David Williamson – Interview by Coltrane Carlson

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Listen in as Coltrane Carlson interviews Jefferson alumni and poet David Williamson as he talks about Jefferson as a creative community and the collaborative poem for the Mahanay Bell Tower’s 50th Anniversary. Thanks to Raccoon Valley Radio for conducting this interview!

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					1 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 1, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Creative Writing Collage Workshop Creative Writing Collage Workshop March 1, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Warm Wishes, 200 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • •	2
3	4 Acoustic Open Mic Acoustic Open Mic March 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Elliott Art Studio, 113 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	5 Banned Books Movie Poster Design Activity Banned Books Movie Poster Design Activity March 5, 2025 Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Design a movie poster based on a banned book that you've read. THIS IS FOR GRADES 9-12! See more details Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • •	6 Candyland Escape Room Candyland Escape Room March 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sierra Community Theatre, 212 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Join the Jefferson Public Library for fun-filled challenge. Get together a team of up to 4 people and solve the puzzles in less than 20 minutes. Registration is first come, first served. See more details •	7 Candyland Escape Room Candyland Escape Room March 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join the Jefferson Public Library for fun-filled challenge. Get together a team of up to 4 people and solve the puzzles in less than 20 minutes. Registration is first come, first served. See more details Disney's Little Mermaid Disney's Little Mermaid March 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." See more details • •	8 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Disney's The Little Mermaid Disney's The Little Mermaid March 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." See more details • •	9 Kiwanis Annual Chicken Dinner Kiwanis Annual Chicken Dinner March 9, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Tickets sold in advance by Kiwanis members or at the Greene County Rec Center. Carry out is available. See more details Disney's The Little Mermaid Disney's The Little Mermaid March 9, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." See more details • •
10	11	12 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Ribbon Cutting and Open House at The Centennial Apartments Ribbon Cutting and Open House at The Centennial Apartments March 12, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details • •	13	14 Weary Ramblers Weary Ramblers March 14, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Elliott Art Studio, 113 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	15 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 15, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Intro to Origami Intro to Origami March 15, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA This program is for ages 8 to Adult See more details St. Patrick's Day Kickoff @ The Courtyard St. Patrick's Day Kickoff @ The Courtyard March 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA For more information visit this LINK See more details • • •	16
17 St. Patrick's Day Salad Luncheon St. Patrick's Day Salad Luncheon March 17, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Elks Lodge, 103 W Harrison St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA The Does will be having a St. Patrick's Day Salad Luncheon from 11-1:00 pm. See more details •	18 Author Book Talk Author Book Talk March 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Milwaukee Depot, Raccoon River Valley Trail, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Join author Ann Hanigan Kotz to learn more about Iowa's Prohibition and Bootlegging Legacy as she shares her book Moonshine by Moonlight. See more details •	19 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	20	21 Java and Juice: Farm Bureau Java and Juice: Farm Bureau March 21, 2025 9:30 am - 10:00 am Farm Bureau Financial Services: Kim Tjepkes, 201 E Harrison St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	22 Live Music: Brian Congdon Live Music: Brian Congdon March 22, 2025 The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Visit The Courtyard Wedding and Event Center Facebook page. See more details Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Falconry: The Ancient Art of Hunting Talk Falconry: The Ancient Art of Hunting Talk March 22, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA This program, presented by the Jefferson Public Library, will feature Ben Hill from the Georgia Falconry Association and his redtail hawk Belle! See more details • • •	23 Thomas Rosburg; What Every Iowan Should Understand About Iowa's Prairie Heritage Thomas Rosburg; What Every Iowan Should Understand About Iowa's Prairie Heritage March 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •
24 Bingo @ VFW Post 9599 Bingo @ VFW Post 9599 March 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm VFW Post 9599, 109 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	25 Acoustic Open Mic Acoustic Open Mic March 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Elliott Art Studio, 113 S. Chestnut Street, Jefferson, IA 50129 See more details •	26 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	27	28 Fourth Friday Fireside: Chad Elliott Fourth Friday Fireside: Chad Elliott March 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Doors open at 5:00 pm. Music from 7-9 pm. Check out The Courtyard Wedding and Event Facebook page for more information. See more details •	29 Greene County Historical Museum: Open Greene County Historical Museum: Open March 29, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	30 From Vintage Linens to Modern Heirlooms Workshop From Vintage Linens to Modern Heirlooms Workshop March 30, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Warm Wishes, 200 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •
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