Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2018-2019 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks.
Read MoreDay: July 15, 2018
Homstad repaints E. Lincoln Way mural
Project funded by Garden Club with Community Foundation help All of Jefferson is abuzz with preparations for RAGBRAI, the rolling “city” that will stay overnight here on July 23. The Jefferson Garden Club has been working on a big project for several months to help make the community shine.
Read MoreDave, Becky Wolf to be honored at State Fair
Dave and Becky Wolf of Scranton will be recognized as one of 10 recipients of The Way We Live Award at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 11:30 am on the Christensen Farm Stage in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center. The Way We Live Award…
Read MoreSafety Camp slated for July 30-Aug 2
All children who will start kindergarten next month (age 5 by Sept. 15, 2018) are invited to attend Safety Camp at the Greene County Community Center July 30-Aug. 2. Classes will meet from 9 to 11 am. There is no charge thanks to generous sponsorship by the Jefferson Elks.
Read More2017 pheasant harvest tops 220K; 2018 nesting forecast mixed
An estimated 55,000 hunters harvested more than 221,000 roosters in Iowa last fall; a slight decline from 245,000 harvested in 2016. Hunters reported good success across the entire northwest quarter of Iowa. An early look at the 2018 pheasant forecast begins with nesting success which is likely a mixed bag.
Read MoreSpecial clinic slated for back-to-school immunizations
The Greene County public health department is offering a special evening immunization clinic Wednesday, July 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The clinic is focusing on the required immunizations needed for students entering kindergarten, 7th or 12th grade in August. The clinic will be held at the public health office in the lower level at Greene County Medical Center. Persons…
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