Plans to re-open Angie’s Tea Garden after city does rehab work A group of women has kicked off a plan to bring Angie’s Tea Garden back to downtown Jefferson. Spurred on by the realization that the absence of this iconic tea room in the community was having an impact on other businesses, many of them women-owned, a core band of…
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Nativity Festival set for this Sunday
Concert line-up includes ‘Dr Holly’ on saxophone and 7-year-old singer Delaney Pedersen Nativity scenes will be the centerpiece of the eighth annual Nativity Festival this Sunday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Nativity Festival not only celebrates the Christmas story, but it provides an opportunity to support the Heart of Iowa affiliate of Habitat for Humanity…
Read MoreExtension offers help on Farm Bill decisions
ISU Extension and Outreach meeting in Jefferson will address enrollment and election for 2018 Farm Bill programs Upcoming Iowa State University Extension and Outreach meetings will provide guidance for Iowa farmland owners and operators reviewing their options under the 2018 Farm Bill. Farmland owners and operators have the opportunity to make a new decision on their enrollment and election between…
Read MoreSupes hear report, budget request from GCDC
Also agree to holiday lighting on the courthouse ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting on Dec 2, the Greene County board of supervisors heard a summary from Sid Jones and Ken Paxton about the work of Greene County Development Corporation over the past year. GCDC requested continued county funding of $50,000 in fiscal year ‘21.
Read MoreP-C NHS collecting gifts for older children
The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society is hosting a gift drive targeting children ages 10-14. Last year members participated in the Salvation Army’s “Santa’s Elves” project and noticed a shortage of gifts for children in that age range. This year they want to help. Unwrapped items can be dropped off at the Paton-Churdan school office before Dec. 16. Gift…
Read More2019 growing season inching toward finish line
Rain and snow suspended harvest activity and limited other fieldwork across much of Iowa as farmers were held to 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Dec. 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Wet conditions have producers inching toward the finish line as the 2019 harvest nears completion.
Read MoreCommunity Players to present ‘Clue The Musical’
The board game Clue will come to life on stage as the Community Players of Greene County present “Clue The Musical”. Performances are slated for early March. Auditions will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 pm, and Monday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 pm at the Masonic lodge, 120 N. Wilson in Jefferson. Prospective cast members…
Read MoreSupes discuss open forum, hear report on TIF revenue
Also hold public hearing for DD191 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors discussed doing away with the open forum part of board meetings during their regular meeting on Nov 25. County attorney Thomas Laehn reported he had attended a conference at which the state attorney general’s office recommended the removal of open forum segments of…
Read MoreJeff council hears progress reports on its downtown buildings
The city of Jefferson has spent more than $450,000 rehabilitating four historic downtown buildings and more work is needed on every one of them. No money has been spent yet on the city’s newest acquisition – the building at 100 E. State St that was most recently home to Angie’s Tea Garden. At the request of the council, building/zoning officer…
Read MoreCommunity Tree Lighting Dec. 5
The Christmas holidays in Jefferson will kick off officially Thursday, Dec. 5, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting held in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Several organizations have been coordinating this special event to enhance the evening even further. Here’s the timeline for the Community Christmas Tree Lighting Event: • 5-6 pm Holiday stories at the Jefferson public library read by…
Read MoreNew dermatology provider at medical center
Beginning next week, Greene County Medical Center welcomes a new dermatology specialist to its team of visiting specialists. Savannah Rife, ARNP, will replace current dermatology provider Anne Nelson effective Tuesday, Dec. 3. Rife is affiliated with Iowa Dermatology in Ankeny. Beginning in December, she will be onsite in Jefferson the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Persons who want…
Read MoreCorn harvest nearly finished, two weeks behind normal
Rain and recent snow melt across Iowa delayed harvest and other fieldwork progress as farmers were held to 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Propane shortages across the state remain an issue as farmers try to dry their corn due to high moisture content.
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