The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 26th annual charity auction. This year the club will give priority in its grants on three of Rotary International’s areas of focus: the health of women and children; peace and conflict resolution; and literacy. Non-profit organizations or entities whose programs or projects benefit others…
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Jeff Telecom donates to ARC food pantry
Jefferson Telecom is pleased to donate $500 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry, reinforcing its commitment to supporting families in need in our community. As part of a holiday giving initiative, Jefferson Telecom pledged to contribute to the ARC food pantry for every Internet upgrade made before Dec. 31. Jefferson Telecom stepped in to make…
Read MoreRetired ISP trooper Bob Hurley to speak at GJ library about his memoir
Robert Hurley will be at the Grand Junction public library Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 pm to discuss his book, 10-31 Crime in Progress. Hurley, a Jefferson resident of 44 years, is a retired Iowa State Trooper. A Dubuque native, he served in the Air Force in Japan as a security police officer. Returning to the United States, he earned…
Read MoreTownships slate public hearings
Townships have slated public hearings on their 2025-26 budgets as follows: Jackson Township – Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 9 am at the courthouse board room. Clerk Tom Lawton Dawson Township – Monday, Feb. 17, at 7 pm at 1696 130th St, Paton. Clerk Becki Cunningham
Read MoreGrCo school board plans summer projects, sees draft of 2025-26 calendar
On a day schools were closed due to wintry weather the Greene County Schools board of education approved almost $500,000 in summer projects. Two of the five board members attended the meeting via livestream to avoid snow and bitter cold. The board at its Feb. 12 regular meeting approved having the dirt work done for two practice fields at the…
Read MoreJeff council sets pair of public hearings
One on FY26 budget, one to issue $2M in bonds The Jefferson city council set a pair of public hearings at its Feb. 11 regular meeting. A hearing to levy the maximum property tax is slated for Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 pm. That will be a special meeting for the council City administrator Scott Peterson reported to the council…
Read MorePAWSome Pastry Academy Feb. 22 in Jefferson
Dog lovers and bakers are invited to the PAWSome Pastry Academy Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 pm in the culinary kitchen at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson. Attendees will learn to bake and decorate dog treats for their favorite canines. All necessary ingredients and baking tools will be provided, along with step-by-step instruction from an experienced…
Read MoreSupervisors decide ‘yes’ on jail project, take next step on HVAC project
The Greene County supervisors at their Feb. 13 meeting approved bids for the new jail and moving forward with the new HVAC system at the courthouse. Both projects have been discussed at length over the last several weeks. County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen provided cash flow projections, including interest revenue from funds now being held for them and cash on hand.…
Read MoreIDOT snowplow collides with tanker of soybean oil in snowy conditions
An accident that occurred Wednesday morning the intersection of Hwys 30 and U Ave (Hwy 144) could have been worse. As it was, it took nine hours to get both vehicles removed from the scene. Greene County sheriff Jack Williams reports that he, a deputy, and Grand Junction Fire and Rescue responded at 8:58 to a collision at that intersection…
Read MoreFundraising firm finds $3 million potential for Jefferson library expansion
A hoped-for expansion of the Jefferson public library to bring it up to 21st Century expectations has encountered its first large challenge. A study of the fundraising potential for an expansion, completed by Amperage Marketing and Fundraising, shows the community has the potential to raise $3 million for the project. The price tag for the proposed project was $9.7 million…
Read MoreSalvation Army exceeds $7,000 goal in annual fundraising
The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County has announced that it has raised $7,898.51 towards its goal of $7,000 for the year. This was the result of two fundraisers; Christmas in July netted $2,533.33 and the Red Kettle Campaign brought in $5,365.18. People can still donate by dropping off a donation at Home State Bank anytime. The Greene County…
Read MoreHome State Bank to offer free fraud education event for the public
Home State Bank’s Jefferson location is excited to welcome Al Perales for an hour-long fraud education event Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10 to 11 am, at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Home State Bank has seen a significant increase in fraud activity and understands that scammers are getting more creative and aggressive. To educate, prevent fraud, and to protect our…
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