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

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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.

Journey Financial to move to downtown square

By NICOLE HASEK nhasek@iowainformation.com Tim Heisterkamp, owner of Journey Financial, plans to move his growing business to the vacant building on the southeast corner of the square once renovations are completed, which he predicts will be finished by early next spring.

Grand Junction summerfest set for first weekend in August

Special to the Jefferson Herald 50107 Summerfest will be held on August 2 and August 3 in Grand Junction. Most of the fun will happen in the old school lot, unless noted.