Jefferson Telecom announced today that it will conclude providing cellular service and in-store cellular assistance, with its final day of service set for February 20, 2026. Jefferson Telecom will continue to operate as a strong, local provider, delivering Internet, landline, and TV services, with plans to further expand its fiber Internet footprint to serve the surrounding area well into the…
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P-C ELC on tight deadline for fundraising
Childcare center will close if fundraising deadline isn’t met The Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center board was forced to make a difficult decision Jan. 21. Over the past year, the board has worked to move the daycare to a new facility. The Paton-Churdan CSD expressed a desire to close the portable building that houses the daycare and the Paton-Churdan preschool in…
Read MoreChocolate Walk slated for Saturday, Feb. 7
The Jefferson Matters Promotions Team invites area residents to treat themselves to something sweet with Jefferson’s first-ever Sweet on Jefferson Chocolate Walk Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 am to 2 pm. This new winter event is a fun way to support local businesses while enjoying chocolate treats just in time for Valentine’s Day, a spokesperson said. Participants will stroll from…
Read MoreABC Award nominations due March 13
Jefferson Matters is seeking nominations for the 2026 ABC Award. The deadline for nominations to be submitted is Friday, March 13, by 4 pm. The award will be presented at the Community Appreciation Night in April. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities…
Read MoreAfter Hours: Insider season starts a Sierra Community Theatre Feb. 17
The Economic Vitality Team of Jefferson Matters will open the 2026 After Hours: Insider series Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p at the historic Sierra Community Theatre. This exclusive event invites community members to step behind the velvet curtains of the newly-remodeled theatre. Attendees will gain rare access to the projector area and the updated auditorium while learning…
Read MoreLocal American Legion post seeking Boys State applicants
Boost your chance to be accepted at your college of choice while on an adventure Each year the local Legion Post #11 in Jefferson sponsors a delegate to attend Boys State. This program is only open to boys who are in the graduating class of 2027. Attendance at Boys State carries weight on a school application, as well as a…
Read MoreNew BYOB – Build Your Own Business – event launches in Jefferson to assist entrepreneurs
Local entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners have a new home for growth and connection. BYOB: Build Your Own Business, a quarterly event series designed to support the Greene County small business community, officially kicks off its inaugural session on Monday, March 2. BYOB offers a collaborative environment to learn, connect, and thrive, for persons in the “napkin sketch” phase of…
Read MoreSupervisors hear about solar panels, expand courthouse security, give last OK on DD20 project
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 26 meeting heard much of the information previously heard by the Jefferson city council about installing solar panels on county-owned buildings. Terry Dvorak of Red Lion Renewables explained the company would pay for and install the panels at various locations, and then sell the electricity generated by the panels back to the county…
Read MoreBowl-ieve in Jefferson fundraiser to support Jefferson Matters
Jefferson Matters invites community members to lace up their bowling shoes and come together for Bowl-ieve in Jefferson, a fundraising event that supports the behind-the-scenes work that helps Jefferson thrive. The event is slated for Saturday, April 18, from 7 to 9 pm at Spare Time Lanes in Jefferson. Bowl-ieve in Jefferson will bring friends, families, businesses and neighbors together…
Read MoreSupervisors continue work on FY27 budget
Hear request for Dreyfus funds for GJ ambulance The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 22 meeting heard a request from Terry Hoefle of the Grand Junction fire and rescue squad for funding toward replacing an aging ambulance. Total cost of the ambulance is $400,000, Hoefle said. He requested $10,000 from the Dreyfus fund, payable over two years. The remaining…
Read MoreSupervisors continue hearing on drainage project, hear budget request for MFRC
The Greene County supervisors spent much of their Jan. 19 meeting serving as trustees of Drainage District 20, primarily north and east of Churdan. The public hearing was opened Dec. 8, and remained open until the Jan. 19 meeting, allowing landowners in the district time to file an objection to the project if they desired. Total cost of the project…
Read MoreSheriff’s office partners with IA Dept of Rev for tobacco, nicotine, vape product education, enforcement
The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception in…
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