Greene County was part of a worldwide salute to Taiji (also T’ai Chi and Qigong) Saturday. The Jefferson park and recreation department’s Taiji class, with instructor Joanna Hunter, demonstrated the Chinese health practice and meditation system as part of World Taiji and Qigong Day. Beginning in Samoa, World Taiji Day spread time zone by time zone across the globe, with…
Read MoreMonth: May 2016
Courthouse cornerstone to be rededicated May 15
First cornerstone dedicated 100 years ago to the day ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Courthouse 100 committee Another of the events celebrating the centennial of the Greene County courthouse in Jefferson is set for Sunday, May 15, when the public is invited to a “cornerstone rededication” at 2 pm.
Read MoreCelebration of child care slated for May 17
All childcare providers and anyone interested in doing childcare in their home is invited to a celebration Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 pm and the ISU Extension & Outreach office at 104 W. Washington St in Jefferson.
Read MoreScranton Fishing Day set for June 4
We hope we have you hook, line and sinker for the fifth annual Scranton Kids Fishing Days——- It’s four weeks until the fun begins at the Scranton Pond park. Mark the date of Saturday, June 4, 11 am – 2 pm. This is also free fishing weekend for all the parents as well. Children ages 4-17 years old are welcome.
Read MorePalmer talks about animal shelter funding, veterans’ incentives with supervisors
Jefferson taxpayers may be relieved of bearing the brunt of funding for the animal shelter if a new 28E agreement can be reached between the city and Greene County. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer spoke to the county supervisors May 2 to suggest forming a committee to write a new agreement, one that would create a more equitable funding source.
Read MoreMain Street Iowa marks 30 years
Heisterkamp honored as Jefferson Matters Volunteer of the Year Main Street Iowa celebrated 30 years of commitment to downtown and commercial district revitalization during an awards celebration held Friday, April 29, in downtown Des Moines. Attended by approximately 450 individuals representing communities across the state, the event recognized local Main Street innovation, leaders, entrepreneurship, private investments and the catalytic power…
Read MoreIowa celebrates tourism industry during Travel & Tourism Week
Tourism creates jobs, grows the economy and minimizes Iowans’ tax burden May 1-7 marks the 33rd annual National Travel and Tourism Week, which celebrates what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “It’s important for Iowans to understand that tourism is vital in our state,” said Shawna Lode, manager of the Iowa Economic Development’s Iowa tourism office.
Read MoreMarket to Market Relay returns to RRVT Saturday
The fourth annual Market to Market Relay will fill the courthouse square in Jefferson with fun and activity Saturday morning, but residents have learned they need to get up early to see it. By 10 am, there will be nothing left. More than 2,500 runners from 20 states will compete on 350 teams in the 75-mile-long relay race on the…
Read MoreBranstad, Reynolds review clemency applications to streamline process
Administration releases one-page streamlined application for restoration of voting rights DES MOINES – The Branstad administration on April 27 announced they are conducting a review of all four of the executive clemency applications to streamline the process and find government efficiencies. The administration completed review of the voting rights application that day and will release the new applications for firearms restoration,…
Read MoreSame opinions, different CAFO
The conflict over confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) was played out again Monday at a public hearing at the Greene County supervisors’ meeting. The public hearing was preliminary to the obligatory recommendation by the supervisors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that a construction permit be approved for MLB 170th St, to be operated by Mike and Lucas Bravard…
Read MoreJeff fire dept orders new air packs
New air packs are on their way to the Jefferson fire department. City clerk Diane Kennedy reported to the city council last week on behalf of fire chief Randy Love that the department has ordered nine air packs, 16 bottles, and 13 masks and amplifiers.
Read MoreTime to sign up for the Bill Riley Talent Show
The Bill Riley Talent Show will once again take the stage at the Bell Tower Festival Saturday, June 11, at 7 pm on the Plaza Stage. After years of generous sponsorship by Greene County Farm Bureau, Bolton & Menk Inc has stepped up as sponsor of the local contest. Entry forms are now available at the Greene County Chamber of Commerce…
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