Genesis Development is hosting its second annual 5K run/walk Saturday, Sept. 22, starting at 9 am at the Webb House, 401 S. Wilson, in Jefferson. “Overcoming Obstacles” is this year’s theme. “This theme reflects the extra obstacles that persons with mental and physical disabilities face as they strive to live and work as independently, as possible, in their communities,” a…
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48 classic tractors, riders enjoy Scranton ride
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The seventh annual Scranton Tractor Ride was held Sunday, Aug. 19, with 48 classic tractors and some additional riders taking part. The event began and ended in Scranton although some vehicles joined the route in Jefferson as the tractors worked their way through Greene County. Lunch was served at Just One More in Jamaica.
Read MoreTori’s Angels benefit breakfast Sunday
Tori’s Angels will host its ninth annual breakfast benefit Sunday, Aug. 26, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Panora Community Center. Tori’s Angels is a Panora-based non-profit that provides financial and emotional support for families in central Iowa whose children are battling life-threatening illnesses, The family of Landon Martin of Jefferson is one of the families receiving support.
Read MoreMore State Fair results told
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson won first place and a $75 cash award in the Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum Yeast competition at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 16. Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor.
Read MoreYoung adult dance in Churdan Saturday
The Churdan Library is hosting a dance for young adults in grades 6-12 on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 7 to 10 pm. The event will be held in the Churdan Community Room. All youngsters are invited. Please bring your own drink and a snack to share.
Read MoreCommunity Conversation features permaculture gardening
Gardeners are invited to a Community Conversation to learn from Lynn Menz about permaculture gardening, his new passion. The informal event will be held Thursday, Aug. 30, at 5:30 pm at Menz’s home at 807 W. South St in Jefferson. Attendees will take the long lane to the Menz home to start the tout. They’ll see rainwater collection systems, interesting…
Read MoreIFAA scholarship to Gwen Black
Gwen Black, a 2018 Greene County High School graduate, received a $1,000 Brock Grain Systems Scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) during the Sale of Champions at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 18. IFAA is a non-profit organization established in 1988 dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and agriculture project members to pursue ag-related careers…
Read MoreStorefront signage mini-grant to Meythaler Photography
Dan and Britt Meythaler of Meythaler Photography received a $500 grant towards the new signage for their business, located at the intersection of E. State and N. Chestnut Sts. The storefront signage mini-grant is a project of Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s design committee along with financing partner Rotary Club of Jefferson.
Read MoreStar Party Sept. 7 at Whiterock Conservancy
The annual Star Party at Whiterock Conservancy is slated for Friday, Sept. 7, starting at 7:30 pm. The event is hosted by the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers. Participants at the free event will be guided by astronomy enthusiasts to peer through telescopes at the wonders of the night sky. “It is amazing what you can see from one of the…
Read MoreHighway 4 project starts next week
Work on Highway 4 in Jefferson (N. Elm St) will begin next week according to resident engineer Jenny Hoskins of the Iowa Department of Transportation. The road will be resurfaced from Lincoln Way north to Highway 30. A crew will begin patching next week. That will be followed by sidewalk work, and resurfacing will begin in 2-3 weeks. Hoskins explained…
Read MoreCosts of selling bonds and using TIF increasing for county
The Greene County supervisors approved hiring a third outside entity to assist with the process of paying for the Iowa Central Career Academy that will be built adjacent to the new Greene County High School. The board on Monday approved an agreement with D.A. Davidson to serve as a municipal advisor during the process of selling the general obligation bonds…
Read MoreMany residents question larger property tax bills
County offices have been flooded with telephone calls in the past week after property owners received their property tax statements. In general, taxes increased enough that people are asking “Why?” According to county treasurer Donna Lawson and Pam Olerich, who handles matters pertaining to real estate and taxes in the county auditor’s office, there are several reasons for the increases.
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