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February 2026

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  • Studio Tuesday @ Elliott Art Studio

    Studio Tuesday @ Elliott Art Studio

    February 3, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Elliott Art Studio, 113 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    February 5, 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 & Juice at A&W

    Java & Juice at A&W

    February 6, 2026  9:00 am - 9:30 am

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  • Comedian Sarah Colanna

    Comedian Sarah Colanna

    February 6, 2026  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Wild Rose Casino and Resort, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129

    https://www.facebook.com/WildRoseCasinoJefferson

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  • Chocolate Walk

    Chocolate Walk

    February 7, 2026  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    https://www.experiencejeffersoniowa.com/events/sweet-on-jefferson-chocolate-walk

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  • Pop-Up: Little Flour Mill and Bake Shop

    Pop-Up: Little Flour Mill and Bake Shop

    February 7, 2026  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    The Centennial, 100 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Bingo @ VFW

    Bingo @ VFW

    February 9, 2026  5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    VFW Post 9599, 109 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Pop-Up: Cake with Sara

    Pop-Up: Cake with Sara

    February 12, 2026  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Warm Wishes, 200 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    February 12, 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! 🙌

    See more details

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  • Java & Juice - Kiwanis at Greene County Medical Center Main Lobby

    Java & Juice - Kiwanis at Greene County Medical Center Main Lobby

    February 13, 2026  9:30 am - 10:00 am

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  • Valentine's Day Spectacular

    Valentine's Day Spectacular

    February 14, 2026  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Greene County Fairgrounds, 501 N Locust St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Valentine's Dinner

    Valentine's Dinner

    February 14, 2026  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Centennial, 100 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Valentine's Night @ The Courtyard

    Valentine's Night @ The Courtyard

    February 14, 2026  6:00 pm - February 15, 2026  12:00 am
    The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Valentine's Night @ The Courtyard

    Valentine's Night @ The Courtyard

    February 14, 2026  6:00 pm - February 15, 2026  12:00 am
    The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Sewcial Sundays

    Sewcial Sundays

    February 15, 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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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    February 19, 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! 🙌

    See more details

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  • Picker's Circle and Potluck

    Picker's Circle and Potluck

    February 22, 2026
    The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1239842001336043?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

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  • Chunky Blanket Class

    Chunky Blanket Class

    February 25, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    116 N. Wilson, Suite A (Alley Entrance), Jefferson, IA, United States, Iowa 50129

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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino

    February 26, 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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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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