More than 80 persons heard plans and saw conceptual drawings of plans for a proposed $5 million expansion of the Jefferson public library at a joint meeting of the Jefferson public library board of trustees and the Jefferson city council. Studio Melee of West Des Moines was hired to design the project. Architects Curtis Ehler and Chris Wernimont, and industrial…
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Forces Under 40, ABC Award to be presented at Sunday afternoon event
The 2026 Forces Under 40 recipient is Shelby Wiggins, recognized for her ongoing involvement and leadership across a wide range of community initiatives. A Jefferson native, Shelby grew up in the community and attended Greene County schools, and now works in the loan department at Home State Bank as the loan accounting specialist. She also serves on the Jefferson Matters Events Team, helping plan and support community events throughout the year. Shelby…
Read MoreTree committee set to plant trees April 24
Jefferson again named a Tree City USA city It’s spring, and the Jefferson tree committee will again plant trees in Jefferson. This year’s planting takes place on Arbor Day, April 24. The committee will plant more than 100 trees with the help of Greene County eighth grade science students and instructor Dalton Faber. Peoples Bank in Jefferson is donating water…
Read MorePlanting off to slow start
Corn planting in Iowa reached 1 percent complete for the week ending April 12, 2026, which is 1 percentage point behind last year, when 2 percent of the crop had been planted. No soybean planting has been reported, which is 1 percentage point behind 2025, when 1 percent of the crop had been planted. There were 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week…
Read MoreApplications open for 144 CHI grants
The 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI) is now accepting applications for exterior home improvement grants for homeowners in the four communities that comprise the 144 Corridor—Paton, Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey. Applications are available at Rolling Hills Bank in Rippey, Community State Bank in Paton and Peoples Bank in Grand Junction. Applications are also available at the libraries in Paton,…
Read MoreSchultz to present George Gallup program April 12 at Grand Junction library
The Grand Junction Public Library will feature a program about Dr. George Gallup and the Gallup House in Jefferson on Sunday, April 12, at 2 pm in the Max F. Wetrich Community Room. Carol Schultz of Jefferson will present the program. Schultz is a George Gallup researcher and tour director of the Gallup House at 703 S. Chestnut St in…
Read MoreSupervisors OK road closures, detours for summer road projects
Also approve secondary roads’ 5-year plan The Greene County board of supervisors at their April 6 meeting approved road closures and detour routes for three upcoming county roads projects. In Grant Township, Parkland Ave will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 222nd St south to county road E-53 (235th St) to allow for bridge replacement. In Junction Township, X…
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…
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