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…

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City 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…

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ISU 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…

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Q & 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.

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In 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…

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Gov 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…

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