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Senate clears Grassley-Klobuchar bill honoring Jefferson boy to aid search...
Staff ReportWASHINGTON – Just four days after it was introduced, legislation to help families locate missing loved ones with Autism, Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions unanimously cleared the...
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Roop arrested in connection to Jan. theft of Wild Rose ATM
By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyA fourth and final suspect in the theft of an ATM from Wild Rose Casino in January has been apprehended following a months long...
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Options for possible indoor pool revealed as parks board seeks local funding...
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comThe dream of a future indoor pool in Jefferson has hit a slight snag.After reviewing blueprints and evaluating expenses, the Jefferson Parks Board has...
View ArticleLocal candidates voice views on carbon pipelines, Latino initiative during...
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comA pair of hot-button issues sparked a passionate debate during a local candidate forum Monday night in Churdan.Greene County supervisor candidates Dan...
View ArticleSupervisors inch closer to ordinance revisions, hear update on diversity project
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors Oct. 10 placed on first reading the recodification of the county’s code of ordinances, including a rewrite of a portion of the new...
View ArticleGreene County Public Health announces flu and COVID clinic and drive-through...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldAmerica’s health experts have been looking to the southern hemisphere for indications of what the upcoming 2022-2023 flu season will bring. What they have seen has led...
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Jefferson council adopts monthly garbage rate increase
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Jefferson City Council Oct. 11 placed on third reading and adopted rate increases for residential sanitation collection (garbage) and fee increases for residential...
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KICKING AWAY CANCER: Greene County FG kicker shattering cancer fundraising goals
By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.comA childhood friend tragically taken by cancer has inspired a local field goal kicker.Greene County’s Nathan Behne dedicated the 2022 football season...
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Local FFA members attend district conference
Special to the Jefferson HeraldEach year, the Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School...
View ArticleJefferson Wants You Incentive Funds still available
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund for new small businesses and remote workers still has funds available. New businesses locating to Jefferson in 2022 - 2023 can...
View ArticleSupervisors adopt new county ordinances during weekly meeting
By Rick MorainJefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Oct. 17 adopted the recodification of the county’s ordinances which has been in process for a number of weeks. The...
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Jefferson library seeking 20,000 square-foot expansion of current facility
By BRANDON HURLEYManaging EditorNews@beeherald.comAll things considered, major change has bypassed the Jefferson Public Library for nearly 60 years. A library remains a place of knowledge, stocked...
View ArticleNext Greene County Reads book discussion hosts Lincoln Hwy novelist Nov. 3
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe Libraries of Greene County are hosting another Greene County Reads book discussion on Thursday, Nov. 3. The book will be The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. A...
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VOTERS TO DECIDE FATE OF COUNTY JAIL
$12 million Nov. 8 bond issue would triple amount of holding cellsBy Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comThe future of a Greene County jail rests in the hands of voters on Nov. 8.A ballot...
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Council approves plans for $16 million wastewater treatment facility...
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment facility. Cost of the...
View ArticleSupervisors accept 60-acre gift for Greene County’s second wildlife refuge
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to accept a gift of 60 acres of land from the Wallace Teagarden estate to become a wildlife refuge.The parcel,...
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How annual mammograms at Greene County Medical Center saved Jefferson woman’s...
SPECIAL TO THE JEFFERSON HERALDJudy Turner made it her routine to get her annual mammogram and wellness physical at Greene County Medical Center. Each fall the Jefferson resident would call the Family...
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Greene County ISU Extension director receives County Professional Excellence...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldRecognizing the need for women-centered educational programs for farm women, Lori Mannel has spent nearly a decade offering programs of Iowa State University Extension...
View ArticleCaring Rose Week: Flower shops will collect tons of food for charity
Special to the Jefferson HeraldFlorists across central United States will gather over 20 tons of food for those in need Nov. 7-12. Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores are deeply discounting bouquets...
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Greene County school board hosts October meeting
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Community School Board on Oct. 19 dealt mostly with topics that recur each month at the school board’s meetings.The board placed on second reading and...
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