Pillar Technology brings Silicon Valley to Jefferson – media links

Pillar Technology’s Linc Kroeger invited IT business execs to Jefferson on December 8 to see the plans for The Forge -Jefferson renovation in downtown Jefferson and share ideas for bringing more technology jobs to Jefferson and potentially other rural communities. Here are various media coverage from this historical event.

Silicon execs tell of their plans for Jefferson – Greene County News Online – Dec. 10, 2018

Silicon Valley is betting on one Iowa town’s efforts to bring tech jobs to rural America – Des Moines Register, Dec. 10, 2018

Silicon Valley, California meets Jefferson, Iowa – Raccoon Valley Radio, Dec. 10, 2018

Ben Sands of Costanoa Ventures Twitter post – Dec. 8, 2018

Silicon Valley is betting on one Iowa town’s efforts to bring tech jobs to rural America – Des Moines Register article in USA Today Dec. 10, 2018

California US Congressman supports Jefferson model – Raccoon Valley Radio, Dec. 12, 2018

Rebooting Rural Iowa – Jefferson Herald, Dec. 12, 2018

Nerd Herd will be ready when jobs come – Jefferson Herald, Dec. 12, 2018

Rural America counting on us – Jefferson Herald, Dec. 12, 2018

Khanna bringing revolution to you – Jefferson Herald, Dec. 12, 2018

Silicon Valley in Iowa: Congressman’s fight for technology jobs. The Guardian Dec. 16, 2018

Why Big Tech Congressman is Betting on Iowa . Christian Science Monitor Dec. 19, 2018

Spread the Digital Wealth – by Congressman Ro Khanna for New York Times Opinion page Dec. 30, 2018

City View reprint of Doug Burns article on Ro Khanna Jan. 2, 2019

Bringing tech careers, not just jobs, to rural America Working Nation, Jan. 3, 2019

YouTube video of Dec. 8 speeches in Jefferson, IA.

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2 Sensational Seeds: STEM Stations Sensational Seeds: STEM Stations March 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details BYOB: Build Your Own Business BYOB: Build Your Own Business March 2, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • •	3 Studio Tuesday @ Elliott Art Studio Studio Tuesday @ Elliott Art Studio March 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elliott Art Studio, 113 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	4	5 Lucky Leprechaun's Night Out Lucky Leprechaun's Night Out March 5, 2026 Who is feeling lucky?? You loved this event so much last year that we had to bring it back again! Join us for a fun night out with The Centennial Cafe, Fudge's Flowers and Gifts, and The Public House & Lounge. Only 30 tickets available, $80 cash or check paid at Warm Wishes. Festive menu with vegetarian options always available! See more details Songwriting Classes Songwriting Classes March 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elliott Art Studio, 113 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129 See more details Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino March 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! 🙌 See more details • • •	6 Java and Juice @ The Webb House Java and Juice @ The Webb House March 6, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am First United Methodist Church-Jefferson, 307 S Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Anastasia the Musical Anastasia the Musical March 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • •	7 Historic Voices of Iowa: Founding Mothers Historic Voices of Iowa: Founding Mothers March 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Grand Junction Public Library, 106 Main St E, Grand Junction, IA 50107, USA See more details Bell Tower Festival: Trivia Game Night Bell Tower Festival: Trivia Game Night March 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Courtyard, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129 See more details Anastasia the Musical Anastasia the Musical March 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • • •	8 Anastasia the Musical Anastasia the Musical March 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Greene County High School, 1901 N Grimmell Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Civil War Program Civil War Program March 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Spring Into Action Silent Auction Spring Into Action Silent Auction March 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jefferson Community Golf Course, 501 Greenewood Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • • •
9 Toddler Story Time Toddler Story Time March 9, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Bingo Night Bingo Night March 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm VFW Post 9599, 109 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • •	10	11	12 Spring Open House Spring Open House March 12, 2026 - March 14, 2026 For more information, visit https://www.experiencejeffersoniowa.com/events/spring-open-houses See more details Food Truck: Hey Rosie Creperie Food Truck: Hey Rosie Creperie March 12, 2026 7:00 am - 1:30 pm Greene County Medical Center, 1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino March 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 • • •	13 Spring Open House Spring Open House March 12, 2026 - March 14, 2026 For more information, visit https://www.experiencejeffersoniowa.com/events/spring-open-houses See more details •	14 Spring Open House Spring Open House March 12, 2026 - March 14, 2026 For more information, visit https://www.experiencejeffersoniowa.com/events/spring-open-houses See more details •	15 Sewcial Sundays Sewcial Sundays March 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. See more details •
16 Robo Rookies Robo Rookies March 16, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am Churdan Library, 414 Sand St, Churdan, IA 50050, USA See more details Toddler Story Time Toddler Story Time March 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details • •	17 STEM Sparks STEM Sparks March 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 104 W Washington St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	18 Art Lab Art Lab March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 104 W Washington St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	19 Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino March 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 •	20	21	22
23 Toddler Story Time Toddler Story Time March 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jefferson Public Library, 200 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	24	25 Operation Meal Madness Operation Meal Madness March 25, 2026 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Jefferson, 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsbankiowa.com%2Fresources%2Fnew-event%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS01jWmtodGVjTTVrOHA4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7qz7naBvbve8iv3QOTPoflLJZ63iKY7N26g9NXIFjQ1sBLSXHGh8KOv256EA_aem_Q2qq9IYGQuNQqpswpdnrBw&h=AT4oaUc-mOD9rtVqrp2gMecxjT7dV7LlBPzl2W148CB--2kEfoCRhGk_0YqXqe3vUmcEXS3Lkgb1wDoE7NkRAHw7C_-l7bwmeTTsG1kcE-M62Z_To-t5E8M_t6cYOP4MyOfx27TalgXxrg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT6jIpdkRAWR3kteT7UkVAklj6tO510HFcj1QZothlOZGvZgsP9uXQdH-VjAjUnvCzhXCpsqAOlR73VTajOlM3aTjhN5rNRtFfQ9MI83iGn_Fi64sIVUd3QiQNac7uK5dxzPOSJwvdL-cYxAlvLfL5SijIz0pUn633-lK8Gtjw See more details •	26 Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino March 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! 🙌 See more details •	27 Java and Juice Java and Juice March 27, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am The Centennial, 100 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA See more details •	28 BOOST Bash at Clover Hall BOOST Bash at Clover Hall March 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Greene County Fairgrounds, 501 N Locust St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA Get ready for the 9th Annual BOOST Bash! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, March 28th at the Greene County Fairgrounds - Clover Hall for an unforgettable evening supporting Greene County Community Schools! 🎟️ Tickets are $30 📅 Final day to purchase is March 15th! 📍 Doors open at 5:00 PM \| Dinner at 6:30 PM 🍰 Dessert & Live Auction at 7:00 PM 🎟️ Reserve a table (seats 8 ) or grab single tickets! 🍽️ Dinner Lidderdale Country Store Catering 🙋 Online Auction Opens March 23rd 📣 Don’t wait—secure your spot today at www.boostgreenecountyschools.com and be part of this amazing event! See more details •	29
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