and long shoes For many people, the Saturday morning parade is the highlight of the Bell Tower Festival. For decades the Jefferson Rotary Club has organized the parade as a service to the community, and this year is no different. Headed by Dr Dave Jaskey, the Rotary Club is already working to make sure the 36th annual…
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