More than 50 residents attended an open house last week to learn more about the proposed sidewalk project on the west side of Jefferson. The proposal is to construct sidewalks on the north side of W. Lincoln Way west of Grimmell Rd, and around the curve to the south on the west side of the road to Westwood Drive. On…
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Mahanay Bell Tower adding October hours
59th anniversary of Tower dedication to be marked Oct. 16 with special Tower Tunes Live The Mahanay Bell Tower has expanded hours again this year and will be open daily during the month of October from 10 am to 4 pm. Youth 18 & younger will continue to have free admission courtesy of Jefferson dentists, Dr. Keith Van Beek and…
Read MoreKiwanis supports Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Greene County children
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson presented a $700 donation to Caring Hearts of West Central Iowa on Oct. 1 to help fund the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Greene County. Caring Hearts executive director Joellen Buerckley accepted the gift at the club’s weekly meeting. In Greene County, nearly 300 children are enrolled in the program, receiving free, age-appropriate books each…
Read MoreNational 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11
National 4-H Week is October 5-11, 2025. The theme this year is “Beyond Ready,” which emphasizes preparing youth for life and career through 4-H programs. It is dedicated to celebrating and inspiring 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni nationwide. That includes 6 million 4-H’ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers, and 35 million alumni. They will be celebrating the 4-H mission which is…
Read MoreBoard of adjustment upholds decision that drag bingo does not violate zoning
The Jefferson board of adjustment approved an administrative review by building and zoning officer Chad Stevens that determined a drag queen bingo event held at The Centennial last May 3 was not in violation of the city’s zoning ordinance. The decision followed a hearing Oct. 3 at which 16 persons spoke. The review was requested by Izaak Wangler, who lives…
Read MoreIowa Cover Crop, Ahrenholtz recognized for clean water efforts
Greene County was well represented at the 2025 Iowa Watershed Awards, where several residents were recognized for their contributions to conservation and water quality. Iowa Cover Crop, a farmer-owned specialty seed and application business based in Jefferson, received the Team Impact Award for its work helping farmers and landowners across the Midwest adopt cover crops and regenerative practices. Founded in 2014…
Read MoreAttn: Fifi and Bowser – don’t do your ‘business’ on the courthouse grounds
The Greene County supervisors at their Sept. 29 meeting put canines who visit the courthouse grounds, as well as their owners, on notice that if doggie doodoo continues being left on the courthouse grounds, doggies won’t be allowed there. An increase in the number of doggie piles being left on the lawn prompted the supervisors to review county policy. First,…
Read MorePaint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Greene County Medical Center is asking area businesses to Paint the Town Pink to educate and support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s campaign invites local businesses to deck out their storefronts in pink, post photos on social media and tag Greene County Medical Center to show their support. Participants will not only shine a spotlight on…
Read MoreSierra hosts open house to showcase interior renovations
The Sierra Community Theatre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its reopening after several weeks of interior renovations. Guests toured the updated lobby and auditorium, where they saw the new carpet, tile, and lighting. But the real stars of the show were the faux-leather rocker chairs that replaced the auditorium’s decades-old seating. The event drew an…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 26
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty to charges as follows: Jay Dolliver Orsack, 58, of Churdan, ongoing criminal conduct- influence enterprise (two counts), pimping/pandering for prostitution; and Stephanie Denise Perry, 68 of Jefferson, gambling- false statement on application. A trial date was set for Oct. 27 for Orsack and for Nov. 19 for Perry. Cases were initiated…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Brandy Michelle Burrow of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must pay a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge and $105 restitution to Hy-Vee on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Tanner Dean Bush of…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – September 2025
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff: Tuesday, Sept. 30: At 9:08 am a deputy investigated an attempted burglary in the 900 block of Cedar St in Scranton. At 7:25 pm Kegan Claiser, 26, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on charge of driving while license barred and operation without a interlock device*. Monday,…
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