Now through Dec. 7 – Holiday of Lights Silent Auction, Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson. Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Santa Claus will visit with friends. Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 pm – Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees, Elks Lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. View locally designed…
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Existing business growth grant to Greene Goods Market
Andy Krieger of Greene Goods Market has received an existing business growth mini-grant. The economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community has awarded a $500 grant for the manufacturing of holiday wreaths and garland “in-house” with the addition of equipment needed. The purpose of this mini-grant program is to financially assist business owners in Jefferson…
Read MoreLocal couple to open event rental and retail business in former quilting shop
Abby and Alex McConnell of Jefferson announced this week that they have purchased the building that most recently housed the Stitch, located at 217 E. Lincoln Way, between Thomas Jefferson Gardens and the Greene County Historical Musuem. The couple plans to open Legacy Events, with event and party rentals and supplies, as well as event management. The business will open…
Read MoreGrowing season ends with more than half of Iowa short on moisture
Farmers closed the season with 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 27, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warmer weather allowed tillage and fertilizer applications. There were reports of a few scattered corn fields remaining to be harvested. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 23 percent very short, 33 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1…
Read MoreJamaica library plans holiday open house
The Jamaica public library will host a Christmas open house for patrons and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 3 pm at the library. Holiday refreshments will be served. Those attending will be eligible for the grand prize drawing of the Jamaica history book published at the Jamaica Centennial in 1982 (a $20 value). Information about the library’s…
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Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet for its annual Christmas potluck meal and sharing Christmas carols following the business meeting. The meeting is Thursday, Dec. 1. Please note the meal and the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm instead of 6 pm. RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us / Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Upcoming events Thursday, Dec.…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 25
In Greene County district court Michael Marlin Matthews, 27, of Grand Junction was sentenced Nov. 21 to five years in prison on a charge of burglary- third degree and one year in prison on a charge of assault causing bodily injury or mental illness. The prison terms on concurrent. They were suspended and Matthews was placed on probation to the…
Read MoreVisits with Santa, tree lighting Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Seeing Santa is a great way to start the Christmas season for the younger set. They can give Santa their lists (or even sit on his lap) Thursday, Dec. 1, starting at 5:30 pm at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Visits with Santa will follow the ceremonial lighting of the trees on the north and west…
Read MoreMedical center’s extended care facility offers private pay alternative living option for seniors
Jefferson is the only home 93-year-old Alice Shriver has ever known, and she is happy to be able to stay here as a patient in the newly-developed Extended Care program at Greene County Medical Center. Alice grew up in the Jefferson countryside, moving into town when she entered high school. Jefferson is also where she and her late husband Lloyd…
Read MoreSanford Morton, 1942 – 2022
Graveside services will be held Nov. 27 at Coulter Cemtery for Sanford Morton, 80, of Jefferson, formerly of Coulter. Words of comfort will be offered by Jim Barber. Pall bearers will be grandsons Michael Von Stein, Noah Von Stein, Carter Morton and Jackson Morton. Military rites will be provided by a U.S Navy honor guard. Sanford George Morton was born…
Read MoreMedical center auxiliary plans holiday fundraisers
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary hopes to add festive joy to the holiday season while raising funds to benefit the medical center. Now through Dec. 7, the public is invited to admire the Christmas trees, wreaths, and one-of-a-kind table decorations in the medical center lobby for the annual Holiday of Lights. The items are all in a silent auction,…
Read MoreJefferson library expansion project presented to council
The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 22 meeting took the first step in a possible expansion project for the Jefferson public library. Pete Franks of Franks Design Group and Susan Laehn, president of the library board of trustees, presented the findings of a feasibility study of the project to the council. Franks’ presentation was a shortened version of what…
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