The December event with Silicon Valley guests of Pillar Technology in Jefferson has gained the attention of local, state and national media. Numerous articles have been written with many available online. Jefferson Matters: Main Street has noted the articles as they have been published and has provided links to these articles on its website. To access the links, go to…
Read MoreDay: January 6, 2019
Free movies at Jeferson public library
Movie lovers of all ages are invited to free movies during January at the Jefferson public library. “The Land Before Time: The Big Freeze” will be shown Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. “The Mighty Ducks” is slated for Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 2:30 to 4:15 pm. Free snacks will be available. The movies will be shown in …
Read MoreCall for artists for mini bell tower project
The Tower View Team has always been interested in public art and pondered having large bells in the downtown similar to the cows in Chicago or Cys in Ames that have been creatively painted and displayed. This fall, a mini Bell Tower was constructed by Marc McGinn with help from Chris and Amy Milligan for use as a gauge for…
Read MoreAg Coffee planned for Jan. 18
Greene County Extension is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other ag professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The first Ag Coffee, planned for Friday, Jan. 18, from 9:30 to 11 am will be on the topic of farm succession. Tim Christensen, ISU Extension & Outreach farm management specialist, will share his…
Read MoreFarmers: Sign up now for cover crop incentive program
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last week reminded farmers about the Jan. 15 deadline to sign up for an innovative new program providing a $5 per acre premium reduction on their crop insurance in 2019 for farmers who planted cover crops this past fall.
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