Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in support of the application by the City of Jefferson on behalf of Why Not Us, LLC, for an upper story living project in the Centennial Block building owned by the group of investors. Awards totaling $2,639,538 were announced by IEDA for projects in five communities across…
Read MoreMonth: March 2023
Sec of State Pate explains ‘no activity’ notice, voter registration
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate encourages Iowans who receive a ‘No Activity’ notice in the mail from his office to respond to it quickly. Registered voters who did not participate in the 2022 general election have been made inactive and will receive a notice in the mail to confirm their residential address. Those who do not respond will remain…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 29, 2023 Rippey Library Library Hours: Monday thru Friday; 2 – 5pmStorytime at 4pm: Storytime Crafts available all weekTuesday, March 28: SpaceTeen Programs at 4pm: Wednesday, March 29: Scavenger HuntAdult Events at 3pm: Thursday, March 30: Easter CraftsRippey Community Easter Egg Hunt – The Rippey Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday April 8, at 10 am at the…
Read MoreSupervisors adopt comp board’s recommended wage increases, FY24 budget
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular meeting on Mar. 27, the Greene County board of supervisors opened a public hearing for the proposed FY2024 County budget. There were no written or oral objections received by the board. After closing the hearing, the board unanimously passed a resolution to adopt the compensation board’s recommendations for the salaries of elected…
Read MoreWhose best interest?
Once again, Senator Jesse Green is trying to use scare tactics and his own misguided opinion to influence constituents. In an opinion piece, Senator Green claimed that parents, teachers, and doctors are encouraging children to “mutilate” themselves and intentionally harming them. This is not only offensive to parents and professionals, but it’s dangerous. First, let’s look at the facts. “Senate…
Read MoreView from My Window
There are ways to reduce your risk of dementia I am taking a break from the anxiety being created by this legislative session and Governor Reynolds. Every day local control is being usurped in our schools, libraries, and the courts. In my opinion, every child should be equally loved, and parents have the responsibility and right to determine health care…
Read MoreLetters to a soldier in Vietnam led to 50 years of marriage
Editor’s note: Dennis and Patricia Young of rural Jamaica (Greene County) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on St Patrick’s Day. Their story is a unique one, beginning as pen pals from two different countries. The Youngs didn’t want any big celebration. They preferred to observe the anniversary with family and friends. Their daughter, Jennifer, interviewed them and wrote this story…
Read MoreABC Award to Sam Harding
Sam Harding was presented with the 2022 Above and Beyond the Call Award, the ABC Award, at a Community Appreciation Night hosted by Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community March 28 at Greene County High School. Sid Jones, 2021 ABC Award recipient, made the presentation. Harding was instrumental in the design and construction of the Webb House youth…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt, free dinner in Scranton this weekend
Sweet Treats, the community outreach program of the Scranton United Methodist Church, has two events planned this weekend. An Easter egg hunt is scheduled on Saturday, April 1, at 9 am. Youngsters should arrive at the Scranton School Memorial Park prior to 9 am. The Easter Bunny is expected to make a guest appearance. Bring your camera for photos with…
Read MoreOutstanding Website award to Experience Jefferson website
The Experience Jefferson website, a production of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community, was recognized by the Iowa Tourism as the outstanding website in the rural division at the Iowa Tourism Conference in Altoona last week. The purpose of the website is to create an engaging digital platform to entice people to visit and move to the community.…
Read MoreServices for older Iowans topic at Community Conversation
A service specialist from Elderbridge Agency on Aging will be the presenter at a Community Conversation Thursday, April 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Services available to persons aged 60 and older and their caregivers to maintain independence, including congregate meals, evidence-based exercise programs, elder abuse, housing, transportation, health care, adaptive equipment and caregiver support will be discussed. Conversation…
Read MoreHistorical Society program on broom making reset for April 1
A program on Jefferson’s broom factories, which operated from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century, will take place Saturday, April 1, at 2 pm at the historical museum, 218 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The program was originally set for Sunday, March 26, but was postponed because of inclement weather. Museum program director Margaret Hamilton will tell the…
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