Owner of Public House in downtown Jefferson has been awarded a $5,000 Jefferson Wants You incentive grant to support the launch of their new restaurant. The business, owned by Amanda and Addi Bills, is one of the recent recipients of the program, which is designed to help attract and support new businesses in the community. The Jefferson Wants You incentive…
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McFarland Clinic donates to food pantry
Providers and staff at McFarland Clinic in Jefferson presented a check for $1,098 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource. The donation was raised by providers and staff through the clinic’s Annual Giving Campaign. The donation reflects McFarland Clinic’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the community by supporting programs that improve education, health, and financial stability for its community. Physicians and…
Read MoreExtension home gardening webinar series returns Jan. 8
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host its annual Home Gardening Webinar Series, which will begin in January 2026 and end in March. Sessions will take place every Thursday from 6 to 7 pm. Central time, concluding on March 12. Designed for anyone interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to inspire and educate. Throughout the…
Read MoreCounty elected officials suggest wage increases
Changed from original post to show correctly the county attorney’s salary request In the second year of serving as compensation board, the county supervisors heard requests Dec. 18 from their peers – other county elected officials – for salary increases for the fiscal year starting next July 1. County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen and sheriff Jack Williams both used the meeting…
Read MoreSupervisors adopt zoning ordinance amendment, get info on change in closed session process
Scranton Township resident Cheryl Robson spoke to the Greene County supervisors at their Dec. 22 meeting regarding the amount of water that would be used at a data mining center proposed by Simple Mining to be west of Scranton. Robson noted the proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance states that if water usage is expected to be more than…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom completes Holiday Match Challenge
Jefferson Telecom recently completed its Holiday Business Match Challenge by donating $2,500 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC). The check was presented by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom (pictured, left), to Shirley Haupert of the Greene County Christian ARC (pictured, right). Earlier this holiday season, Jefferson Telecom announced a challenge inviting local businesses to support…
Read MoreP-C Early Learning Center receives $600K grant for new building
Children who attend the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center may be in a new building next fall. The recent announcement of a $600,000 community development block grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority brings the ELC board close enough to the fundraising goal of $1.93 million that there’s confidence in moving forward. The board called receiving the grant “a significant milestone,”…
Read MoreISU poinsettias for the Elks’ community Christmas dinner
Poinsettias from the Iowa State horticulture department and student club have been donated to Jefferson’s community Christmas Day dinner. The plants are used as gifts to be chosen by game winners at the dinner. This is the 15th year the Iowa State poinsettias have been part of Jefferson’s community dinner organized and prepared by the local Elks lodge. Pictured are…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests, approve plans for road projects
The first temporary relocation of county offices to accommodate work on the courthouse HVAC system is in place. Last week the county attorney’s office moved from the third floor to the first floor. Signage will direct those needing service to the correct location. Also this week, Verdin Company is working on the Mahanay Bell Tower and the carillon. Work specifically…
Read MorePublic advisory from the office of Gov Kim Reynolds
Gov Kim Reynolds will hold a public budget hearing Friday, Dec. 19, at 9 am. This meeting will serve as the annual open forum on the state budget and Iowans will have the opportunity to participate virtually. Members of the public who wish to participate should RSVP to Molly Severn and Laura Book Wednesday by 5 pm to receive information…
Read MoreJeff council hears proposal for solar panels on city property
The city of Jefferson could save approximately $27,000 annually in utility bills by allowing 11 small solar installations at various city locations. There would be not out-of-pocket cost to the city. Travis Dvorak of Red Lion Renewables, based in Norwalk, told the Jefferson city council at its Dec. 9 meeting the company has installations in 50 cities and school districts…
Read MoreGrCo school board hears info on girls wrestling
Also learns funding is in place for greenhouse equipment Christmas came early to Greene County students with an announcement at the Dec. 10 school board meeting. At the November meeting high school agriculture Steve Kehoe gave a presentation on the status of the greenhouse, which has not been used since the new school building opened. The greenhouse lacks a ventilation…
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