The soft opening of Wild Rose Jefferson, hinted at for weeks, happened Monday at 3 pm, and it wasn’t long before cars were in the parking lot. The casino, Lucky’s Bar and the Iowa Store are open. For other amenities, like Coaches Corner, patrons will have to wait a bit.
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Pedersen hired by Chamber as tourism & events coordinator
Angie Pedersen, who served the Greene County Chamber as the contracted coordinator of last month’s successful Bell Tower Festival, has accepted the permanent position of tourism and events coordinator for the Chamber. Chamber president Omega Sang made the announcement July 13. “We’re very excited to have Angie’s enthusiasm, energy and expertise as we move forward with building tourism as an…
Read MorePep rally slated for softball team
Order T-shirts by Wednesday night A community pep rally is slated for the Ram softball team Sunday, July 19, at 7 pm on the Bell Tower plaza in Jefferson. All area residents and Ram fans are invited to celebrate the Rams’ successful season and to cheer them on prior to the state tournament. Also, tournament T-shirts will be available for…
Read MorePlan ahead: Driver’s license office closed next week
The driver’s license service at the Greene County treasurer’s office will be closed next week, July 20-24, according to county treasurer Donna Lawson. County residents should plan ahead to avoid inconvenience. Lawson presented her semi annual budget report to the county board of supervisors on Monday. That report is posted under the Calendar/Agenda tab at GreeneCountyNewsOnline.
Read MoreCrops doing well across the state
Reports of corn silking, soybeans setting pods, and oats being harvested for grain were received for the week ending July 12, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, cultivating and applying herbicides.
Read MoreGood news and a pep talk about the Mahanay tower
Tim Verdin, plant manager of Verdin Company, the company that forged and installed the bells in the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, had good news when he talked with the Greene County supervisors Monday morning. The cost to complete the 48-bell carillon tower is much less than the $900,000 estimated 20 years ago. Verdin arrived in Jefferson early Monday morning and…
Read MoreHospital tour provides inside look at new space
With about seven weeks left until it’s complete, the new 52,000 square-foot addition to Greene County Medical Center will be open for public tours this Saturday, July 11, from 9 am to noon. Similar tours for benefactors and supporters were held Wednesday evening. Medical Center CEO Carl Behne explained that one reason for holding the tours this far in advance…
Read MoreWild Rose books Rogers for second show
Wild Rose Jefferson announced Thursday Kenny Rogers has been booked for a second show Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of the casino’s grand opening celebration. The show will be at 7:30 pm in the Greene Room Event Center at Wild Rose Jefferson, with doors opening at 6:30. Tickets are on sale on the Wild Rose website.
Read MoreTexas country music coming to the Greene County Fair
Pat Waters and the Chainlink Band will provide grandstand entertainment at the Greene County Fair this Friday. Showtime is 7:30 pm; fireworks will follow the performance. There is no admission charge. Waters will remind country music fans of George Strait, but with songs that are simple and “relatable” like Alan Jackson’s, according to www.patwaters.com “Pat with his infectious smile, dynamic…
Read MoreThis is Fair Week in Greene County
The plans have been made and everything is ready for the Greene County Fair in Jefferson this week. Entries began on Tuesday and continue through Thursday with judging, shows and activities scheduled Thursday through Sunday. Headlining the entertainment this year is the country western musicians, Pat Waters and the Chainlink Band on Friday evening followed by fireworks; PPL Tractor and…
Read MoreLOSST funds for defense against DMWW lawsuit
The Greene County board of supervisors will use funds from the local option sales and service tax for the $5,000 it committed to the Iowa Drainage District Association to assist in defending three counties in a lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works.
Read MoreNext step on building at 205 N. Wilson
Volunteers who are curious about “what lies beneath” are invited to help Jefferson Matters: Main Street and city volunteers take the siding and awning off the building at 205 N. Wilson this Wednesday, July 8, at 6 pm. Jefferson Matters volunteers will take photos to send to a Main Street design consultant for help in planning what comes next.
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