Sheriff Jack Williams is working this month to convince Greene County voters that the ballot question asking for a $10 million bond issue to build a new county jail is critical and should be approved. A similar ballot question, but for $12.685 million, failed a year ago. The new proposal is for a jail with five fewer cells, a smaller…
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World Mental Health Day, Tuesday, Oct. 10
World Mental Health Day 2023, Oct. 10, is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they…
Read MoreGCDC honors Andy Rowland as Entrepreneur of the Year
On the eve of the first dirt being moved for Rowland Construction’s Water Tower housing project, Andy Rowland was presented with Greene County Development Corporation’s first Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Chuck Offenburger presented the award at GCDC’s community information event Oct. 2 at Wild Rose Casino. The event, which was open to the public, replaced GCDC’s more formal annual…
Read MoreMahanay Tower marks anniversary of dedication Oct. 16 with concert, free admission for all
The dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower took place 57 years ago on Oct. 16, 1966, and each year it is a time to celebrate. This year, the Tower will be open Oct. 16 from 10 am to 2 pm with free admission for all. The Bell Tower Community Foundation would like to particularly invite local employers to send their…
Read MoreJefferson Matters drops Chamber from name
The organization formerly known as “Jefferson Matters: A Chamber and Main Street Community”, formally announces its new name of “Jefferson Matters”. After the merger of the Jefferson Matters: Main Street program and Greene County Chamber of Commerce in the spring of 2020, it was decided to have a lengthy, inclusive name, acknowledging both previous organizations. After three years of letting…
Read MorePublic health tells flu, Covid-19 immunization clinic dates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there were as many 54 million cases of the flu, up to 650,000 hospitalizations and as many as 58,000 flu-related deaths between October 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023. Vaccinations can help lower your risk of becoming one of these numbers during the 2023/2024 flu season. However, the flu is not…
Read MoreNominations open for ABC Award
Jefferson Matters is seeking nominations for the 2023 ABC Award. Nominations are to be submitted by Wednesday, November 22, 2023 by 4 p.m. The award will be presented later at the Community Appreciation Night in 2024. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities…
Read MoreThe Studio receives grant from Jefferson Wants You fund
The Studio hair salon is a recipient of a $3,500 grant from the Jefferson Wants You incentive fund. The Studio is owned and operated by Kelsie Wearmouth and her partner Chuck Foster. The salon will offer haircuts, highlighting, root color, balayage, bright colors, curly haircuts, men’s cuts, hair extensions, kids’ cuts, up-styles, perms and facial waxing. The Studio is located…
Read MoreHarvest in progress across Iowa
Warm and dry weather prevailed throughout much of Iowa this week resulting in 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 1, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities for the week were primarily harvesting corn and soybeans. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 28 percent very short, 45 percent short, 26 percent adequate…
Read MoreNew jail topic for Community Conversation
The Nov. 7 bond referendum for a new county jail is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, Oct. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Speakers will be Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse, and county attorney Thomas Laehn. They will discuss the need for a new jail. Voters are being asked to approve a…
Read MoreApplications open for 2024 Grow Greene County grants
Grow Greene County announced the 2023-24 competitive grant application is available Oct. 1, 2023 and due by Feb. 15, 2024. These grants are open to nonprofit, governmental and charitable organizations from Greene County. Funds will be awarded in early April. Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation is the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license for Wild Rose Entertainment,…
Read MoreJeff council hears from the public about camper parking and city funds for Kading housing project
Jefferson residents had all the time they wanted to talk about issues with the city council at the regular meeting Sept. 26. Residents were there in force to talk about a pair of agenda items – proposed zoning ordinances pertaining to camper/RV/boat/trailer parking; and the proposed Kading housing project. The new ordinance would prohibit parking campers, RVs, boats, trailers or…
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