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RC Shack – Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Start-up Grant
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March
Main Street Retail Road Trip
Legacy Events – Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Start-up Grant
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Jefferson Public Library March New Book List
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February
Elliott Art Studio - Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Business Start-up Grant
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Meet Your Legislators
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January
Home State Bank Receives Friend of Extension Award
Jefferson Public Library New Book List
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2022
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November
Changes to Bell Tower Parade Route
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October
Existing Business Growth Mini-Grants
Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund available
Decorative posts created by high school students
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August
Two remote workers receive memberships to work at Gravitate Coworking.
Jefferson Wants You incentive for start-up of RE/MAX Legacy
Jefferson Wants You new business start-up to Midwest Behavioral Health
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June
Historical Society program Sunday June 12 in Jefferson
Ribbon-cutting ceremony & open house to be held at Wilson Avenue Suites
Experience Jefferson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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April
Class Reunions Meet at Bell Tower Festival
Tree Walk May 4 at Spring Lake Park
ISU Extension and Outreach Honors Greene County Extension Council
Meet Your Legislator, Saturday, April 10
Greene County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic a Success
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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
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February
Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway is Named a National Scenic Byway
Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce Legislative Update
Region XII Offers More Webinars
Iowa Legislative Update from Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce
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January
Meet Your Legislator Facebook Live Event
Region XII Webinar Series for Small Businesses
Bell Tower of Fame Award Nomination Form
Jr. Class Chili Supper, Friday, January 29th, 2021
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2020
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December
FAREWAY PROVIDES SECOND $200,000 DONATION TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES
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November
New 4-H Member Drive Thru
Holiday Festivities at Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County
No Nativity Festival, but Heart of Iowa Habitat Still Requesting Support
Tower Tunes Live Concerts for the Holidays
Greene Co High School Leaf Raking Thank You
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October
"Why Not Us" Receives $75,000 in Main Street Challenge Grant
Mahanay Bell Tower 54th Birthday Concert, Friday, October 16, 5 - 6 p.m.
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September
Gov. Reynolds announces Coronavirus Relief Fund Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Grant Opportunities
Greene County Medical Center Announces New Continuum of Care Community
Jefferson Celebrates Jefferson Telecom for Being Named a Smart Rural Community SM Provider
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August
Commercial Featuring Jefferson Hits Cable Network Channels
Building Facade Mini-Grant Application Up to $500
Jessica Pierce, PAC Joins McFarland Clinic
Medical Center Hires New Chief Nursing Officer
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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2019
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December
Great American Main Street update
Ring Out for Art 2020
Shop Local Display in Mason's Window
Winter Windows
Main Street Iowa Award nominations
National Main Street Conference scholarships
Caught Shopping Small!
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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
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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
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September
Investment Drive plans
Fall planters in downtown
Amazing Race recap via Raccoon Valley Radio
Big Dream Gathering is a big success!
Media coverage of The Forge Grand Opening in Jefferson
Design committee awards mini-grant of $500
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August
Scarecrow Invasion~Time Warp Edition in October
Jefferson's Downtown Difference Maker
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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January
Jefferson recognized by Governor Reynolds in Condition of the State Address
Marketing 101: More Than Social Media
Be a Part of the Arch
Rural Electric Magazine highlights Jefferson
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2018
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December
Pillar Technology brings Silicon Valley to Jefferson - media links
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November
Letters to Santa
Jeff from Jefferson
CHS Magazine highlights Jefferson Matters
Mini Bell Tower to measure Investment Drive progress
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 6
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October
Marketing for Small Businesses
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September
Tower View Team Visits Artist's Studio
Fall Pillar Planters Are Fabulous
Students enjoy HomeTown Teams exhibit
U of I Women's Archive brings 6 on 6 basketball to Jefferson
Preservation Iowa At Its Best Award to Kendall Bldg.
HomeTown Teams exhibit a big hit
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August
Canopy Removed in Arch Alley
HomeTown Teams Opening Day on Aug. 11
Governor's Art Award to Tower View Team
HomeTown Teams kick-off events for upcoming exhibit
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July
Why Jefferson Makes Sense
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June
RAGBRAI Minute videos
Bell Tower Festival booth 2018
Over 100 attend Party in Arch Alley
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May
Hanging baskets in downtown
Music Straight From the Heart
Party in the Alley (Arch Alley)
Rockin' to RAGBRAI public piano
Ready for spring
Getting ready for RAGBRAI overnight in Jefferson
Grant to Tower View Team for Arch Alley
Mini-grants co-sponsored with Rotary Club
Think OUTSIDE the Box presentation
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April
Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements
Jefferson receives Community Catalyst Grant
Main Street Recruitment Survey
Program Sunday afternoon April 15 at museum in Jefferson
Hit a Homerun promotion in early April
Family Feud Teams Named
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March
Tower View Team gets "fired up"
Volunteers Honored by Jefferson Matters: Main Street
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January
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party
Social Media 101 for Business
Social Media Resources
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2017
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December
Façade project finishing up
Special Christmas Event
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November
Jefferson is ready for the holidays
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 7
Challenge Grant awarded for Prairie Lakes AEA bldg.
Celebration Stroll is a big success!
Celebration Stroll celebrates façade renovations
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October
Mini-grant painting in downtown
Jamie Daubendiek receives Governors Volunteer Award
Family Feud postponed
Family Feud~Jefferson Edition
Incentives for Main Street presentation Oct. 9
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September
Signage for buildings
Sensibly Chic is open!
