The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 8 meeting approved a 28E agreement with Greene County Community Schools to install a multi-use trail from the corner of Central Ave and Head St to the Greene County High School. The trail will also provide pedestrian access to the dog park. The city received a $250,000 grant from the state’s local technical…
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Zoning, roads topics at supervisors’ meeting
The Greene County supervisors, county attorney Thomas Laehn, and county zoning officer discussed an amendment to the county zoning ordinance in reference to repowering wind turbines at the supervisors’ Sept. 8 meeting. The amendment defines repowering as replacement, refurbishment or modernization of wind tower nacelle wind turbine generator or blade, the ancillary building or accessory equipment or structure, or any…
Read MorePAWS slates microchip clinic
People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will host a microchip clinic for pets Saturday, Sept.26, from 2 to 4 pm at the Community Animal Shelter in Jefferson. Persons who want to bring their dogs or cats for microchips are asked to call the shelter and leave a message at 515-386-2340, send a message via Facebook, or email pawsofgreenecounty@hotmail.com A PAWS…
Read MoreFall Festival car show at Pleasant Hill Sunday
Pleasant Hill Memorial will host its second annual Fall Fling car show Sunday, Sept. 13, at the historic site located at 1794 Redwood Ave, southeast of Jefferson. The car show is open to classic cars pre-2000. Registration will be from 9 to 11 am, with the show from 11 am to 2 pm. Awards will be announced at 2 pm.…
Read MoreFirst-person story of Sept. 11, 2001, at the Grand Junction library this Thursday
Grand Junction public library will present a special commemorative program marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 pm in the Max F. Wetrich Community Room in the library. Alan Robinson, a New York, NY, resident on Sept. 11, 2001, will present the…
Read MoreMedical Center Foundation offers seminar in making the most of charitable giving
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…
Read MoreThree-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…
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