The annual Bell Tower Festival relies on sponsors to assist in planning, providing volunteers, and for funding. With the theme Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home, sponsorship levels were made available at several levels. As of June 1, sponsors for the 35th annual Bell Tower Festival are: Emerald sponsors, $1,000 or more – Home State Bank, Peoples Trust…
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Plaza Stage offers full schedule of entertainment
The Plaza Stage will be the hub for activities as Bell Tower Festival organizers welcome munchkins of all ages to celebrate Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home. The schedule follows: Friday, June 13 6 pm – Flag Ceremony sponsored by the Elks Lodge on the Bell Tower Plaza. 6:50 – Presentation of the Colors by the VFW and…
Read MoreFestival T-shirts available now
Advance sale at discounted price for barbecue tickets, inflatables The official 35th annual Bell Tower Festival T-shirts are now available at the Greene County Chamber and Development office at 220 N.Chestnut in Jefferson. The tees feature a full-color screen print of the “Emerald County: There’s No Place Like Home” logo designed by Krystal Berger. Printed by Muir Embroidery on a…
Read MoreWhat’s for breakfast?
More than 200 dozen eggs, 150 pounds of sausage, 18 gallons of OJ, a dozen gallons of milk, coffee for an army and gallons of syrup and enough pancake mix to make hundreds and hundreds of pancakes! The grocery list is staggering for t he Jefferson volunteer fire department’s annual breakfast, served up the Saturday morning of the Bell Tower Festival for more…
Read MoreShow and Shine car and cycle show returns to Festival
s 35th annual Bell Tower Festival. All vehicles are welcome with check-in Saturday, June 14, from 8 to 11 am at the corner of W. State and Vine Streets in downtown Jefferson. Door prizes will be awarded, and the first 150 entries will get a dash plaque. Winners of awards will be chosen by the planning committee, and the top 10 awards…
Read MoreSpecial invitation to the Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Welcome to the Thomas Jefferson Gardens…..Greening Up Greene County! ! There might not be a yellow brick road, but there is a beautiful brick pathway to follow as from the gate at the corner of Chestnut and Lincoln Way that will take visitors on a journey through the newest attraction in Jefferson. The board of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens invites everyone to…
Read MoreChamber tells vendor line-up for Festival
Emerald County: There’s no place like home around the square Bell Tower Festival organizers are reminding us that “there is no place like home” as area residents and visitors enjoy the festivities, events and activities that are happening this “Emerald” year of the Bell Tower Festival. “We are happy to see the out-of-town vendors that return every year. We hope…
Read MoreWebb House open Friday and Saturday of Bell Tower Festival
The Webb House will be open Friday night, June 13, the Webb House from 8 to 10 pm for youth in grades 6 through 8. Admittance is free. Saturday night, June 14, the Webb House will be open from 7 to 9:30 pm for all youngsters in the county. Adults are welcome to come with their children. There will be volleyball, a chess…
Read MoreGreene County athletes at Special Olympics
Greene County High School Special Olympians joined nearly 3,000 other athletes along with coaches, parents and volunteers for the 30 year annual State Special Olympics track and field meet held at ISU in Ames May 22-24. The three day event began with opening ceremonies Thursday night. The team proudly displayed its new banner donated by ShineOn Designs. The banner complemented the…
Read More4-H news
Greenbrier 4-H club: The monthly meeting for the Greenbrier 4-H club was held Jan 13. Presentations were given by Kami Badger, Abby Badger, Brock Badger and Taylor Hardin. At the Feb. 10 meeting February meeting presentations were given by Kate Sandage , Sarah Sandage , Kyann Brown and Gina Brown.
Read MoreCounty high schools add to their alumni rosters
Paton-Churdan High School and Greene County High School both held commencement exercises last Sunday afternoon. At Paton-Churdan, Taylor Carroll (left) was honored as salutatorian and Emma Tilley (right) was valedictorian. There were nine members in the class. Greene County High School’s commencement acknowledged both Jefferson-Scranton and East Greene traditions. The class of 2014 is the last class to receive J-S…
Read MoreMemorial Day around the county
Memorial Day observances were held at cemeteries all over Greene County, all over Iowa and all over the nation. Many of them included VFW or American Legions honor guards. At Highland Township in Churdan, American Legion Edward English Post 198 provided military honors. At Scranton, Boy Scouts of Troop 536 raised the American flag. Greene County graduate Gabe Bardole was…
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