Jefferson could have new rental housing available as early as next fall, depending on how quickly Jefferson city officials move on the project. An Ames developer has signed a purchase agreement on property near the water tower in the northwest quadrant of Jefferson, with plans to develop apartments and town homes for rent. Moving forward with the project is contingent…
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American Legion, VFW seeking funds for roof repair
The recently re-energized American Legion Post 11 of Jefferson has joined with VFW Post 9599 with a common goal of repairing and renovating the VFW building on N. Chestnut St. American Legion member Jim Andrew shares the following: “The American Legion Post #11 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9599 are two separate veteran groups who together share a…
Read MoreFalse alarms more than an annoyance
County looking at accountability The amount of information the public really needs to have was one question brought up Monday when the county board of supervisors was asked to consider holding business owners accountable for false alarms.
Read MoreBaked potatoes and PTSD on the docket at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library has two events planned in the coming weeks. In celebration of the Irish heritage of the northern part of Greene County, the library will serve a baked potato bar and sandwich supper Sunday, March 15, from 5 to 7 pm at the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria.
Read More‘Pools Paradise’ on stage this weekend
The Community Players of Greene County invite all area residents to their performances this weekend of “Pools Paradise,” a three-act comedy by Philip King. Pictured in rehearsal are (from left) Teresa Cross as Mrs Toop, Lindy Lehman as the church busy-body Miss Skillen, and Jim Von Dolteren as the rather prudish Rev Toop. Other cast members include Anna Pound, Danielle…
Read MoreHardins named Master Pork Producers
CLIVE — Father and son hog farmers from Jefferson in Greene County have been named recipients of a 2014 Master Pork Producer Award by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. IPPA president David Struthers of Collins (left) presented Lynn Hardin and his son Travis with the brass belt buckle, emblematic of the award, at the Iowa Pork Congress Banquet in Des Moines…
Read More2015 Relay for Life logo to be unveiled Tuesday
The logo for the 2015 Relay for Life of Greene County will be unveiled at a short but festive program next Tuesday, March 10, at noon in the courthouse rotunda in Jefferson. The logo will be the centerpiece of the Relay T-shirts and will be featured on promotional materials.
Read MoreEntreBASH coming March 31
Midwest Partnership will host an EntreBASH for area entrepreneurs Tuesday, March 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The evening will include a brief program and time to talk with local experts and get tips on topics like business plans, accounting, business financing and using social media.
Read MoreHistorical Society goes to St Patrick Church for program on Irish settlers
~by Chuck Offenburger, Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will “go Irish” the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, with a special program on Sunday, March 15, at 2 pm on the “History & Traditions of the Irish” in the county. The program will be in what seems a perfect place for the presentation – historic and beautiful…
Read MoreIowa Pork’s Environmental Steward Award to Hunters
CLIVE — The Iowa Pork Producers Association has presented its 2014 Iowa Environmental Steward Award to a Greene County farm family. Brian and JoAnne Hunter, who have a diversified crop and livestock farm near Scranton, received a trophy and $2,500 cash recently at the 43rd annual Iowa Pork Congress banquet in Des Moines. The award was presented by IPPA president…
Read MoreDems plan off-year caucus
The Greene County Democratic party will hold its off-year caucus Tuesday, March 24, from 7 to 8 pm at Prairie Blue (114 N Wilson Street, Jefferson). All interested persons are invited to attend. Local party leadership will be elected at this meeting. The off-year caucus serves as an organizational meeting and is informal. Refreshments will be served.
Read MoreFFA pancake breakfast rescheduled
The pancake breakfast planned by the Greene County chapter of FFA to celebrate National FFA Week was postponed to this coming Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 8:30 am at the Ram Restaurant at the high school. All are invited. There is no charge for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be accepted for chapter activities.
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