Certified Financial Planner, Certified Public Accountant to share expertise For many people, charitable giving is about more than writing a check. It’s about supporting the people, organizations and causes they care about. It’s about making those gifts as meaningful as possible. Two local professionals, Max Neese, CFP® with Journey Financial and Ross Martens, CPA with Martens & Associates, will share…
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Three-fourths of corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
“The first week of September was one of the hottest on record, setting up some muggy conditions for attendees at the Farm Progress Show. As we headed into the Labor Day weekend, parts of northern Iowa received much-needed rainfall that will help chip away at longer-term soil moisture deficits,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Farmers are busy chopping…
Read MoreCelebrate 60 years of the Mahanay Bell Tower with stories, music and memories
For 60 years, the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower has risen above Jefferson’s courthouse square, sounding its bells across the community and becoming one of Greene County’s most recognizable landmarks. On Sunday, October 18, the community is invited to gather beneath the tower to celebrate six decades of its history and to hear some of the music that helped mark its beginning. The Mahanay…
Read MoreWhy Not Us recognized by Iowa Architectural Foundation for work on Centennial Block
Why Not Us, LLC, the group of 73 local women who came together to save and rehabilitate the historic Centennial Block, has been awarded the Community Enhancement through Historic Vitalization Award by the Iowa Architectural Foundation. The Centennial Block, at the corner of State St and N. Wilson Ave, was built in 1876 and is the oldest building on its…
Read MoreDiscussion only, no agenda items for Aug. 31 supervisors meeting
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams told the county supervisors at their Aug. 31 meeting that approximately 400 persons toured the new jail over the weekend, with 99 percent good comments. He had planned to start moving inmates, many of which have been housed in the Guthrie County jail at a cost to the county, on Sunday. The move-in day was…
Read MoreLend a hand at Statewide Volunteer Day Sept. 26
Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the DNR’s annual statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. Several state parks and forests across will host volunteer events to help spruce up trails, buildings and other park amenities. “Iowa state parks and forests are beloved places for many Iowans, and we greatly appreciate the help volunteers provide,” said Mike Cox,…
Read MoreCyHawk tailgate returns to downtown Jefferson Sept. 10
Jefferson Matters is bringing back one of downtown Jefferson’s newest traditions as the CyHawk Tailgate returns on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7:30 pm in downtown Jefferson. Activities will take place along Wilson and State streets, with the Plaza Stage serving as the heart of the event at the corner of the two streets. Visitors can explore the event…
Read MoreHero Night at Ram football game Sept. 11
The Greene County Schools activities department invites the entire community to join them Friday, Sept. 11, as the Rams host Grand View Christian for the annual “Hero Night” home football game. To honor those who selflessly serve our community and country, all law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, EMTs, active military personnel, and military veterans will receive free admission to…
Read MoreIowa receives above average rainfall
“Late summer heat along with scattered showers and thunderstorms returned to much of Iowa over the weekend and will stick around this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s. The warm weather will continue to push crop development as we close out August and head into September,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We’re also looking forward to welcoming…
Read More‘Changing the narrative’ is theme for Suicide Prevention Month
At 9:13 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2019, Heidi Bills got a phone call she will never forget. Her husband Mike was screaming her name. A few days earlier, life had looked ordinary. The night before, however, her brother Kyler Kiner had texted to tell her she and her husband were great parents. It was a message she would later recognize…
Read MoreAG releases report on officer-involved fatal shooting
Shooting was legally justified In a report issued Aug. 31, the Iowa Attorney General’s office has concluded that the July 26, 2026, fatal shooting of Keegan Dean Kennedy by Jefferson police officer Shaydon Thurman was legally justified. The attorney general’s conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation found that at approximately 1:25 am on…
Read MoreMedical Center Family Practice Clinic welcomes new physician
He grew up in Lagos (Nigeria’s largest city), studied medicine in the Caribbean, trained across several U.S. hospitals and completed his residency in Arkansas. Now, Dr. Columba Chukwuka (CHUCK-woo-kah) is ready to put down roots in Iowa and is looking forward to meeting the people who live here. Known to many as Dr. Chiby, Chukwuka has joined the medical staff…
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