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~ THIS PLACE MATTERS, a column about Jefferson, IA
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~ THIS PLACE MATTERS, a column by Colleen O’Brien
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Jefferson Matters: Steering Committee to Update Community
A public meeting will be held Thursday, July 28th in Jefferson’s historic Sierra Theater to highlight the key findings of the Main Street Steering Committee that was formed last fall. […]
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Jefferson Matters: Benefits of Becoming a Main Street Community
A public meeting slated for Thursday, July 28th, will summarize the findings of a Main Street Steering Committee formed last fall. The committee is charged with investigating the Main Street approach […]
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- [+]2023
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- [+] November
- [+] October
- [+] August
- [+] June
- [+] May
- Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund recipients
- "Chews Jefferson" Event begins June 1
- Java & Juice at Thomas Jefferson Gardens June 17
- Local Musicians Headline Upcoming Music at TJ Gardens
- “Nueva Vida en Greene County” calls for volunteers to help with four new sub-committees this summer, preparing for the new growth & diversity that’s coming
- Amy Sessions Receives Partner of Nursing Honor at Greene County Medical Center
- 2022 Iowan of the Day Award
- Jefferson Parks and Recreation Survey: Interest in building an indoor swimming pool
- A grant for new small businesses and remote workers is ready to be unveiled
- Greene County Historical Society will be shown how to use the archives of local history & records created and maintained by our six public libraries--Program this Friday in Churdan
- [+] April
- Reunion Rendezvous announces live entertainment at Bell Tower Festival
- Greene County Medical Center Announces Cosmetic Clinic with Local Provider Diana Smith, ARNP
- Thomas Jefferson Gardens Plant Sale
- Main Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements
- Greene County Medical Center Relaxes Masking Requirements Effective April 22, 2022
- GCDC is hosting seven public town hall meetings to introduce “Nueva Vida en Greene County,” the new “diversity project” to recruit Latino workers and families as permanent residents
- Celebrate Jefferson’s Sesquicentennial
- Events & Tourism Coordinator Position Available
- Why Not Us, LLC receives first Challenge Grant Check
- Greene County Agriscience Teacher Selected to Lead National Professional Development Institute
- Kids planting day at TJG
- Greene County School District Hires New Superintendent
- [+] March
- Greene County Medical Center Inducts New Board Member
- Java & Juice Event Returns April 22
- Greene County Historical Society to hear the colorful history of Jefferson’s Post Office this Friday, April 1
- Greene County Medical Center Recognizes “Van Zelderen Excellence Award” and Service Awards
- Sid Jones is selected as the 2021 ABC Award Recipient
- Greene County High School Art Students participated in the HOIAC Fine Arts Conference Show, March 3rd, 2022, at Saydel High School.
- IOWA CENTRAL STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETINGS
- Greene County Medical Center’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program Recruits for Volunteers
- Greene County Historical Society offers two programs during March
- [+] February
- Sponsor a Hole at Daubendiek Disc Golf Course
- Free Resume and Cover Letter Workshop at Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson
- Pre-Kindergarten Round Up, April 7
- Mark Wall Named Greene County Medical Center Chief Financial Officer
- Community Appreciation Night set for Tuesday, March 22
- BOOST Event Set for April 2
- Greene County Historical Society program this Sunday on Constitutional Amendments that guided America away from slavery
- Free Career Readiness Class at Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson
- Class Reunions Meet at Bell Tower Festival
- Opportunity to Support Alternative Education Students & Conference
- Rural Return Grant Received by Jefferson Matters
- Greene County Community School District Announces Community Input Meetings
- February is American Heart Month
- Meet Your Legislator
- Medical Center Scholarship Applications Now Available
- Greene County Public Health is pleased to announce the re-credentialing of their HOPES Program
- [+] January
- 2022 Bell Tower of Fame Award nomination deadline nears
- Covid-19 Testing Update from Greene County Medical Center and Greene County Public Health
- Seed Treatment Course Set for February 16
- Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course Set for February 9
- Greene County Medical Center’s Employee Exemplifying Excellence Award Renamed to Honor Cornelis “Case” Van Zelderen
- Free concert this Saturday “Dig it! Music of the ’50s, ’60s & ’70s” “one of most unusual events ever” for Greene Co. historical society
- Greene Co High School Jazz Band Java & Jazz Concert, Feb. 19
