Jefferson was recognized for its continued downtown revitalization and community efforts at the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards Thursday, May 7. Jefferson received two competitive project awards along with a leadership recognition, highlighting the partnerships and initiatives that continue to shape the downtown experience and support local businesses. The Centennial Building was awarded the prestigious “Building Rehabilitation” honor, recognizing…
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Local chiropractors team up to pay youth admission to Mahanay Bell Tower for 2026 season
The Bell Tower Community Foundation is happy to announce that for the 2026 season, all youth ages 18 and under will receive free admission to the top of the tower, thanks to the generous support of a dedicated group of local chiropractic professionals. This year’s youth sponsors are committed to ensuring that every child and teenager in the community and…
Read MoreSupervisors hear about new unified behavioral healthcare system
The Greene County supervisors received a tutorial on the state’s new unified Behavioral Health System at their May 4 meeting. The new system, which launched July 1, 2025, seeks to combine mental health and substance use services to streamline access and ensure consistent care across the state. Iowa Primary Care Association was selected to administer the program. Iowa PCA was…
Read MoreGCLA ‘Around the World in Greene County’ multicultural program debuts May 12 in Rippey
The Greene County Librarians Association is rolling out “Around the World in Greene County” this month. The county-wide multicultural program, featuring all six Greene County libraries, will debut with a Culture Café on Tuesday, May 12, from 5 to 8 pm at the Rippey public library. The event will showcase the new materials purchased for the Rippey library with funds…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom helps local fourth graders ride into summer safely
Jefferson Telecom once again partnered with Greene County Elementary School to provide bicycles to local 4th graders, helping students head into summer with both excitement and an important reminder about bike safety. This year, 30 students received bikes through the annual initiative led by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom, and his wife Cindi, GCCSD board president. The program…
Read MoreJeff council approves FY27 budget
Levy rates are decreasing slightly The Jefferson city council at its April 28 meeting held a public hearing on the 2026-27 city budget and, after hearing no public comment, approved the budget. City finance officer Henry Pohlmeyer presented the budget, his first presentation since assuming the role of finance officer in October. He has been assistant park & recreation director…
Read MorePlanting progresses, but still behind last year
There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 3, 2026, which is 1.0 day more than last year. Corn planting in Iowa reached 42 percent complete, which is 5 percent behind last year when 47 percent of the crop had been planted. Soybean planting reached 27 percent, which is 9 percent behind 2025 when 36 percent…
Read MoreCandidate Trone Garriott in Jefferson Tuesday
State senator Sarah Trone Garriott, candidate for Congress from Iowa’s Third Congressional District, will speak in Jefferson Tuesday, May 5, as part of her 21-day, 21-county “Faith in Iowa” tour. Throughout the tour, Trone Garriott is hosting town halls with residents across the district, listening to their concerns and sharing her vision for lowering costs, improving healthcare, and restoring trust…
Read MoreJefferson Matters honors Daubendiek for many years of service
Jefferson Matters is recognizing and celebrating the service of longtime leader Jamie Daubendiek as he concludes his term as past president in April 2026. Daubendiek served as president of Jefferson Matters from 2013 to 2023, followed by three years as past president from 2023 to 2026. During that time, he played a key role in guiding the organization through years…
Read MoreCounty attorney Laehn explains extradition policy, plans for staff transition in his office
County attorney Thomas Laehn wants the public to know there are no “get out of jail free” cards for crimes committed in Greene County. He talked with the county supervisors at their April 27 meeting, hoping for press coverage on that topic. Laehn said he had received phone calls from members of the public about his extradition policy. In recent…
Read MoreDoes to host Mother’s Day brunch
The Jefferson Does in partnership with the Jefferson Elks will host a “Sage and Roses” Mother’s Day brunch Sunday, May 10, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Elks lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for ages 5-8, and children 4 and younger will eat at no charge. All are welcome.
Read MoreSupervisors approve FY27 budget with decreased levy rates, increased revenue and spending
The Greene County supervisors at their April 27 meeting held a public hearing at which there were no comments and then approved the budget for the coming fiscal year 2027, (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027). Of all the various levies, the general supplemental levy is the only levy not decreasing; it will remain at $2.39 (per $1,000 of…
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