The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower has been dubbed as “a gift that keeps costing.” Funding for the construction of the bell tower came from Floyd Mahanay, but Greene County is responsible for maintenance. Now 50 years old, maintenance has become more of an issue. County engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors Monday that it’s time to consider upgrades to…
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Cut to DHS budget to cost medical center
A cut to the Iowa Department of Human Services budget will cost Greene County Medical Center an estimated $50,000, at a minimum. Tracy Warner, UnityPoint Health director of rural health resources, told the medical center trustees at their April 27 meeting that the DHS budget approved by the legislature cut Medicaid funding for “cross-over claims”. Under the current budget, a…
Read MoreAdvance tickets for Festival carnival, barbecue available
Tickets are now available for the Bell Tower Festival carnival. Inflatables by Bounce Around Inflatables will be located on the east side of the courthouse square June 9-10. Wristbands for Friday evening for $10, and Saturday wristbands are $20. Both prices are $5 less than day-of purchases. Wristbands are at the Chamber office at Jefferson city hall, Kum & Go,…
Read MoreDrier weather speeds planting, corn only a little behind average
Drier conditions as the week progressed allowed farmers to plant corn and soybeans during the week ending May 7, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork. However, below normal temperatures have slowed the emergence of crops.
Read MoreA tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald
~a column by Colleen O’Brien On November 10, 1975, an iron ore carrier named the Edmund Fitzgerald sank with all hands off Whitefish Bay in Ontario waters of Lake Superior. Because singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot wrote a ballad about it in 1976, the whole of North America was soon singing, and still sings, the sad song.
Read MorePaton native Loren Shriver shares experiences as astronaut with students
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Making his first visit to speak to the high school students in Greene County, former astronaut Loren Shriver shared his experiences in space and urged the students to reach for the stars in whatever field they choose to study and work. Charlie Hane of Jefferson, computer lab supervisor at the school, asked his uncle to…
Read MoreMarket to Market returns for fifth Iowa relay
The fifth annual Market to Market Relay will put a block party on Jefferson’s courthouse square Saturday morning, but only early-rising residents will see any of the fun. By 10 am, there will be nothing left. More than 2,500 runners will compete on 350 teams in the 75-mile-long relay race on the Raccoon River Valley Trail’s original “south loop” and then on other…
Read More200 Greene County children to receive free one-day pool passes
Beta Tau Delta will give free one-day pool passes for opening day at the Jefferson swimming pool and the Grand Junction pool. The first 100 children to register in each town will receive the free passes. Children should sign-up at the Greene County Community Center for passes to the Jefferson pool, or at city hall in Grand Junction for passes…
Read MoreElderbridge to host Jefferson info meeting May 18
Elderbridge Agency on Aging is conducting a series of meetings around the area to offer assistance to the elderly and their caregivers. The agency invites people to join them on Thursday, May 18, at the Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson for a 6 pm buffet dinner.
Read MoreProfessional rope jumper performing in Greene County
David Fisher, known as the world’s greatest rope jumper, will perform in Greene county six times next week. Fisher has been given the title of World’s Greatest Rope Jumper by Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! as well as being a Guinness world record holder. During his performances he encourages people of all ages to get in shape while having fun.…
Read MoreThe fun of science is ‘absolute’
Students at Greene County and Paton-Churdan were entertained Monday by a stereotypical zany scientist as portrayed by Steve Couch. Couch performed Rick Eugene Brammer’s “Absolute Science” at Greene County intermediate and elementary schools on Monday, and Brammer was at Paton-Churdan on Tuesday.
Read MoreSelfie Summer Safari in Jefferson
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street promotions committee invites visitors and area residents to get ready for fun in Jefferson’s downtown this summer visiting all of the many attractions and icons that make Jefferson unique.
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