- GCHS Junior Class Chili Supper
- Pain Clinic Comes to Greene County Medical Center
- Hospital association to award 60 health care education scholarships
- Greene County Public Health Covid-19 Recommendations to Community Members After the Holidays
- [+]2021
- [+] December
- Greene County Historical Society celebrating Iowa’s 175th birthday with reporter & publicist Michael Morain speaking on our heritage
- Greene County Shelter Update
- Greene County Medical Center Remains Functional Following Wednesday’s Storms
- Remote Work Certificate Online Course through ISU Extension and Outreach
- [+] November
- Greene County Historical Society gathers Friday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the museum to elect officers and celebrate the holidays
- Career Readiness Project Survey for Employers
- Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5 at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
- Annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Tree of Life Ceremony
- Christmas Tower Tunes Live Concerts
- Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary Gift Garden Opens Saturdays for the Holidays
- GCMC Foundation Launches Annual Greene Backer Campaign
- Rotary Charity Auction opens Nov. 13
- [+] October
- GCMC Acute and Emergency Department visitor restrictions
- Home State Bank and Wild Rose Casino Partner for Second Annual Mobile Hunger Fight
- November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Greene County High School FFA Fall Fundraiser to Begin November
- Historical society will learn about Greene County’s early “fountain of youth” (and ask if there’s possibly another one)
- $100,000 Challenge Grant Awarded
- Bomgaars Ladies’ Night to Benefit Greene County Medical Center Cancer Patients
- Chad Butterfield Named New Greene County Medical Center CEO
- Rotary Charity Auction date and format announced
- Halloween Festivities slated for Thursday, October 28
- Information on the Nov. 2 Referendum to Continue Gaming in Greene County
- Iowans who fought for the Confederacy? Some little-known Civil War history is coming Sunday at museum in Jefferson
- Greene County High School Opens Coffee Shop
- All State Park Tour Coming to Town – You’re Invited to Join
- Greene County Medical Center Announces Additional Visitor Restrictions Due to Continued Increase in Greene County COVID-19 Cases.
- Greene County Medical Center Family Medicine Clinic Welcomes New Provider
- [+] September
- TJG offers pumpkin décor classes
- Greene County Public Health Announces They Will Provide Pfizer Booster Doses
- Greene County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week October 3-9
- Historical society’s program to celebrate centennial of women’s suffrage in the U.S., and how the battle was fought and won in Greene County, too
- Urology Clinic Comes to Greene County Medical Center
- Fall Tree Sale organized by the Jefferson Tree Committee
- Cemetery Walk Event on September 19
- GCDC Annual Meeting Invitation
- Why Not Us group chooses contractor
- Greene County Medical Center Implements COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees and Providers to Ensure Safety of Patients
- [+] August
- Greene Countians among “rural heroes” honored at the Iowa Rural Summit
- FFA State Fair Review
- ABC Award nomination forms available
- Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care Stricter Visitation Guidelines Re-Implemented
- Greene County Medical Center Makes Significant Investment in Staff and the Community
- Women’s investment group purchases building
- Free t-shirts to be given away at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-opening of the RRVT Bridge
- GCELC groundbreaking set and contractor approved
- [+] July
- Greene County Medical Center’s Dr. Laurie Connolly Announces Changes in the Emergency Department
- Greene County Medical Center’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program Recognized for 30 Years of Service
- Dr. Holly Van de Voort of Greene County Family Medicine Relocating to Georgia
- Professor & author speaks Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at Greene County Historical Museum
- Thomas Jefferson Garden’s Concert, Saturday August 7, 2021, 5:00pm
- Rippey Sesquicentennial: 150 years + 1
- [+] June
- Greene County Iowa Historical Society presents: “Dig it! The 1950s, ’60s & ’70s”
- Foundation Golf – Perfect Day, Great Fundraiser and Celebration of Health Care Heroes
- Harry Ahrenholtz Chosen as the 2020 ABC Award Recipient
- Mahanay Tower open extended hours for Festival weekend
- Brian Benson Named Interim CEO at Greene County Medical Center
- County Historical Museum in Jefferson open for Bell Tower Festival Visitors
- Thomas Jefferson Gardens Greenhouse Open House
- Community Appreciation Night
- [+] May
- America's SBDC Webinar Series June 2021
- Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community Receives 2021 National Main Street Accreditation
- Reunion Rendezvous at Bell Tower Festival
- Greene County Medical Center Honors Healthcare Workers during Celebration Weeks
