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‘Our Wheaties didn’t get peed in’
Grand Junction city council unanimously votes to remove Mount“Our Wheaties didn’t get peed in. I’m not leaving. (Brian) is not leaving. If anything, you just go on and build a bigger and a better...
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Proposition of gender neutral bathrooms causes stir at city council candidate...
By Brandon HurleyManaging Editor news@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley Controversial remarks referencing the transgender community plagued Tuesday night’s Jefferson city council candidate forum.A pair of...
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Hurley takes reins as editor of Jefferson Herald
Jefferson Herald staff reportBrandon Hurley, who has earned two statewide Iowa Young Journalist of The Year honors and helped pen a popular book on a professional basketball coach with local ties, is...
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Casino proves its value turning a No vote into a ‘YES’
Special to the Jefferson Herald When Guy Richardson called his fellow supervisors in 2013 about possibly bringing a casino to Greene County, Dawn Rudolph of Scranton supported the idea right away, but...
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Jefferson Public Library takes first steps toward major renovation
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe time is no for local renovation.There is a buzz in the air as the Jefferson Public Library begins working with architect Peter Franks to consider options for a future...
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Greene County could jump to more Democrat-leaning Congressional district
10/22/21By DOUGLAS BURNS d.burns@carrollspaper.comGreene County is emerging as one of the storylines with the second proposed legislative maps for Iowa is it would move from what is likely to be a...
View ArticleAn interview with Tom Timmons of Wild Rose Casino
‘We’ve done what we said we were going to do,” Tom Timmons, Wild Rose president and chief operating officer, said in an interview with The Jefferson Herald’s co-owner Douglas Burns.Watch the full video...
View ArticleOffenburger discusses history of Wild Rose in Jefferson
Community leader Chuck Offenburger reviews the history of Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Jefferson, discussing its value to the community and future here:Section: News
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Where to vote on election day
Election Day is tomorrow, November 2. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here is where Greene County residents will vote, according to the Greene County auditor's website. POLLING PLACES:...
View ArticleHow casino dollars enhance public safety
Greene County Gaming Corp. Board member Peg Raney explains how non-profit dollars associated with Wild Rose Jefferson are boosting public safety with donations to fire departments and law enforcement...
View ArticleGuy Richardson: Then and Now
Then and Now. Former Greene County Supervisor Guy Richardson today on the benefits of Wild Rose — and a look back at what he said before it’s approval.Section: News
View ArticleLocals react to Wild Rose Casino's impact
Elaine Deluhery was at first against a casino, but has long since changed her mind. Mary Jane Fields was impressed with the massive voter turnout back in 2013. The pair shares further thoughts...
View ArticleIncumbents retain seats on Jefferson city council
By BRANDON HURLEY Managing Editornews@beeherald.comA hotly contested local election cycle was tense until the final tally. A trio of Jefferson incumbents retained their seats on the city council...
View ArticleNewcomers highlight Greene County school board, two incumbents secure P-C spots
By BRANDON HURLEY Managing Editornews@beeherald.comA shake-up is in effect.A trio of new candidates were elected to the Greene County Community School board of education Tuesday night, unseating one...
View ArticleBoyd elected as Scranton mayor, Kersey and Vogel nab seats on Churdan council
By BRANDON HURLEY Managing Editornews@beeherald.comElection season was rather spicy throughout the county Tuesday night. Several local communities featured contested races, while a handful of others...
View ArticleHerrick wins a fourth term as Grand Junction mayor, Hoskinson, Lyons and...
By BRANDON HURLEY Managing Editornews@beeherald.comDespite it’s somewhat minuscule stature in population, Grand Junction was a lightning rod during this past election cycle.A total of nine candidates...
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Wild Rose posts state record with 89% re-up vote
Jefferson Herald staff reportWild Rose Casino & Hotel-Jefferson, along with its qualified sponsoring organization, Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, will continue operating here thanks to the...
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CONNECTING VETERANS BY QUILT
Widow of Vietnam vet shares passion for quilting, military By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyCathy Hammel is forever connected to the military. Through family, through...
View ArticleSUPERVISORS: County attorney shares concerns on ‘unconstitutional abuse of...
By Rick MorainJefferson HeraldThomas Laehn has concerns with a federal vaccine mandate, which could potentially lead to his resignation. The Greene County attorney on Monday briefed the Greene County...
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Former RNC chair: Reynolds should be in ‘conversation’ for presidency
By DOUGLAS BURNSd.burns@carrollspaper.com Gov. Kim Reynolds insists a life in Washington is not for her. But Michael Steele, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee, and a high-profile...
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