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Three Main Street Iowa Awards to Jefferson
Main Street Iowa has been posting through social media the recipients of the 2020 Main Street Iowa Awards. Jefferson has received three of the awards – Partner of the Year […]
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Jefferson nominates 13 categories for Main Street Iowa Awards!
Each year, Main Street Iowa honors projects of the 54 Main Street communities in Iowa at their annual Gala. Nominations for the awards were due on Feb. 14, so the […]
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Main Street Iowa Award nominations due Feb. 21
The Main Street Iowa Award categories for the 2020 Awards was revealed recently. These should be projects completed in 2019 or ongoing projects that have not already been awarded. Nominations […]
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Contributions to Arch Alley
The Jefferson High School Class of 1967 is Part of the Arch! Ces Brunow and Chris Durlam presented the check for $1,200 as the match for the Greene County Community […]
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- [+]2023
- [+]2022
- [+] 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
- [+]2018
- [+]2017
- [+]2016
- [+]2015
- [+]2014
- [+]2013
- [+]2012
- [+]2011