Greene County 4-H Youth Development announces a full lineup of summer programming opportunities for youth in 2026. With a variety of engaging, hands-on experiences, this year’s offerings are designed to provide fun, learning, and skill-building for youth of all ages. Summer Day Camps are open to all youth, regardless of 4-H enrollment. These camps provide a welcoming environment for young people…
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~by Colleen O’Brien Before his tearing down the East Wing, before his renaming the Kennedy Center, before his bombing of fishing boats in the Caribbean and stealing a sovereign country’s leader and wife, before his posting a photo of Obama and Michelle as gorillas, before his “excursion” into the Middle East – actually, before he was elected – Trump promised…
Read MoreGrow Greene County awards $2.25 million in grants from 2025 gaming proceeds
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County, distributed $2,250,000 to organizations at its 11th Annual Awards Night, conducted in person at Wild Rose Jefferson Apri 7. Grow Greene County board members say it is the highlight of their year to hand out awards to the neighboring counties’ community foundations,…
Read MoreJeff council, library trustees slate joint meeting to hear architects’ presentation
The Jefferson city council and the Jefferson public library board of trustees will meet for a presentation by architects from Studio Melee of the final concept designs for the expansion of the Jefferson public library. The presentation will be a joint meeting of the two groups Monday, April 13, at 5:30 pm in the council meeting room at the municipal…
Read MoreSOAR with raptors at museum program
Three raptors will star at a Greene County Historical Society program at the museum Sunday, April 19. The free program begins at 2 pm. The birds will be accompanied by representatives from SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources), a non-profit orgnization based in Carroll County that supports raptor rehabilitation, education and research. “Two or three raptors will be the stars,” says…
Read MoreFree bike tune-up event April 25
Community partners are coming together to help local youth gear up for a safe and active spring and summer. A Community Bike Tune-Up Event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 9 am to 12 pm, at Midwest Mission, 219 N Chestnut Street in Jefferson. Hosted by Midwest Mission, Jefferson Kiwanis, and Rotary Club of Jefferson, this free event invites area youth to bring their bikes for…
Read MoreFirst crop report for 2026 growing season
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 6, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. “As I travel the state, farmers confirm that they’re feeling the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 3
In Greene County district court Jerry Lee Webb, 40, of Kansas City, Mo was sentenced April 2 to a time equal to what he has served after he pleaded guilty at arraignment to a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He was fined…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 2 against Shilow James Ashby of Grand Junction in a case initiated March 31. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge of two charges – public intoxication, and disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered April 2 against Julie Ann Wells of Carroll in…
Read MoreKelso Park to be Civil War encampment Wednesday
Jefferson residents in the Kelso Park neighborhood may hear unusual noises Wednesday afternoon, April 8, as 25 Greene County high school students will learn what life was like for a soldier during the American Civil War. Civil War reenactors David Burkett and OJ Fargo will teach and “drill” 25 students in Dena Boyd’s Iowa history class. The afternoon is an…
Read MoreRegistration for GrCo Virtual Academy open
Registration is now open for the Greene County Virtual Academy for the 2026-27 school year. Students enrolled in the academy will learn from home using an accredited online curriculum aligned with Iowa standards. Expectations of students in the academy will be the same as of students attending Greene County Schools in person; students will work toward the same Iowa academic…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present ‘Birds of North America’ April 10-12
The Community Players of Greene County will present “Birds of North America” by Anna Ouyang Moench, a two-person play that portrays the challenging conversations a father and daughter attempt over several years as they watch birds. Grace Hardaway plays the role of Caitlyn while Darren Jackson plays the role of John, her father. Over the years they watch birds together…
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