Signs, Snacks & Suds
Cash Mob on Sept. 5
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August
Color Schemes for Building Facades
Greene County Rams help in a big way!
Local Presenters at State Conference
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July
Hometown Teams rallying for 2018
Smithsonian exhibit to Jefferson in 2018- info mtg. July 24
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June
Rain dancers needed
Ring Out for Art 2017 winners
From 14 to 47 bells in Mahanay Tower
Party in Sally's Alley on June 2!
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May
Fundraising sale for Jefferson Matters: Main Street
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April
Rooftop Art installed by TVT
Derby Cash Mob on May 6
Pizza Ranch clean out
Window Designs Galore!
Hospitality Training on April 25
Main Street Iowa Awards
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March
Another Historical Plaque in Downtown
Thanks, Deb!
Sculptures for sale
Greene County Community Foundation awards rooftop art grant
Main Street Iowa award nominations
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February
Main Street (Hearts) Their Volunteers!
Open 4 Business Competition 2017
Java & Juice in Jefferson
Building Façade Mini-Grants Available for up to $500
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January
Sweetheart Tree
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2016
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December
Mini-Grant Applications 2017
Winter Pillar Planters & Banners
Christmas Tree Lighting in Jefferson
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November
Family Feud Event a Great Success!
Jefferson Receives Challenge Grants
Christmas Tree Lighting at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Family Feud comes to Jefferson
Trick or Treat on the square
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October
Ring Out for Art 2017
Tower Notes: Almost Home
Windows: Restoration & Replacement
Family Feud tickets now available
Mahanay Bell Tower Poem
Cash Mob on Oct. 15
CDBG building owners begin meeting
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September
Main Street Iowa Design Resources
Empty Storefronts
Beauty in Jefferson
Successful Historic Plaque Nominee Walk
Historical Plaque Nominee Walk on Sept. 18
Mahanay Bell Tower Poem
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August
David Williamson - Interview by Coltrane Carlson
Pedal Jefferson signs available
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June
Ring Out for Art winners picked at festival
Party in the Alley a huge success!
ISU Retail Scapes final report
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May
Jefferson Matters: Main Street 2015 Awards
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April
Successful Semester with ISU
Let's Put Jefferson on the Map!
Open 4 Business Competition
Great ideas from ISU students!
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March
Spendin' of the Green another big success!
Ring Out for Art Selections
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February
Thanks to Loren Turner
We Believe In Our Businesses
ISU Retail Scapes Studio returns to Jefferson
Cash Mob a Big Success!
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January
ISU Retail Scapes Studio focuses on Jefferson
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2015
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December
Home State Bank Makes 3 Yr. Pledge
Evergreen Baskets Hung
Mini-Grant & Paint Iowa Beautiful to Lawton Family Chiropractic
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October
CDBG Moving Forward
Jefferson- Make Over Crew
Design Assistance from Main Street Iowa
Image Assessment for Jefferson
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September
Greene Countians Walk the Square
Historic Plaque Walk on Sept. 20
Doc's Alley Looks Great!
Market Study for Jefferson Completed
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August
Social Media Success Story
Pedalerpalooza Hits Jefferson!
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June
Rooftop Art Installed
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May
Hanging Baskets in Downtown Jefferson
Rooftop Art Reception
$100 Drawing Winner!
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April
Empty Building Tour: A Tour of Possibility
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2014
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December
Huffman Is Think Local/Shop Local Winner
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November
Community Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 4
JMMS Hosts Business After Hours Nov. 10
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September
'Sweet Dreams' (and Pie) At Farmers Market
Main Street Iowa Reviews Local Program
Hueser Named to Main Street Board
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July
Jefferson Hosts Main Street Iowa Workshop
The Difference Is in the Details
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June
Sally's Alley Dedication On June 7
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May
Design Committee Plans May 17 Cleanup Day
Play Me Pleez Earns MSI Honors
National 'Main Streeter' Meets with JMMS
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April
National Main Street Center Plans Visit Here
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March
JMMS Presents Business After Hours
JMMS Celebrates Second Anniversary
Sawhill Named to JMMS Board
Yarnapalooza Brightens Up Downtown
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February
Cochran, Roberts Named to JMMS Board
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2013
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December
Holiday Sparkle in Downtown Jefferson
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November
Kucerak Appointed to Board of Directors
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September
JM:MS to Serve Meal at Farmers Market
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August
RVTV Is Coming to Jefferson!
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July
Window Display Consultant to Visit Jefferson July 23
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June
Koester to Speak at After Hours Event June 18
JM:MS Honored at State Awards Event
JM:MS to Showcase Building Rehab
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May
Downtown Visioning: A Look Into the Future
Guide the Future of Downtown Jefferson
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April
Main Street Visioning Meeting May 7
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February
JM:MS Hosts After Hours Business Workshop
Visioning Event Postponed to Tuesday, May 7
Help Determine Downtown Jefferson's Future
Study Shows Main Street's Economic Impact
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January
Downtown Building Discussion Jan. 23
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2012
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December
Main Street Iowa Design Team Visits Jefferson
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October
Jefferson Matters: Main Street ‘Firing On All Cylinders’
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February
Jefferson Selected as Main Street Iowa Community
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2011
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July
~ THIS PLACE MATTERS, a column about Jefferson, IA
~ THIS PLACE MATTERS, a column by Colleen O'Brien
Jefferson Matters: Steering Committee to Update Community
Jefferson Matters: Benefits of Becoming a Main Street Community