Jefferson mayor Craig Berry opened the April 22 city council meeting by reading a mayoral proclamation honoring Jefferson Matters as the winner of a Great America Main Street Award (GAMSA). The proclamation noted that the award places Jefferson “among the best of the best” and notes “countless volunteers, community leaders, business owners, and residents who have worked together to build…
Read MoreDay: April 30, 2025
Letter to the editor – Do not allow eminent domain for CO2 pipelines
To the editor, A couple weeks ago I had a chance to read a Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) easement contract offer. WOW!! Ready to sign away your property rights “forever”? As written, it appears the contract would be applicable to ALL real estate residential, industrial, businesses, agriculture, wherever. Last year the Iowa Utility Commission (IUC) gave SCS eminent domain powers…
Read More2025 Bell Tower season opens Saturday
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will officially open weekends in May starting May 3-4. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Daily hours begin Memorial Day weekend through the end of October, with hours from 10 am to 4 pm. At this time, the elevator is not operable so tours will not include a trip to…
Read MoreMedicap Pharmacy now independent, Greene County Pharmacy
Publishers note – The following was provided by Sam Youngblood, RPh/owner We are proud to announce an exciting change at your local pharmacy. As part of our commitment to providing the community with quality, affordable care, we’re changing our name to Greene County Pharmacy. This update marks not only a fresh identity, but also a strategic move to help us…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center celebrates healthcare in May
The month of May kicks off with National Nurses Week from Tuesday, May 6, through Monday, May 12, and National Hospital Week starting Sunday, May 11 and going through Saturday, May 7. This is a very special time at Greene County Medical Center with celebrations for all healthcare workers. Both weeks will be filled with fun activities, a lot of…
Read MoreJeff resident discusses drag bingo at Jefferson council meeting
A drag queen bingo event slated for May 3 at The Centennial in Jefferson received some free publicity when resident Cindy Wise spoke against the event during the open forum of the April 22 Jefferson city council meeting. Owners of the building, Why Not Us, has received financial assistance from the city and state for rehabilitation of the building. A…
Read MoreHere we are we
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As the kids used to say, “Where we are we, Mom?” I was relieved when I could answer“Here we are we,” as I finally pulled into our intended destination. And now, I’m the one asking, “Where we are we?” hoping for an answer. After reading the first three pages of a really good book, Abundance,…
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