Interest is high for historic preservation of the buildings of Jefferson’s downtown. The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street has invited Main Street Iowa design consultant Tim Reinders to share his expertise on window restoration and replacement. This Business After Hours event and will be Monday, Oct. 24, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. A cash bar and snacks…
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Chamber director Hill resigns
Roccie Hill, the much heralded director of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce who assumed her duties Sept. 1, has resigned effective Nov. 4.
Read MoreFreedom Rock under way under wraps
The transformation of a 30-ton boulder into Greene County’s Freedom Rock has begun. Artist Bubba Sorensen arrived in Jefferson Tuesday. He primed the rock immediately and started painting Wednesday morning. As of 10:30, an American flag was developing on the east side of the rock. Sorensen was satisfied with the rock selected for the project. “It’s hard to find a…
Read MoreAll six supervisor candidates field questions at open forum
Greene County voters who attended a public forum for the candidates for county supervisor heard varying viewpoints from the six candidates, but sorting out differences between opposing candidates remains difficult. All six candidates were present: incumbent Mick Burkett and Alan Robinson in District 1; incumbent John Muir and Todd Madson in District 2; and incumbent Guy Richardson and Peter Bardole…
Read MoreMahanay tower birthday party well-attended
Comments made 50 years ago are still relevant Nearly 400 people gathered on the Bell Tower Plaza Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower’s 50th birthday. A half-dozen or so were also at the dedication of the tower Oct. 16, 1966. The program lasted just a big longer than an hour and included an abridged version of the original…
Read MoreMedical center receives LUCAS CPR system
The emergency room at Greene County Medical Center recently received a Lund University Cardiac Arrest System (LUCAS), a tool that standardizes chest compressions for patients needing CPR.
Read MoreFive on Nov. 8 ballot for Extension council
Voters will have the opportunity to elect five members of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County council at the Nov. 8 general election.
Read MoreDamp weather slows harvest, now several days behind normal
Fieldwork was slowed by damp, foggy conditions but farmers were able to make some harvest progress during the 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 16, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Many farmers reported waiting for crops to dry down in the field before harvesting and concentrating on corn rather than soybeans. Other activities for…
Read MoreCounty supervisor campaign forum slated Oct. 17
The six candidates seeking the three county supervisor seats up for election in November will take part in a candidates’ forum on Monday, Oct 17, in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson.
Read MoreJeff council talks about priorities for FY 2017
The Jefferson city council discussed priorities not only as a first step in establishing the budget for the next fiscal year, but also as a way to direct staff time in some cases. The discussion was at the end of the Oct. 11 regular council meeting.
Read MoreBell tower dedication ceremony to be re-enacted on Sunday
An abridged version of the original dedication ceremony of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will be the centerpiece of a festive celebration of the tower’s 50th anniversary this Sunday, Oct. 16. Sunday’s program comes from a transcription of an audio recording of the 1966 event done by Mikki Schwarzkopf as she worked on writing the story of Floyd and Dora Mahanay…
Read MoreSchool board forum this Wednesday
The Greene County Schools board of education will have an open forum next Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 pm at the administrative building, 204 W. Madison St in Jefferson. The open forums are an opportunity for members of the public to discuss items of their choice with board members and administrators. There will not be a quorum of board members…
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