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District-winning Rams place nine on first team, Stalder snags offensive MVP
By Brandon HurleyManaging Editorsports@beeherald.comThe Greene County Rams secured a much-anticipated district title this fall, anchored by a perfect record and a throng of highly-productive...
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HONORING A FALLEN HERO
WWII Vet Ed English, declared MIA in 1944, receives courthouse honorBy Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyHis mother visited the Churdan post office everyday, eagerly...
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GUEST COLUMN | Time for our Greene County to diversify and grow
And we start by welcoming Latinos to come join usBy CHUCK OFFENBURGERSpecial to the Jefferson HeraldThe big electronic sign at the entrance to the Greene County Fairgrounds last weekend flashed a happy...
View ArticleNew school board members sworn in at monthly meeting
By Rick MorainJefferson Herald Newly elected Greene County School Board members Cindi Daubendiek, Michelle Fields and Bonnie Silbaugh took their oath of office at the Nov. 15 school board meeting. They...
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The Early Lead | A critical mistake 15 years ago changed my life
By Brandon HurleyManaging Editornews@beeherald.comI’m thankful for my stupidity. I was lost in so many ways - a mess of confusion, fear, guilt and embarrassment. Nearly 15 years have passed since my...
View ArticleSupervisors consider proposals from carbon dioxide project
By Rick MorainJefferson HeraldThe Greene County board of supervisors, last week, discussed the proposed carbon capture and storage project for carbon dioxide from ethanol plants with representatives of...
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Council nears final decision on reduction of voting precincts
By Rick MorainJefferson HeraldThe Jefferson city council, last week, moved two proposed ordinances ahead in their approval process. One was the second reading of an ordinance establishing new voting...
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Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees, Dec. 10-11
STAFF REPORTThe second annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 from and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Elks Lodge. While there is no...
View ArticlePrivate pesticide continuing instruction course set for Dec. 9
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will be offering the first opportunity this season to attend the private pesticide applicator continuing instruction course, led by...
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Wailes sentenced to eight years for Scranton bank robbery
Defense cites drug problems, mental health issues By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.comConvicted bank robber Zachary Wailes was recently sentenced to eight years of prison time following...
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Serenity Now: Murray’s 50 year reign as a landscape painter continues
By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyThe serenity blankets each guest as they trickle their way into the Raccoon River valley, piloting down a secluded gravel road parallel...
View ArticleSupervisors analyze TIF valuations of Beaver Creek
By Rick MorainJefferson Herald At the Greene County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, the board heard information on tax increment financing (TIF) valuations of the Beaver Creek wind turbines in...
View ArticleWriting your retirement paycheck
STAFF REPORTHow can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This important question is addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop that will be offered online...
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A REUNION OF CHAMPIONS
Paton-Churdan legends celebrate anniversary of back-to-back state titles By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.comMembers of the back-to-back state champion Paton-Churdan football teams...
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Three EF-2 tornados knock out power, devastate buildings in Greene County
Jefferson was without power for 33 consecutive hoursBy Brandon HurleyManaging Editornews@beeherald.comA trio of EF-2 tornados ravaged Greene County in a historic event Wednesday.Three of the five...
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Three-time state champion Todd Cleverley passes
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyJefferson’s fastest athlete in history has passed away.Todd Cleverley, a three-time track and field state champion, died Nov. 24 at the...
View ArticleSupervisors consider department budgets for new fiscal year
By Rick MorainThe Greene County board of supervisors on Monday heard four requests for annual funding of local organizations for fiscal year 2022-23 (July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023). Greene County...
View ArticleGov. Reynolds announces $100M investment in water infrastructure,...
Iowa governor Kim Reynolds recently announced a historic $100M investment in water infrastructure and water quality efforts for the state of Iowa. Through a new grant program within Iowa Finance...
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UPDATE: Five tornados, another derecho knock out power, devastate buildings...
Jefferson left without power for 33 hours, rest of county was in the black for three daysBy Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comA devastating and historic storm system left much of Greene...
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THE EARLY LEAD | The black and gold double dip and a weekend to remember
By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.comSometimes the hype is just that.. hype.I’ve been fortunate to experience some pretty incredible moments despite my status as a small-town Iowa...
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