Supervisors to discuss possible referendum for new jail

The Greene County supervisors at their regular meeting Monday will discuss calling an election for a new jail and financing it. They expect to receive preliminary numbers, financing options, and related information. Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities and Kristin Cooper of Ahlers & Cooney are expected to participate in the meeting. The discussion will begin at approximately 9 am. Audio…

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Jefferson earns Iowa Great Place designation

Now eligible for more additional state funding The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced Friday that 13 Iowa communities, including Jefferson, will receive the state’s support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture and history at the center of creative community development. The department designated new Iowa Great Places in Jefferson, Oskaloosa, Washington and Woodbine, and re-designated…

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