The children’s department at the Jefferson public library will be closed next Monday when RAGBRAI® overnights in Jefferson, but the rest of the library will be open from 10 am to 10 pm to serve visitors.
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Jefferson Matters leading effort to recruit downtown businesses
A business recruitment expert predicted Jefferson’s population will grow by 500 in the next five years after “testing” local recruitment efforts last month. The Jefferson Matters: Main Street economic vitality committee is spearheading the recruitment effort. The committee participated in specialized training through Main Street Iowa this spring with the goal of preparing to recruit businesses to the Main Street…
Read MoreSoybeans, corn, hay all ahead of average year
Iowa farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was the greatest number of days suitable so far this crop year. Activities for the week included harvesting hay, scouting crops, and both ground and aerial herbicide and fungicide applications.
Read MoreSpecial clinic slated for back-to-school immunizations
The Greene County public health department is offering a special evening immunization clinic Wednesday, July 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The clinic is focusing on the required immunizations needed for students entering kindergarten, 7th or 12th grade in August. The clinic will be held at the public health office in the lower level at Greene County Medical Center. Persons…
Read MoreGina Brown selected as fair queen
Gina Brown will represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Gina was selected from a field of six candidates as the Greene County Fair queen Friday. She will begin her senior year at Greene County High School in August. She is an 8-year member of the Greenbrier 4-H club, a 2-year member of the 4-H…
Read MoreThings not to miss at the fair
The Greene County Fair offers something for everyone, from lamb wrestling at the 4-H/FFA sheep show and young girls with little cows, to chainsaw sculpture west of the Fair office.
Read MoreIt’s Fair Week in Greene County
It’s Greene County Fair time. The festivities began Tuesday and will continue through Monday. The fairground has a new look with two new barns constructed this spring that will house the beef exhibits. One is a completely enclosed barn for all the lead beef animals, right next to the showring. The other one, located just south of there, is an…
Read MoreCity council handles RAGBRAI matters at very short regular meeting
The Jefferson city council handled all agenda items in 5-1/2 minutes at its regular meeting Tuesday. The council approved a fireworks permit for the RAGBRAI® performance of Hairball July 23 at the intersection of E. State and N. Chestnut St. Council member Matt Wetrich, who is also one of the executive co-chairs of the RAGBRAI committee, said Hairball has done…
Read MoreHy-Vee, Home State Bank step up to support new animal shelter
The Jefferson Hy-Vee store and Home State Bank are adding some extra incentives to fundraising efforts for a new Greene County animal shelter when RAGBRAI® passes through the county July 23.
Read MoreGrand Junction to host Summerfest July 27-28
Grand Junction will host a Summerfest celebration throughout the community on Friday and Saturday, July 27-28. The events get under way on Friday, July 27, with a free outdoor family movie at the Grand Junction public library at 8:30 pm.
Read MoreStorytelling, ‘old iron,’ country school lessons – and ice cream
The Historical Society at the Greene County Fair ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society joins in at the Greene County Fair later this week with two days of storytelling in “history chats,” displays of classic farm equipment and the humble accessories of early rural life, tours and explanations of a historic one-room…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom hosting school supply drive
Jefferson Telecom has partnered with New Opportunities this year to supply school age children with the basic materials to succeed in school. Last year, roughly 250 children were given all of their school supplies including a backpack due to donations by the community.
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