- Bell Tower Festival 2021
- GCHS Sponsors Job Fair on May 17
- GCMC receives 3 star recognition from IHA
- Medical Center Has Over $18 Million Impact on Local Economy
- Young people to experience Mahanay Carillon Tower, thanks to Rotary Club of Jefferson
- First Java & Juice Well Attended
- JOB FAIR AT GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- Celebration of Healthcare Heroes at Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Fundraiser
- New Healthy Rides Initiative to Benefit Greene County Residents
- Jefferson Receives Awards at 2021 Iowa Tourism Conference
- [+] April
- [+] March
- Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week in Greene County
- Letter received from Visitors Complimenting Greene County Tourism
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University Spring 2021 Classes
- Triton Tour--For Students in Grades 9-12
- Skeeter Creek Fabricators Hosts a Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
- Gastroenterology Specialist Returns to Greene County Medical Center
- Meet Your Legislator, Saturday, March 13
- Greene County High School Prom 2021 Donation Information
- [+] February
- [+] January
- [+] December
- [+]2020
- [+] December
- [+] November
- [+] October
- [+] September
- [+] August
- [+] July
- The HartBeat of Main Street Grant Program Helping small businesses respond and adapt to COVID-19
- How to stay responsive with fundraising as a nonprofit in a changing environment
- Jefferson Matters Main Street Receives 2020 National Main Street Accreditation
- Existing Business Growth Mini-Grant Application Matching up to $500
- Greene County Historical Museum, recently re-opened on Saturdays, is now closing again until further notice
- Information about ShopIowa.com and Travel Iowa Gift Card Program
- Follow up to the "Claim Your Business for Free on Google" Webinar
- New Executive Director is hired by Jefferson Matters Main Street and Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce
- [+] June
- Chad Butterfield Named Greene County Medical Center Chief Financial Officer
- Fourth of July Live Tower Tunes Concert
- Jefferson - Technology Community of the Year
- Greene County Historical Museum to re-open, on Saturdays in July
- BOOST Auction Items Available for Viewing
- SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Forge honored as one of 14 Iowa historic preservation projects
- The Stitch is purchased by Tracy Bosshart
- Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to Reopen Soon
- Mini-bell towers are downtown!
- Tracy Warner Named Greene County Medical Center CEO
- [+] May
- Greene Co. Elementary School is planning a "Teacher Tour" Friday, May 29.
- BOOST Planning a Unique 3rd Event for Saturday, June 27, 2020
- Greene County Historical Museum remains closed through June
- Chews Jefferson
- 2020 Prometheus Awards to go virtual
- Business Guidance for Opening Up in Greene County
- Creative Retail Ideas for Reopening
- Flowers for downtown planted by volunteers
- Ring Out for Art sculptures have arrived
- [+] April
- Parking Lot Plantings
- Sally's Alley spring 2020
- Thanks to Lynda
- Main Street & Chamber merger
- Flower Power Plan
- Mini-grant to Art on the Fly
- Victor Hugo Lovejoy plaque in downtown
- Greene County Retail Stimulus
- Progress still continues in Jtown!
- Facebook Testimonials
- Family Feud t-shirts available
- T-shirts support businesses
- May brings new art to downtown
- Main Street Iowa Awards certificates
- Greene County Retail Stimulus
- Iowa Public Radio interview
- #JtownCares #JtownSpirit #JtownSupport
- Caught Shopping Local LIVE
- Three Main Street Iowa Awards to Jefferson
- Show your support with hearts!
- [+] March
- Resources available to small businesses
- UNI Center of Business Growth and Innovation provides resources
- Business status during COVID - 19
- Small Business application required info here
- Small Businesses can apply for SBA Disaster Loan
- Jefferson named Prometheus Award finalist!
- Links for Small Business Assistance
- Survey from Iowa Economic Authority needed by Monday
- Family Feud is postponed
- Java & Juice suspended at this time
- [+] February
- Event for Class Reunions at Bell Tower Festival
- Flower Power volunteers invited!
- Historical Building Plaques grant submitted
- Jefferson, IA app updates
- Thanks to Angie Reese-Hueser!
- Greene Leadership participants from JM:MS
- Investment Drive update
- Jefferson nominates 13 categories for Main Street Iowa Awards!
- Jefferson to apply for Iowa Great Place
- Family Feud~Iowa Edition
- Crowd learns about Advanced Facebook Tips
- Volunteers honored & 2019 Leadership Award announced
- Caught Shopping Local
- Open4Business Competition 2020 now open
- Jefferson selected as Great American Main Street Award semi-finalist
- [+] January
- Mini-Bell Towers 2020
- Main Street Iowa Spring Workshop March 10-11
- Technology Community of the year nomination
- Jeff from Jefferson says, "Shop Local!"
- Investment Drive update - Jan. 31
- Trash cans & art deco
- Investment Drive winners!
