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September 2025

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  • Farmer's Market

    Farmer's Market

    September 2, 2025  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Greene County Fairgrounds, 501 N Locust St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Junk Journal Workshop @ Warm Wishes

    Junk Journal Workshop @ Warm Wishes

    September 2, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Warm Wishes, 200 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 3, 2025  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • CyHawk Downtown Tailgate

    CyHawk Downtown Tailgate

    September 4, 2025  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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  • Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    September 4, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    various locations in Boone, Greene, and Guthrie counties

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  • Java and Juice: Bell Tower

    Java and Juice: Bell Tower

    September 5, 2025  9:30 am - 10:00 am

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  • Jeff Pudenz on Bees

    Jeff Pudenz on Bees

    September 5, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 449 E Ave, Churdan, IA 50050, USA

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  • Kenni Falls in Concert

    Kenni Falls in Concert

    September 5, 2025  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

    Have you ever left a gathering being so moved that you can’t stop thinking about it??
    That happened to us after meeting Kenni Falls
    To hear her story, heart, and voice, Greg and I are thrilled that on Sept 5 she will be performing at The Courtyard.
    Looking for an evening out?
    Grab your favorite cocktail, relax & enjoy some beautifully sung songs by the very talented passionate Kenni Falls!!

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 6, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Feed Shack Food Truck

    Feed Shack Food Truck

    September 9, 2025  11:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Greene County Medical Center, 1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Farmer's Market

    Farmer's Market

    September 9, 2025  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Greene County Fairgrounds, 501 N Locust St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 10, 2025  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Church Night in Jefferson

    Church Night in Jefferson

    September 10, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Art Exhibition

    Art Exhibition

    September 10, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Art of Aries Studios, 112 S Wilson Ave, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    September 11, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    various locations in Boone, Greene, and Guthrie counties

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  • Fall Open House

    Fall Open House

    September 12, 2025
    Jefferson Area Businesses

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  • Java and Juice: Sewer Treatment Plant

    Java and Juice: Sewer Treatment Plant

    September 12, 2025  9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Jefferson Wastewater Treatment Plant

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  • Destination Vintage

    Destination Vintage

    September 12, 2025  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • Greene Goods Open House

    Greene Goods Open House

    September 13, 2025  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Greene Goods, 1608 Westwood Drive, Jefferson, IA

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  • Destination Vintage

    Destination Vintage

    September 13, 2025  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 13, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Red Barn Craft Sale

    Red Barn Craft Sale

    September 13, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Greene County Fairgrounds, 501 N Locust St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Process Art Workshop @ Warm Wishes

    Process Art Workshop @ Warm Wishes

    September 13, 2025  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Warm Wishes, 200 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Ciders at Sunset featuring Hawk McIntyre

    Ciders at Sunset featuring Hawk McIntyre

    September 13, 2025  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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  • Pleasant Hill Memorial Car Show

    Pleasant Hill Memorial Car Show

    September 14, 2025  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Pleasant Hill Church, 1794 Redwood Ave., Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Greene Goods Open House

    Greene Goods Open House

    September 14, 2025  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Greene Goods, 1608 Westwood Drive, Jefferson, IA 50129

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  • Farmer's Market

    Farmer's Market

    September 16, 2025  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Greene County Fairgrounds, 501 N Locust St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • After Hours: Insider at Power Lift

    After Hours: Insider at Power Lift

    September 16, 2025  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 17, 2025  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    September 18, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    various locations in Boone, Greene, and Guthrie counties

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  • Java and Juice: Journey Financial

    Java and Juice: Journey Financial

    September 19, 2025  9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Journey Financial, LLC, 121 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Ribbon Cutting: Journey Financial

    Ribbon Cutting: Journey Financial

    September 19, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am
    Journey Financial, LLC, 121 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 20, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Historical Cemetery Walk

    Historical Cemetery Walk

    September 21, 2025  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Jefferson Cemetery, 1019 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Salad Luncheon sponsored by the Greene County Medical Center Auxillary

    Salad Luncheon sponsored by the Greene County Medical Center Auxillary

    September 23, 2025  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Elks Lodge, 103 W Harrison St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 24, 2025  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    Master Conservationist with ISU Extension

    September 25, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    various locations in Boone, Greene, and Guthrie counties

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  • Java and Juice @ Greater Life Chiropractic

    Java and Juice @ Greater Life Chiropractic

    September 26, 2025  9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Greater Life Health + Wellness, 119 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Kris Karr in Concert

    Kris Karr in Concert

    September 26, 2025  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Courtyard Wedding & Events Jefferson, 214 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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  • Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    Greene County Historical Museum: Open

    September 27, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, USA

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Murphy Farm Meats – Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Start-up Grant

A new business in Jefferson has been awarded $5,000 in Jefferson Wants You Incentive Funds for a new start up. Murphy Farm Meats, LLC is owned by Dennis and Terry Murphy of rural Jefferson. The new butcher shop will be located at 201 W Washington in Jefferson. A retail area for fresh meat cuts will […]

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Jefferson Public Library July New Book List

Jefferson Public Library announces new books for July 2023. Check out the list here July New Book List

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CHiRP – Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund New Start-up Grant

A new business in Jefferson has been awarded $5,000 in Jefferson Wants You Incentive Funds for a new start-up.  CHiRP Coffee is a partnership of four long-time friends with their last names making up the name of the business – Rona Challen, Shannon Hansen, Terri Renwanz and Carrie Peters.  Their vision statement is ,“To simply […]

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