The Jefferson city council set the price tag at $5,000 for the building permits for Wild Rose Jefferson. That action was taken at the council’s Dec. 8 meeting. The charges associated with a building permit are to cover the cost of necessary building inspections. City administrator Mike Palmer reminded the council that because state building inspectors would be involved with…
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Beta Tau Delta assists with dental screenings
Just one way Charity Ball proceeds are used Members of Beta Tau Delta assisted with dental screenings at the Jefferson Elementary School Dec. 4 by escorting children to and from classrooms. In addition to assisting the local I-Smile™ coordinator, the organization also provides monetary funding for the program.
Read MoreJefferson Matters grant to Lawton Family Chiropractic
Lawton Family Chiropractic in downtown Jefferson was awarded a building improvement mini-grant from Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Dr Amber Lawton (center) received a check for $125 from design committee members Chris Heisterkamp (left) and Susan Fray (right). The mini-grant was to pay for the removal of a window air conditioning unit located directly above the front door. The area was…
Read MoreUnemployment in Greene Co well below state, national figure
The unemployment rate in Greene County for October was 2.6 percent, compared to 3.3 percent a year ago, according to figures released Nov. 20 by Iowa Workforce Development. Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent in October from 3.6 percent in September. The state’s jobless rate was 4.3 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to…
Read MoreThanksgiving blaze causes extensive damage to Scranton home
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton fire department battled a house fire Thanksgiving night for five hours. No one was injured in the blaze that caused substantial damage to the home at 1107 Lincoln St.
Read MoreGreene County Chamber welcomes all for ‘Hometown Holidays’
The Greene County Chamber invites residents of all ages to celebrate the 2015 holiday season at home, in Greene County. Many events are planned to celebrate “Hometown Holidays.” The Christmas Certificate Give-Away is in full swing, with the first drawing held Nov. 30. Drawings will be held Mondays Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, with three prizes of $50…
Read MoreJefferson city council discusses priorities
Jefferson city council members discussed their priorities for the next fiscal year at a workshop following their meeting Nov 24. As in previous years, council members and the mayor ranked many items on a number scale from 1 to 3, with 1 being a high priority. A spreadsheet was created, numbers were added, and the lowest scoring items were determined…
Read MoreIPTV brings new library resources to Rippey
Library Corner to be showcased at Dec. 9 open house Kids spending time at the Rippey public library will have new resources available to help promote the connections between public media and early literacy and math skills, thanks to a new Library Corner being placed at the library by Iowa Public Television.
Read MoreRich entertains as he signs books
Terry Rich’s stories and his book, “Dare to Dream, Dare to Act,” were well received at an informal book signing in the south lobby of the courthouse Tuesday. More than 50 persons, many of whom have known Rich for years, visited and purchased the book for autographing. Rich, a Cooper native, past CEO of the Blank Park Zoo and now…
Read MoreChamber tells winners in first week of Christmas Certificate Give-away
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away has already made shopping locally even more satisfying for three lucky winners. The first drawing in the give-away was held Nov. 30. Winners were (seated, from left) Wanda Willis of Perry, who registered at Deal’s Orchard, and Tori Riley and Brenda Brewer, both of Jefferson. Riley registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop…
Read MorePair of blood drives slated for next week
This holiday season, LifeServe Blood Center is offering blood donors a unique opportunity to help save lives and bring joy to children at local hospitals. Blood donors who give blood now through Jan. 9 can redeem their donation points at the LifeServe Online Store for teddy bears and other gifts that will be delivered to children at local hospitals. Generosity…
Read MoreAll invited to display favorite nativity sets in Habitat fundraiser
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity is once again providing a special opportunity to share some of our locally-owned nativity scenes and their unique stories as the Nativity Festival returns on Sunday, Dec. 13. This year’s event will again take place at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Owners of nativity sets are invited to display one or more…
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