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party
- National Conference Scholarships
- 2019 Review of Jefferson Matters: Main Street
- [+]2019
- [+] December
- [+] November
- Arch Alley work every Monday
- Design for N Chestnut Bldgs
- Tower View Team looks to 2020
- Business incentives for new downtown businesses
- Business workshops for 2020
- Main Street Iowa Award nominations due Feb. 21
- Family Feud Teams sought
- Volunteer Party on 2/20/20
- Setting Our Sights on 2020 Investment Drive
- Letters to Santa
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 5
- Christmas decorations in downtown
- Mini-Bell Towers for 2020
- Winter Greens for Downtown Planters
- Storefront Signage Grant for Junkyard Cafe
- Setting Our Sights on 2020 Investment Drive
- The Public House receives Challenge Grant
- Main Street America CEO visits Jefferson
- [+] October
- Art on the Square - so cool!
- Family Feud date set
- Inviting new volunteers
- Scarecrow Invasion thanks & winner
- Trick or Treat Around the Square
- Community Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 5
- Shop Small this holiday season
- New Co-chairs for Economic Vitality
- 2019 Challenge Grant update
- National Accreditation statistics shared
- New Christmas decorations this year!
- Flower Power volunteers
- Storefront Signage mini-grant for Junkyard Cafe
- Main Street Investment Drive
- Visit from Main Street America
- Main Street Workshop a big success!
- Scarecrow Invasion ~Time Warp Edition
- [+] September
- [+] August
- [+] July
- Great American Main Street application (GAMSA)
- Challenge Grant 2019 application submitted
- Partnership Visit report from Story City
- Thanks for "Chews"ing Jefferson
- Iowa State Fair booth
- Main Street Iowa/IEDA visit to Jefferson
- Prairie Lakes AEA and GCHS Construction class apartment
- Quickbooks class offered in Jefferson
- [+] June
- Art on the Square event
- Jefferson Forge Grand Opening plans
- Main Street Iowa Fall Workshop in Jefferson
- Iowa Great Place designation update
- Main Street Is ...
- Reunion Rendezvous #ItsabigDeal is a big success
- Main Street Design Consultant in Jefferson on June 18
- Gravitate Coworking discussion for Jefferson location
- Main Street Iowa offers free Marketing 3-4-5 workshop in Jefferson
- Rep. Ro Khanna & Tim Ritchie support Jefferson, IA's efforts
- Corteva - Accenture Announce Rural Iowa Scholarship Program
- Bell Tower Festival schedule
- [+] May
- Art Stroll May 30 & beyond!
- RAM PRIDE Piano
- Chews Jefferson
- Iowa Great Place site visit on June 3
- Gravitate Coworking Considering Jefferson Expansion, Info Session on June 25
- Story City Exchange Visit
- Arch Alley is making great progress!
- Ring Out for Art 2019
- Four Mini-Bell Towers on the Square
- Family Feud survey questions for 2020 event
- Reunion Rendezvous #itsabigDeal on June 8
- Design Mini-grants available
- FREE Design Assistance
- Available Buildings Tour recap
- Graduation Cards from Main Street
- Arch Alley foundry lesson
- Pillar Planters & Cluster Planters
- Mini-Bell Towers appearing around the Square
- Ring Out for Art sculptures arrive in downtown
- Jefferson Matters: Main Street achieves National Accreditation for 2019
- [+] April
- Graduation cards invite students back home
- Iowa Great Place application submitted
- Story City, here we come!
- Thanks to available building greeters!
- Mini-grant approved for facade
- Everything is Ducky in Downtown
- Pillar Building progress
- Family Feud entertains all
- Attractive window displays
- Available Building Tours successful
- Spring downtown planters spring forward!
- Art Stroll on May 30
- Arch Alley artist works with students
- Family Feud~Jefferson Edition
- Available Buildings Tour -drone video
- [+] March
- Our Iowa magazine features Jefferson
- Contributions to Arch Alley
- City View on State has new windows
- Class memorabilia from festival reunions
- Ring Out for Art sculptures chosen
- Reunion Rendezvous #ItsabigDeal at Bell Tower Festival
- Jefferson's Forge Open House planned for Sept. 7
- Jeff from Jefferson visits local merchants
- Open4Business entry from Jefferson
- Window Displays by volunteers
- Guide Training workshop available through ISU Extension
- City View on State update
- Main Street Iowa honors achievements
- [+] February
- Main Street Exchange with Story City
- Everything Is Ducky in Downtown
- Main Street Iowa Awards on March 8
- Iowa Great Place designation
- Jeff from Jefferson videos continue in March
- Available Buildings Tour - Dreams start HERE! in April
- Planter proposal for downtown
- New Christmas decorations for downtown
- Historic old buildings do not scare Nick Sorensen
- Main Street honors its volunteers
- National Main Street publication highlights Jefferson
- Dinner with the Tuckers
- Jeff from Jefferson - "Love In" with Downtown Businesses
- [+] January
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- [+]2017
- [+]2016
- [+]2015
- [+]2014
- [+]2013
- [+]2012
- [+]2011