Team fundraisers are an important part of the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life, but another part of the fundraising total comes from generous support by area businesses and organizations. Businesses and organizations around the county provide cash and in-kind sponsorships, as well items for the silent auction.
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Greene County Impact Award to Mary Weaver
Mary Weaver of rural Rippey has been chosen as the recipient of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established in 2010 to recognize an individual or individuals whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. Those honored include Lawrence Geisler, the Town and Country Band, Carson Griffith, Vickie and Tim Robbins, Doug Hawn, and…
Read More‘Pastries and Politics’ Saturday morning
An informal “Pastries and Politics” will be held Saturday, April 23, at 10 am at Homestead Bakery and Coffee on the southeast corner of the courthouse square in Jefferson. Rep Chip Baltimore and Sen Jerry Behn have been invited. They will make brief statements about the current legislative session and then open the floor for questions.
Read MoreRetail Scapes students ready for final presentations
Iowa State Extension and Outreach has partnered with Jefferson Matters: Main Street, the city of Jefferson and Greene County Chamber of Commerce to work with students in Iowa State University’s College of Design during the spring semester. The students are ready to present their final design interventions for Jefferson on Monday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m. at the Sierra Theatre. …
Read More‘Spring Into Greene’ County April 30
Spring Into Greene, the county’s own home, lawn and garden show, returns Saturday, April 30, hosted by the Greene County Chamber’s business promotion committee. Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Jefferson Garden Club are co-hosts. Spring Into Greene will take place at and around the courthouse square. Businesses who offer home and garden services and products will display their products…
Read MoreNat’l wildlife refuge status for Dunbar Slough back on the radar
Federal funds may become available to add acreage to Dunbar Slough in Scranton and Willow Townships. Greene County conservation Dan Towers briefed the county supervisors Monday on a renewed effort to obtain national wildlife refuge designation for the wetlands. According to Towers, county residents talked with Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, and Representatives Steve King and David Young last…
Read MoreSpring DAISY Award ceremony planned at medical center
Nominations due April 30 Greene County Medical Center is gearing up to honor its fifth DAISY Award winner on Wednesday, May 11. The medical center held two DAISY Award ceremonies in 2014, first honoring Jenny Taylor, director of clinical services, and then honoring public health nurse Laine Custer. In 2015, the medical center honored Lori Harrah, director of nursing in…
Read MoreDry weather lets planting progress
Iowa farmers had ample opportunities for fieldwork with 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending April 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. In addition to oat planting, corn planting began in earnest in most areas with scattered reports of soybean planting. Other field activities included tillage as well as anhydrous and fertilizer applications.
Read MoreText messages may tell story of Pizza Ranch fire
Text messages may tell a cryptic story of the fire that damaged the Jefferson Pizza Ranch early Jan. 27, and incriminate the brother of owner Rob Schultz. The document does not name the brother, but messages sent between the two tell a story. According to an affidavit now available at the Greene County clerk of court office, on Jan. 26 at 3:27…
Read MoreJeff council okays purchase of third downtown building
The Jefferson city council is continuing in the real estate business with the purchase of the corner building at 200 E. State St. The council at its April 12 meeting approved a purchase agreement with Bank of the West at a cost of $100. City attorney Bob Schwarzkopf told the council the city will realize a net gain in the…
Read MoreBranstad visits Hardin Township bioreactor
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News As part of his ongoing effort to show his commitment to the improvement of the state’s water quality, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad came to rural Jefferson Monday morning for a boots-on-the-ground tour of an 8-year-old bioreactor on the farm of Mike and Kathy Bravard. Area farmers, local and state politicians and a contingent of…
Read MoreCounty board okays 5-year road construction plan
Work on N-65, Hyde Park bridge planned for this summer County Road N-65 (D Ave) in western Greene County is at the top of the list on the secondary roads’ 5-year construction plan. The plan was approved April 11 by the Greene County supervisors after a presentation by county engineer Wade Weiss.
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