The Greene County Historical Society will host a special tea party that includes a look at Victorian clothing Sunday, July 20, at 2 pm at the historical museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Because space is limited, reservations are required for the free event. Call 515-386-4408 to assure a seat at the tea table. Dianne Piepel and Mikki Schwarzkopf…
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Laborshed study of Jefferson area planned
Jefferson Matters is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Jefferson area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Jefferson’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns. The purpose of the Laborshed study is to…
Read MoreGreene County Development Corporation will join Ames Regional Economic Alliance
In a historic move, Greene County Development Corporation (GCDC) elected today to join the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA). AREA (subject to board approval) will provide GCDC organizational administration, business retention and expansion, housing, and workforce development expertise as well as communication, website, and media support. Transition is scheduled to begin later this month, with strategic planning to restart later…
Read MoreScranton man killed in rear end crash
A Scranton man was killed when the tractor he was driving was rear-ended on Highway 25. According to the Iowa State Patrol accident report, Michael Thomas Dahl, 63, of Scranton was operating a 1969 Farmall tractor southbound on Highway 25, just south of 320th St. Neal Schoon, 62, of Bayard, was also southbound, driving a 1989 Mercury passenger car. Schoon…
Read MoreOrigin Homes breaks ground
Origin Homes and city of Jefferson officials held a groundbreaking ceremony June 30 at the site of one of three houses Origin is building in Jefferson in the coming months. All three houses are on in-fill lots, lots from with older homes have been removed. Two of the homes are in the 500 block of N. Vine St. The third…
Read MoreCounty supes approve funds for P-C Early Learning Center
The Greene County supervisors agreed at their June 30 meeting to provide $180,000 in funding to the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center for a new modular building. The funds will be taken from the county’s local option sales and service tax (LOSST) fund over five years. Board chair John Muir said the repayment schedule may be shorter. Per county attorney Thomas…
Read MoreMost of Iowa gets welcome rain
Precipitation, heavy in some parts of Iowa, reduced days suitable for fieldwork to just 2.7 during the week ending June 29, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. While beneficial, the wet conditions limited field activities throughout much of the State. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 9 percent short, 69 percent adequate and…
Read MoreMaster Conservationist program coming in July
Iowa State University Extension of Greene, Boone and Story counties are offering a Master Conservationist program Thursdays, July 31 through Sept. 11. The sessions will be from 5:30 pm until dust at various locations throughout the three counties. Course topics will include exploration of Iowa’s land and conservation history; prairie, forests and aquatic ecosystems; and conservation practices such as soil…
Read MoreDentists Teusch and Van Beek donate youth admissions to the Mahanay Tower
The Bell Tower Community Foundation is grateful to have local dentists Dr James Teusch and Dr Keith Van Beek team up to sponsor the youth admission at the Mahanay Bell Tower for 2025. The two have provided funds so all those age 18 years and younger can ride the elevator to the top and experience the Mahanay Bell Tower this…
Read MoreWoman charged with murder in Greenbrier shooting
A Jefferson woman has been charged with murder in the first degree. Greene County sheriff Jack Williams reports that sheriff’s personnel responded to a report of shots fired June 27 at 7:28 pm at 2264 M Ave in Greenbrier Township. Richard Thompson, 54, of Jefferson was found deceased in the residence. His wife, Christene Thompson, 49, of Jefferson was arrested…
Read MoreJeff council plans for summer sidewalk, street projects
Jefferson residents will be able to learn more about an extensive sidewalk project coming up for the west part of Jefferson. City engineer Jim Leiding told the city council at its June 24 meeting that a public meeting will be held “in the next month or so” on the plans to add a sidewalk on W. Lincoln Way from Grimmell…
Read MoreNew plan for P-C Early Learning Center
Supervisors discuss level of financial involvement The Greene County board of supervisors is considering committing $180,000 over several years to the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center. A final decision is pending auditor Billie Hoskins “running the numbers” for the local option sales and service tax (LOSST) fund, as that’s where the money would come from. PCELC board member Libby Towers updated…
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