Sierra Community Theatre with help from many sponsors will host Classics Week Friday, Jan. 15 through Thursday, Jan. 21. The SCT board has selected a variety of movies for the special week. There is no admission charge for the movies, although donations to the theatre will be accepted and concessions will be available for purchase.
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Getting us ready for the Iowa caucuses
Historical Society program Sunday features political reporter Mike Glover on caucuses’ history & impact ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Mike Glover, who covered politics and government in Iowa for more than 30 years for the Associated Press and for the “Iowa Press” program on Iowa Public Television, will speak Sunday afternoon, Jan. 17, in Jefferson on…
Read MoreCity approves match funds for building façade grant
The Jefferson city council at its Jan. 12 meeting approved $250,000 in matching funds for a Community Development Block Grant seeking up to $500,000 for renovation of building facades in the historic downtown district. The matching funds would come from tax increment financing (TIF) revenue. City attorney Bob Schwarzkopf explained after the meeting that the downtown district is part of…
Read MoreNext event in Courthouse 100 celebration: Laying of the cornerstone
The next event in the celebration of the Greene County courthouse centennial will mark the laying of the cornerstone on May 15. The Courthouse 100 committee and the Greene County Historical Society will collaborate on an event Sunday, May 15, exactly 100 years after a ceremony placing the cornerstone.
Read MoreISU class to develop project ideas for Jefferson
Residents invited to be part of the conversation Jefferson will be the classroom this semester for Iowa State University seniors and graduate students doing studio work in “retail-scapes,” a rather new term for many facets of community design. Jefferson Matters: Main Street has partnered with the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Jefferson to offer the ISU…
Read MoreJeff council appoints police chief, tells 2016 committee assignments
Mark Clouse was appointed police chief and Heath Enns was appointed (promoted) as police sergeant by the Jefferson city council at the Jan. 12 meeting. Clouse was appointed as interim police chief at a special meeting Dec. 31 following the approval of hiring former police chief Dave Morlan as public works director.
Read MoreRam boys get sweet win on the road against PCM
Ram girls lose by wide margin Greene County Ram basketball fans finally saw the game they’ve been waiting for when the boys topped the PCM Mustangs 76-54 in Monroe Tuesday night. It was the first game of the season in which every player has been eligible to play.
Read MoreQ & A: Iowa caucuses
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Q: Why are the Iowa caucuses so significant? A: For more than four decades, presidential candidates have come to Iowa to test the electoral waters. That’s because the Iowa caucuses serve as the first contest in the nation on the road to the White House.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 11, 2015 Rippey Lions: The Rippey Lions Club met Jan. 4 for a potluck meal. Following the meal, the business meeting included plans for the food to be served at the Bike Ride to Rippey (BRR) on Feb. 6. This includes preparing food, serving, etc. Dale Hanaman is the…
Read MoreGov Branstad: 2016 Condition of the State
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad on Jan. 12delivered the 2016 Condition of the State address to the Iowa General Assembly and the people of Iowa. In his address, Gov. Branstad struck an optimistic tone about the upcoming legislative session and the future of Iowa. The governor also spoke about the need for a responsible budget, and setting priorities…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 8
In Greene County district court George R. Byerly, 57, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated-first offense. He was sentenced to two days in jail and must pay a $48 per day sheriff’s fee for the time he serves. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge was entered against Karah Brown of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Brown must also pay $12.99 restitution to Hy-Vee.
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