The Economic Vitality Team of Jefferson Matters will open the 2026 After Hours: Insider series Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p at the historic Sierra Community Theatre. This exclusive event invites community members to step behind the velvet curtains of the newly-remodeled theatre. Attendees will gain rare access to the projector area and the updated auditorium while learning…
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Local American Legion post seeking Boys State applicants
Boost your chance to be accepted at your college of choice while on an adventure Each year the local Legion Post #11 in Jefferson sponsors a delegate to attend Boys State. This program is only open to boys who are in the graduating class of 2027. Attendance at Boys State carries weight on a school application, as well as a…
Read MoreNew BYOB – Build Your Own Business – event launches in Jefferson to assist entrepreneurs
Local entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners have a new home for growth and connection. BYOB: Build Your Own Business, a quarterly event series designed to support the Greene County small business community, officially kicks off its inaugural session on Monday, March 2. BYOB offers a collaborative environment to learn, connect, and thrive, for persons in the “napkin sketch” phase of…
Read MoreSupervisors hear about solar panels, expand courthouse security, give last OK on DD20 project
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 26 meeting heard much of the information previously heard by the Jefferson city council about installing solar panels on county-owned buildings. Terry Dvorak of Red Lion Renewables explained the company would pay for and install the panels at various locations, and then sell the electricity generated by the panels back to the county…
Read MoreBowl-ieve in Jefferson fundraiser to support Jefferson Matters
Jefferson Matters invites community members to lace up their bowling shoes and come together for Bowl-ieve in Jefferson, a fundraising event that supports the behind-the-scenes work that helps Jefferson thrive. The event is slated for Saturday, April 18, from 7 to 9 pm at Spare Time Lanes in Jefferson. Bowl-ieve in Jefferson will bring friends, families, businesses and neighbors together…
Read MoreSupervisors continue work on FY27 budget
Hear request for Dreyfus funds for GJ ambulance The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 22 meeting heard a request from Terry Hoefle of the Grand Junction fire and rescue squad for funding toward replacing an aging ambulance. Total cost of the ambulance is $400,000, Hoefle said. He requested $10,000 from the Dreyfus fund, payable over two years. The remaining…
Read MoreSupervisors continue hearing on drainage project, hear budget request for MFRC
The Greene County supervisors spent much of their Jan. 19 meeting serving as trustees of Drainage District 20, primarily north and east of Churdan. The public hearing was opened Dec. 8, and remained open until the Jan. 19 meeting, allowing landowners in the district time to file an objection to the project if they desired. Total cost of the project…
Read MoreSheriff’s office partners with IA Dept of Rev for tobacco, nicotine, vape product education, enforcement
The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception in…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers wins at International Blues Challenge
~Special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline Weary Ramblers, based in Jefferson, won the solo/duo category of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, on Jan. 17, 2026. In addition, Weary Ramblers member Chad Elliott of Jefferson won Best Guitarist in the solo/duo category. “It was a surreal moment for the two of us. We both were honored and so proud to represent the…
Read MoreAdults encouraged to attend program on bullying, cyberbullying
Parents and community members are encouraged to attend “From the Playground to the Screen,” a program addressing conflict, bullying and cyberbullying. The program is slated for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. Speaker will be Robert Hackenson Jr. His presentation will include tips on coaching your child through conflict; teaching conversation…
Read MoreDeadline approaches for Bell Tower of Fame Award nominations
Carole Custer, chair of the Bell Tower of Fame Award selection committee, has announced a Friday, Feb. 13 deadline for submission of nominations for consideration for this year’s award. The selection committee is comprised of past Bell Tower Festival chairs and the award is presented at opening ceremonies of the annual Bell Tower Festival in Jefferson in June. The award…
Read MoreRegistration open for dementia prevention program
What if small, realistic changes you make today could significantly lower your risk of dementia tomorrow? Research highlighted by Brain Help & Hope shows that up to 70 percent of dementia risk is linked to lifestyle factors we can influence. That means there is real, evidence-based hope, and Greene County Public Health is bringing it straight to you. Beginning Tuesday, March…
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