Create a Healthcare Legacy by Gifting Grain to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation

Special to the Jefferson Herald Over the past several years, our area grain producers have weathered several challenges. However, these hard working men and women maintain their strength, tenacity and positivity, looking ahead to a bright future for their families and their operations.

The imposing gravestone of early Greene County residents Peter and Elizabeth Lawton in the Jefferson Cemetery

Cemetery stroll: Learn who rests beneath interesting and old tombstones

Special to the Jefferson Herald The Greene County Historical Society’s annual cemetery walk begins at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 22, at the museum, 219 E Lincolnway in Jefferson.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | THE JEFFERSON HERALD Les Fister, Joyce Fister, Jack Lint, Jim Kurth, Betty Griffith, Mike Minnihan and Joyce Kurth accept a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation.

Grant Helps with Ease of Access for Ever Greene Ridge Residents

Special to the Jefferson Herald Residents of Ever Greene Ridge are thrilled with work that has just been completed on the installation of a handicap-accessible entry. They are also extremely grateful for the support they received from the Greene County Community Foundation.

Greene County Pony Express Riders represented at Iowa State Fair

Special to the Jefferson Herald On Friday, August 9, Sandra Dawson and her horse Melted Hot Chocolate (George) will compete in the Senior Cowgirl Queen contest at the Iowa State Fair to represent Greene County Pony Express Riders of Iowa.

P.E.O. scholarships from Hazel Brown Zachar fund

Special to the Jefferson Herald

NICOLE HASEK | THE JEFFERSON HERALD Donations for the New Opportunities school drive can be dropped off at New Opportunities or Jefferson Telecom.

Back to School donation drive prepares students for school year

By NICOLE HASEK nhasek@iowainformation.com For children in need of school supplies, Teresa Lansman fills backpacks with notebooks, pencils, pens and other necessary back-to-school items.