The proposed “next stage” in Greene County development was introduced by Greene County Development Corporation at a pair of meetings Feb. 23 and Feb. 28 at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Jefferson. “In the past few years Greene County has been humming, and we think we’ve reached the next stage in our development journey,” GCDC board member Rick Morain…
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Dear Tomorrow
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Most of us who plan to leave a legacy for our children think in tangibles like money or land, heirlooms, family portraits and photographs, precious books and art. A woman named Christian Figueres, head of the UN Climate Change Secretariat, thinks about leaving her children a habitable planet.
Read MoreHigh school musicians in busy stretch
Greene County is hosting the annual Heart of Iowa Activities Conference Fine Arts Festival Thursday, March 2. A display of visual art created by students from all the HOIAC schools will be at the Greene County Community Center during the day. Musicians will rehearse during the day and present a concert at 7 pm in the middle school gymnasium. The…
Read MoreScrabble Run part of this year’s Relay for Life
The 5K run/walk that’s part of the Greene County Relay for Life will have a new look this year in keeping with the 2017 theme, “Relay for Life – A Game Changer.”
Read MoreHome State Bank named 2016 Most Extraordinary Bank in the US
Sponsors construction of a school in Africa Home State Bank of Jefferson is the recipient of the 2016 Extraordinary Bank of the Year Award for being the #1 bank in the United States, presented by the Institute for Extraordinary Banking®. The bank credits the win to the forward-thinking, community-focused culture their employees and the customers and communities they serve have…
Read MoreCity sees increase in insurance costs
The city of Jefferson’s insurance premium could increase by as much as 18 percent, from $155,126 to $184,250, when the policy renews for the coming fiscal year.
Read MoreMedical Center, Medicap partner to offer MedSafe
Greene County Medical Center has joined with Medicap Pharmacy in Jefferson to obtain a MedSafe container. This secure receptacle allows people to drop off and safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted medications. The medical center’s pharmacy director, Bonnie Orris, is overseeing the MedSafe project. She said, “I have wanted to provide this service for years. Patients and families have…
Read MoreGJ council moving slowly to appoint mayor
The Grand Junction city council plans to wait until April to appoint someone to fill the position of mayor after the sudden resignation via text message by mayor Dave Kersey Feb. 19.
Read MoreCattlemen hold annual dinner, auction
Auction nets nearly $20K It was a profitable and fun evening Saturday when the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association hosted their annual banquet at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Almost 250 people joined the Cattlemen in raising $19,285 to promote beef products and provide scholarships to local students furthering their education.
Read More‘Shrek the Musical’ this weekend at Greene County HS
Tickets for the Greene County High School production of “Shrek the Musical” are available now at the school office, Home State Bank, and Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Jefferson. Show times are Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 5, at 2 pm at the school auditorium. Dinners in the high school cafeteria…
Read MoreFirst Java & Juice slated for Friday
Java & Juice in Jefferson is a way for the public to get acquainted with the various businesses and the employees in the Main Street district. The kick-off of this new project of Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s economic vitality committee is Friday, March 3, from 9:30 to 10 am at Unger Insurance.
Read MoreU.S. N&WR names Iowa No. 6 in ‘Best State’ ranking
DES MOINES –U.S. News & World Report released its 2017 “Best States” ranking Tuesday and ranked Iowa as the 6th “Best State” in the country. “Best States” is a unique rankings and news analysis platform designed to inform citizens, business leaders and policymakers alike about what’s working and what needs improvement across the country.
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