The Greene County Schools activities department will host a Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 17, at Greene County High School. The celebration will begin at 5 pm with a meet-and-greet in the high school commons. The induction ceremony will be held at 5:30 in the auditorium. The group will also be recognized Friday evening during halftime of the…
Read MoreYear: 2026
The last straw
~by Colleen O’Brien President Trump has accomplished many dastardly actions in his 10-year takeover of the American media, its listeners and the country we live in that is a work in process of humans living together equably. Even during the four years Joe Biden was president, Trump was a daily pain in the heart, soul and brain of thinking Americans.He…
Read MoreConservation activist Neil Hamilton to speak in Jefferson Oct. 25
Neil Hamilton, a leading voice in conservation, agricultural policy and land stewardship, will speak Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Hamilton’s talk, “Through Nature’s Lens: Where Are We with our Efforts to Protect Iowa’s Water, Land and Wildlife?” draws lessons from his three books — The Land Remains…
Read MoreFinally, it’s harvest time
Harvest is in full swing across Iowa, but behind a normal year due to the recent wet conditions. Crop report – There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 11, 2026. Topsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 23 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 6 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and…
Read MoreIowa history program, trivia challenge part of Iowa author’s Oct. 22 visit
Are you familiar with the Cedar Rapids sisters who gained national fame by allowing audiences to throw food at them during their performances? How well do you know Iowa history? An Iowa history trivia challenge will be part of a program titled “Iowa’s Rogues & Heroes” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 pm at the Milwaukee Depot located next to…
Read MoreAmerican Legion oratorical contest can net college scholarships
Greene County High School students along with homeschooled students in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Your local American Legion Post #11 will conduct the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” – before Dec. 7.The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. In addition to the awards…
Read MoreRound up for after-prom at Fareway this week
Customers at the Jefferson Fareway store can round up the total of their purchases this week, Oct. 12-17 to benefit the Greene County High School after-prom event. Pictured are after-prom chair Sean Sebourn with his daughter Eloise, and Seth Zabel of Fareway. Greene County prom is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Read MoreLocal author to give talk at Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library will host Iowa author Pamela Fritz Davis at an author talk on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2:30 pm at the library. Davis lives in Grand Junction and has recently published two books. Davis has written poetry and prose for many years, but only last year decided to publish her work and give public readings. Davis is…
Read MoreIowa Medicaid changes
Take action now to protect your coverage Changes coming to Iowa Medicaid could affect some Greene County residents enrolled in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP). Greene County Medical Center staff is encouraging members to learn what the changes mean for them now, before a notice arrives or a renewal deadline approaches. Beginning Dec. 1, 2026, certain IHAWP members…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center Foundation suggests ‘Give Smarter’
Charitable giving is about more than writing a check. The recent Smart Charitable Giving Seminar at Greene County Medical Center explored strategies for gifts you are already planning to make while potentially allowing you to keep more of your own money. Max Nees, CFP®, of Journey Financial and Ross Martens, CPA of Martens & Associates shared tips for practical planning involving qualified…
Read MoreOrnamental, turfgrass pest control course Nov. 4
Preregister before Oct, 28 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Jefferson, Iowa – Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at…
Read MoreRibbon cut Wednesday at The Jeffersonian
A line of people at the entrance to The Jeffersonian Wednesday afternoon harkened back to decades when students flowed through the doors to go to school. Some of those in line were returning to their old haunt, to where they went to high school. A ribbon cutting event was held Oct. 7 at the 1921 three-story brick building in Jefferson.…
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