Origin Homes has been honored with a 2025 Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) Housing Impact Award for its innovative infill housing development project in Jefferson. The award recognizes the company’s commitment to community-focused development, thoughtful design, and housing solutions that strengthen rural Iowa communities. Origin Homes’ Jefferson project was recognized for transforming underutilized land into high-quality, attainable housing that complements…
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Presentation April 7 on proposed veterans memorial
A committee formed in November to fund and erect a new memorial to Greene County military veterans (not to be confused with the Schoolboys Soldiers of Rippey monument). The committee is working to find a location, design and raise funds for the project. The committee invites all those who want to be part of selecting the site to a short…
Read MoreNotice – Cemetery clean-up in Jefferson
Spring clean-up of the Jefferson municipal and St Joseph cemeteries will take place Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7, weather permitting. Any items not in a permanent vase will be removed by the cleaning crew.
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