The Town and Country Band will present Music of the Seasons Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 pm at the Baptist Church in Churdan, and again Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The band will perform a variety of Christmas music, with favorites like “Silver Bells” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, along with Celtic music,…
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Local media named as Friend of the Year by Jefferson Friends of the Library
Since 1997, the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library have honored an outstanding library volunteer. This year, five honorees were chosen for their excellence in generating enthusiasm through their broadcasts and news reports promoting library events such as the many reading programs held throughout each year for children, teens and adults. The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library have awarded…
Read MoreSupervisors say ‘no’ to dogs on courthouse lawn, ‘yes’ to paving E-57
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors at their Nov. 28 meeting again discussed with county attorney Thomas Laehn the policy for use of the courthouse and grounds. Although the Jefferson city council has taken steps to promote upper story living downtown, the county supervisors seem unwilling to welcome those residents’ dogs. The courthouse grounds are off limits…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year – Many holiday activities slated
Now through Dec. 7 – Holiday of Lights Silent Auction, Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson. Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Santa Claus will visit with friends. Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 pm – Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees, Elks Lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. View locally designed…
Read MoreExisting business growth grant to Greene Goods Market
Andy Krieger of Greene Goods Market has received an existing business growth mini-grant. The economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community has awarded a $500 grant for the manufacturing of holiday wreaths and garland “in-house” with the addition of equipment needed. The purpose of this mini-grant program is to financially assist business owners in Jefferson…
Read MoreLocal couple to open event rental and retail business in former quilting shop
Abby and Alex McConnell of Jefferson announced this week that they have purchased the building that most recently housed the Stitch, located at 217 E. Lincoln Way, between Thomas Jefferson Gardens and the Greene County Historical Musuem. The couple plans to open Legacy Events, with event and party rentals and supplies, as well as event management. The business will open…
Read MoreGrowing season ends with more than half of Iowa short on moisture
Farmers closed the season with 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 27, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warmer weather allowed tillage and fertilizer applications. There were reports of a few scattered corn fields remaining to be harvested. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 23 percent very short, 33 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1…
Read MoreVisits with Santa, tree lighting Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Seeing Santa is a great way to start the Christmas season for the younger set. They can give Santa their lists (or even sit on his lap) Thursday, Dec. 1, starting at 5:30 pm at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Visits with Santa will follow the ceremonial lighting of the trees on the north and west…
Read MoreMedical center auxiliary plans holiday fundraisers
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary hopes to add festive joy to the holiday season while raising funds to benefit the medical center. Now through Dec. 7, the public is invited to admire the Christmas trees, wreaths, and one-of-a-kind table decorations in the medical center lobby for the annual Holiday of Lights. The items are all in a silent auction,…
Read MoreJefferson library expansion project presented to council
The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 22 meeting took the first step in a possible expansion project for the Jefferson public library. Pete Franks of Franks Design Group and Susan Laehn, president of the library board of trustees, presented the findings of a feasibility study of the project to the council. Franks’ presentation was a shortened version of what…
Read MoreSewer rates to increase in Jefferson, again
Bid awarded for wastewater treatment plant improvement project The increased cost of construction will cause Jefferson residents and businesses to figuratively flush money down the toilet for the next five years. The Jefferson city council plans at its Dec. 13 meeting to increase sewer rates another 4 percent effective with the January billing, added to the 11 percent increase that…
Read MoreDideriksen resigns from Scranton city council
There is a vacancy on the Scranton city council following the resignation of Dave Dideriksen. The Dideriksens have sold their Scranton home and purchased a house in Jefferson. They plan to move before Christmas. His resignation was effective following the Nov. 8 meeting. The council plans to appoint someone to fill the seat at their Dec. 13 council meeting. That…
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