More than 50 residents attended an open house last week to learn more about the proposed sidewalk project on the west side of Jefferson. The proposal is to construct sidewalks on the north side of W. Lincoln Way west of Grimmell Rd, and around the curve to the south on the west side of the road to Westwood Drive. On…
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Mahanay Bell Tower adding October hours
59th anniversary of Tower dedication to be marked Oct. 16 with special Tower Tunes Live The Mahanay Bell Tower has expanded hours again this year and will be open daily during the month of October from 10 am to 4 pm. Youth 18 & younger will continue to have free admission courtesy of Jefferson dentists, Dr. Keith Van Beek and…
Read MoreBoard of adjustment upholds decision that drag bingo does not violate zoning
The Jefferson board of adjustment approved an administrative review by building and zoning officer Chad Stevens that determined a drag queen bingo event held at The Centennial last May 3 was not in violation of the city’s zoning ordinance. The decision followed a hearing Oct. 3 at which 16 persons spoke. The review was requested by Izaak Wangler, who lives…
Read MoreIowa Cover Crop, Ahrenholtz recognized for clean water efforts
Greene County was well represented at the 2025 Iowa Watershed Awards, where several residents were recognized for their contributions to conservation and water quality. Iowa Cover Crop, a farmer-owned specialty seed and application business based in Jefferson, received the Team Impact Award for its work helping farmers and landowners across the Midwest adopt cover crops and regenerative practices. Founded in 2014…
Read MoreAttn: Fifi and Bowser – don’t do your ‘business’ on the courthouse grounds
The Greene County supervisors at their Sept. 29 meeting put canines who visit the courthouse grounds, as well as their owners, on notice that if doggie doodoo continues being left on the courthouse grounds, doggies won’t be allowed there. An increase in the number of doggie piles being left on the lawn prompted the supervisors to review county policy. First,…
Read MorePaint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Greene County Medical Center is asking area businesses to Paint the Town Pink to educate and support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s campaign invites local businesses to deck out their storefronts in pink, post photos on social media and tag Greene County Medical Center to show their support. Participants will not only shine a spotlight on…
Read MoreSierra hosts open house to showcase interior renovations
The Sierra Community Theatre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its reopening after several weeks of interior renovations. Guests toured the updated lobby and auditorium, where they saw the new carpet, tile, and lighting. But the real stars of the show were the faux-leather rocker chairs that replaced the auditorium’s decades-old seating. The event drew an…
Read MoreJeff council OKs purchase of Jet Vac truck for water/sewer crew
The city of Jefferson sewer and water crews will have a “new” tool to clean sewers, lift stations, manholes, catch basins and drains. The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 28 meeting approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner Jet Vac truck at a cost of $275,000. With the purchase, the city will no longer contract for sewer cleaning at…
Read MoreJefferson named All-Star Community by Iowa League of Cities
The City of Jefferson was named a 2025 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities for its building restorations on Jefferson’s downtown square. The city was recognized at an Awards Banquet at the League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit, held in Des Moines from Sept. 17-19. The All-Star Community Award is the most prestigious honor given by the League to…
Read MoreNominations open for Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame
Greene County schools athletic department is now accepting nominations for the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. Community members are encouraged to submit nominations to help recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on Greene County athletics, including those who graduated from any of the schools now part of the school district. Nominations are due to…
Read MoreShort agenda for Jeff city council meeting
City engineer Jim Leiding of Bolton & Menk used his time at the Sept. 23 Jefferson city council meeting to remind residents of an upcoming informational open house about the proposed sidewalk project on the west side of Jefferson. The project calls for sidewalks along one side of W. Lincoln Way west of Grimmell Rd, on Westwood Drive, and on…
Read MoreScranton Manufacturing sold to Federal Signal Corporation
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental and safety solutions headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, announced Sept. 25 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc. d/b/a New Way Trucks, a leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles. As a family-owned business, New Way has established itself as one of the…
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