The Sierra Community Theatre board announces the first ever film festival in Jefferson showcasing the film-making talents of Iowa residents of all ages. The festival is slated for Jan. 25-26, with a Jan. 5 deadline for film submission.
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City council hears update from tree committee, and a warning about the emerald ash borer
A report to the Jefferson city council by the Jefferson tree committee included information about a proposed new project and a dire warning about emerald ash borers. The report was an agenda item at the Nov. 26 council meeting.
Read MoreStrong line-up for Sunday’s Habitat for Humanity benefit concert
Sunday’s “Nativity Festival” in Jefferson, benefitting local projects of Habitat for Humanity, will include performances by nearly 100 musicians in church choirs and two smaller groups, and among their features will be two compositions and an original poem by local artists.
Read More“Jingle into Junction” this Sunday
Area residents are invited to “Jingle into Junction” this Sunday, Dec. 8, for a full afternoon of events. The Grand Junction public library will host an open house from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Holiday refreshments will be served. Tickets for a Holiday Tour of Homes hosted by the Naked Ladies Garden Club will be available at the library. Homes will…
Read MoreLocal Gaming Corp to make statement Tuesday
The Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation will make a public announcement of an operating agreement with Wild Rose Entertainment Tuesday, Dec. 10, at noon at the Greene County courthouse. A statement of the regional impact of the agreement will be provided. The deadline for Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation’s license application to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is Jan.…
Read MoreParking fines to increase in Jefferson
There aren’t a lot of people who get parking tickets in the city of Jefferson, but by mid-January those who do get tickets will be paying more. The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 26 meeting approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing parking fines.
Read MoreChorus spots open for “Sound of Music”; first read-through Dec.10
Spots are still available in the chorus of The Community Players of Greene County’s February production of the classic “The Sound of Music.” Anyone interested in singing in the chorus who did not previously audition is invited to the first read-through Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Persons who can not attend Tuesday but who…
Read MoreChristmas kettle campaign under way
Bell ringers are manning their posts and small buckets adorn convenience store counters in the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign. The campaign continues through Dec. 21, with a goal to raise $9,000. Last year, more than $7,500 was raised. Since 90 percent of all donations return to Greene County, that means in excess of $7,000 was available to help…
Read MoreNorthey to be in Paton Wednesday evening
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will complete his annual visits to each of Iowa’s 99 counties with stops in Greene and Webster counties this week. Northey will visit 209 Main in Paton Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 pm, and at the breakfast meeting of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Ag Leaders Thursday at 7 am on the east campus…
Read MoreDOT improving signage at Greenewood Road after fatal accident
There will be better signage on S. Elm (Highway 4) near the south edge of Jefferson after a fatal accident at the intersection with Greenewood Road. Jefferson chief of police Dave Morlan told the Jefferson city council Tuesday night that the Iowa Department of Transportation has agreed to place a solar-powered amber flasher on the sign marking the blind intersection…
Read MoreLamp post plaques a finishing touch to Streetscape
Work is moving ahead to place historical plaques on the lamp posts on the courthouse square. The posts were placed as part of the Streetscape project, which was completed a year ago.
Read MoreExtra work needed at library site in Scranton; council plans to sell properties
The Scranton city council heard at its Nov. 12 meeting that the new Marchant Memorial Library has already come upon a cost overrun. Library board member Linda Hoyt told the city council that unexpected soil work will add approximately $30,000 to the cost of the $410,500 project. Soil tests done
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