If you vote no… To the editor, If you vote no regarding the school bond issue on Sept. 13, these are just a few messages you are sending to the community. You are saying “No” to secure access points and security systems. You are telling the students and teachers that their safety is not important to you.
Read MoreDay: July 10, 2016
National accreditation for Jefferson Matters: Main Street
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through…
Read More4-H communications contest results told
While most 4-H exhibits will be judged this coming week during the Greene County Fair, the 4-H communications contest has already been held. A total of eight exhibitors competed in front of judge Julie Carlson of Jefferson. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
Read MoreNew flower beds encircle house
Garden Club Yard of the Month The new flower beds abloom all around the S. Elm St house Nancy Morris bought 18 months ago made her colorful corner lot the logical choice for the Jefferson Garden Club’s July Yard of the Month award. Perennials, including dozens of hosta varieties, make for easy maintenance on the street-side perimeters. Morris, a Master…
Read MoreSTEAM Clubs wrap up 2016 run
Greene County’s first Full STEAM Ahead, a summer program through ISU Extension and Outreach, wrapped up Wednesday, July 6. Three STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) clubs met Wednesday afternoons at Greene County Elementary or at the Greene County High School. The collaboration of Extension and the Greene County Schools provided an enrichment opportunity for 25 youngsters.
Read MoreRiding a bike is fun for anyone
Many of us remember the fun of riding a decorated bicycle in a parade. Elaine Hamilton, a registered nurse who served in the US Army from 1945 to 1947, and in the Peace Corps from 1974 to 1976, with the help of her daughter Ann Reynolds was able to ride a bicycle in the Windsor Heights Fourth of July parade.…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 8
Jefferson residents enjoyed a cooler Fourth of July than in recent years, and although there was debris to pick up and a few broken tree limbs, most residents were happy finally to receive some rain. High temperature for the week ending July 8 was 92 degrees, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 58 degrees. Jefferson received a total…
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