The Greene County girls track and field team placed second of six teams and the boys team placed fourth of five teams in the Ram Relays in Jefferson, postponed one day to April 19 due to inclement weather. The girls claimed five first place finishes. In field events, sophomore Megan Durbin won the high jump at 5’ 5”, and junior…
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Joint meeting discusses housing development in Jeff and the county
Looking for plan to use public funds as incentive for private investment A proposal to fund a consultant to develop a plan of financial incentives for potential housing developers will be on the agendas of the county board of supervisors and the Jefferson city council in the near future. The proposal will come from the Greene County Development Corporation.
Read MoreRelay for Life is this Saturday at the Community Center in Jefferson
The 20th Relay for Life of Greene County this Saturday will feature plenty of camaraderie, good food and entertainment, all to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The Relay will be held at the Greene County Community Center. Team check-in and walking begins at 9:30 am, as well as check-in for the Color Out Cancer 5K run/walk and registration…
Read MoreHogs and more discussed by supervisors
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing May 2 at 9 am on an application by Mike Bravard to build a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) on 170th St in Section 5 of Hardin Township.
Read MoreSponsors play big part in Relay for Life
Team fundraisers are an important part of the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life, but another part of the fundraising total comes from generous support by area businesses and organizations. Businesses and organizations around the county provide cash and in-kind sponsorships, as well items for the silent auction.
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award to Mary Weaver
Mary Weaver of rural Rippey has been chosen as the recipient of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established in 2010 to recognize an individual or individuals whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. Those honored include Lawrence Geisler, the Town and Country Band, Carson Griffith, Vickie and Tim Robbins, Doug Hawn, and…
Read More‘Pastries and Politics’ Saturday morning
An informal “Pastries and Politics” will be held Saturday, April 23, at 10 am at Homestead Bakery and Coffee on the southeast corner of the courthouse square in Jefferson. Rep Chip Baltimore and Sen Jerry Behn have been invited. They will make brief statements about the current legislative session and then open the floor for questions.
Read MoreRVP~1875 partners with English tool maker
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – Premier English tool maker Robert Sorby announced April 18 it is partnering with Iowa-based woodworking museum and furniture workshop RVP~1875. The aim is to promote the use of traditional hand tool techniques to student furniture and cabinet makers across Iowa and the USA.
Read MoreWanna be a sailor, an explorer, maybe just a deckhand?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Touring the Nina and the Pinta, replicas of two of Christopher Columbus’s famous ships, made a disbeliever out of me. I walked across the gangplank of the tiny boat –the Nina, 65 feet long and 18 wide — that once held 25 crew members, a month’s supply of live animals to butcher, dried food, fresh…
Read MoreRetail Scapes students ready for final presentations
Iowa State Extension and Outreach has partnered with Jefferson Matters: Main Street, the city of Jefferson and Greene County Chamber of Commerce to work with students in Iowa State University’s College of Design during the spring semester. The students are ready to present their final design interventions for Jefferson on Monday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m. at the Sierra Theatre. …
Read MoreWhy we Relay: Helping people like Nancy Rogers become cancer survivors
~The Scranton Journal No one wants to hear those dreaded three words: ‘You have cancer’ but unfortunately, many people will receive that diagnosis from their doctors this year. Nancy Rogers of Scranton was recently diagnosed with early stage ovarian cancer. She went through surgery and chemotherapy prescribed by her oncologist as a precaution against any lingering cancer cells.
Read More‘Spring Into Greene’ County April 30
Spring Into Greene, the county’s own home, lawn and garden show, returns Saturday, April 30, hosted by the Greene County Chamber’s business promotion committee. Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Jefferson Garden Club are co-hosts. Spring Into Greene will take place at and around the courthouse square. Businesses who offer home and garden services and products will display their products…
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