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May 2026

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  • Java and Juice

    Java and Juice

    May 1, 2026  9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Shadran Industrial & Sanitary, 302 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • What in the World is This?

    What in the World is This?

    May 1, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 805 Head St, Churdan, IA 50050

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  • Mother's Day Crafting Event

    Mother's Day Crafting Event

    May 2, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Warm Wishes, 200 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Princess Tea Party

    Princess Tea Party

    May 2, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Iowa's Culinary History

    Iowa's Culinary History

    May 3, 2026  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Toddler Story Time

    Toddler Story Time

    May 4, 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Friends of the Library Book Sale

    May 7, 2026  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    May 7, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Lucky's Sports Grill, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    🧠✨ Trivia Night Thursdays! ✨🧠
    Put your knowledge to the test with Woody’s Trivia, every Thursday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Teams are organized by table, so just grab a seat and join the fun!
    🍗 Thursday Night Specials:
    – 75¢ bone-in wings
    – $4 tall boys 🍺
    The perfect mix of food, drinks, and friendly competition — see you Thursday! 🙌

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  • Art Exhibition: Brooke Peterson

    Art Exhibition: Brooke Peterson

    May 7, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Art of Aries, 112 S Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Friends of the Library Book Sale

    May 8, 2026  1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Build a Bouquet

    Build a Bouquet

    May 9, 2026
    Jefferson Area Retailers

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  • Market 2 Market

    Market 2 Market

    May 9, 2026

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  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Friends of the Library Book Sale

    May 9, 2026  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Mother's Day Brunch

    Mother's Day Brunch

    May 10, 2026  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Elk's Lodge, 103 W Harrison St, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Toddler Story Time

    Toddler Story Time

    May 11, 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • High School Awards Concert

    High School Awards Concert

    May 11, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    May 14, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Lucky's Sports Grill, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    🧠✨ Trivia Night Thursdays! ✨🧠
    Put your knowledge to the test with Woody’s Trivia, every Thursday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Teams are organized by table, so just grab a seat and join the fun!
    🍗 Thursday Night Specials:
    – 75¢ bone-in wings
    – $4 tall boys 🍺
    The perfect mix of food, drinks, and friendly competition — see you Thursday! 🙌

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  • Java and Juice: Greene County Medical Center

    Java and Juice: Greene County Medical Center

    May 15, 2026  9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Greene County Medical Center, 1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Live Music: Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour

    Live Music: Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour

    May 15, 2026  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Jefferson, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour is coming to town for a TOTALLY EPIC 90s & Y2K throwback party!
    📅 Friday, May 15
    🚪 Doors open 7:00 pm | Experience starts 8:00 pm
    🎶Video DJ Starts at 7:30 pm to get the party started!
    From NSYNC, Backstreet Boys & Britney to Eminem, Madonna, Spice Girls, Blink-182 & more — this is a full-blown time warp party that’ll have you partying like it’s 1999 🕶️💿
    🔥 What’s included:
    ✨ VIP red carpet photo op (Y2K fashion encouraged)
    🎮 Pre-show trivia + hype playlist
    🎸 Live band performing ALL the hits
    🎈 Massive balloon drop finale
    🍹 Cash bar available
    🎁 After-Party Reward with every ticket: $10 Free Play, $5 Match Play, or one free drink
    👉 Get your tickets today https://www.tix.com/.../WildRoseJefferson/4977/event/1446200

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  • Sunrise Yoga

    Sunrise Yoga

    May 16, 2026  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Russell Park

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  • Sewcial Sundays

    Sewcial Sundays

    May 17, 2026  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    The Stitch, 206 N Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Join us for Sewcial Sundays, our monthly gathering for pure enjoyment! Whether you bring along your current project, a UFO, or start something new, it's all about connecting with fellow creators who share a passion for bringing things to life with fabric, yarn, or threads. We're keeping it laid-back with a potluck lunch and snacks. No frills, just good times filled with sewing, snacking, and swapping stories.

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  • Music and Muffins

    Music and Muffins

    May 19, 2026  8:30 am - 9:00 am
    Mahanay Bell Tower Plaza

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    May 21, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Lucky's Sports Grill, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    🧠✨ Trivia Night Thursdays! ✨🧠
    Put your knowledge to the test with Woody’s Trivia, every Thursday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Teams are organized by table, so just grab a seat and join the fun!
    🍗 Thursday Night Specials:
    – 75¢ bone-in wings
    – $4 tall boys 🍺
    The perfect mix of food, drinks, and friendly competition — see you Thursday! 🙌

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  • Tower Tunes Live

    Tower Tunes Live

    May 25, 2026  12:15 pm - 12:30 pm

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    May 28, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Lucky's Sports Grill, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    🧠✨ Trivia Night Thursdays! ✨🧠
    Put your knowledge to the test with Woody’s Trivia, every Thursday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Teams are organized by table, so just grab a seat and join the fun!
    🍗 Thursday Night Specials:
    – 75¢ bone-in wings
    – $4 tall boys 🍺
    The perfect mix of food, drinks, and friendly competition — see you Thursday! 🙌

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  • Java and Juice: Peoples Bank

    Java and Juice: Peoples Bank

    May 29, 2026  9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Peoples Bank, 116 W State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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Murphy Farm Meats – Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Start-up Grant

A new business in Jefferson has been awarded $5,000 in Jefferson Wants You Incentive Funds for a new start up. Murphy Farm Meats, LLC is owned by Dennis and Terry […]

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Jefferson Public Library July New Book List

Jefferson Public Library announces new books for July 2023. Check out the list here July New Book List

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CHiRP – Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Start-up Grant

A new business in Jefferson has been awarded $5,000 in Jefferson Wants You Incentive Funds for a new start-up.  CHiRP Coffee is a partnership of four long-time friends with their […]

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