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Gordon sentenced to 10 years in prison for child endangerment, conspiracy and...
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comA former Scranton resident, following a three-year investigation, has been sentenced to prison as a result of physically harming his toddler in...
View ArticleELECTION DAY 2022: A single contested race highlights local elections
STAFF REPORTA lone contested race for a supervisor’s seat is the headliner during the 2022 mid-term election cycle. Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8 with polls closing at 8 p.m.Dan Benitz (R)...
View ArticleAdventures Along Iowa’s Historic Lincoln Highway to be presented Nov. 13
In October, Darcy Dougherty Maulsby from Lake City published her new book, The Lincoln Highway in Iowa – A History. Maulsby, who is known as “Iowa’s Storyteller”, will present stories from her new...
View ArticleBenitz comfortably defeats Holden in supervisors race
By Brandon HurleyManaging Editornews@beeherald.comRepublican Dan Benitz trounced his opponent in Greene County’s only contested race on election night, garnering 62.7 percent of the vote.Benitz, a...
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$12 million jail bond falls short by three percent, facility may close
By BRANDON HURLEY Managing Editornews@beeherald.comFuture construction of a new Greene County jail was dealt a crippling blow on Election Night.A $12 million bond issue meant to fund the replacement of...
View ArticleGreene County initiates ‘Operation Green Light’ in support of local veterans
Special to the Jefferson HeraldIn advance of the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday on Nov. 11, Greene County has announced the county courthouse will be illuminated green Monday, Nov. 7 through Nov. 13 as...
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Former speech coach and english teacher Teresa Lawler inducted into speech...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldFormer Jefferson-Scranton speech coach and english teacher Teresa Lawler was recently inducted into Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame.Allison Hicks...
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Mount named new youth librarian at Jefferson Library
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe Jefferson Public Library is pleased to introduce Bailey Mount as the new youth services librarian. Mount began working at the Jefferson Public Library in April 2021...
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UPDATE: Ellingsons found in Muscatine using false names, arrested on child...
By Brandon HurleyManaging Editornews@beeherald.comA Jefferson couple on the run since June - accused of committing child sex abuse in addition to a slew of serious other charges - has been apprehended...
View ArticleSupervisors discuss rental policy of courthouse grounds
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 7 discussed a potential policy for the courthouse, Mahanay Tower, and courthouse grounds. County attorney Thomas Laehn, who...
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Sheriff’s office busts marijuana distributors
By Brandon Hurley Managing EditorNews@beeherald.comA pair of alleged local marijuana dealers who are believed to have conducted illegal drug operations together were apprehended last week by the Greene...
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Local bench installation dedicated to men and women who served in US military
Special to the Jefferson HeraldVeterans Day is an annual acknowledgement of brave citizens who have risked their lives for freedom. Recently, the city of Jefferson was blessed with yet another monument...
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Jefferson Garden Club to host Tour of Homes
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe Jefferson Garden Club will again host its popular holiday tour of homes event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Four homes, decorated to showcase this year’s...
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Annual winter festival nears
Special to the Jefferson HeraldJefferson is gearing up to hold its third annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees, from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Elks Lodge. This year, there will be an adult time...
View ArticleNorthland Securities says comm tower will cost less than anticipated
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County board of supervisors on Nov. 15 heard a presentation from Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities on financing for the county’s planned new E911 radio tower...
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GCSD school board elects Silbaugh as next president, Daubendiek VP
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Community School board of directors held its organizational meeting for the current year on Monday evening.The meeting began with the election of...
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City to hear bids for $270K sanitary sewer project
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Jefferson City Council on Tuesday set the date of its next meeting Nov. 22 to select a bidder for the proposed sanitary sewer lining project in the southeast quadrant...
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Jefferson, Carroll newspapers remain with Iowa family under new ownership
STAFF REPORTThe Thursday edition of the Jefferson Herald is the final newspaper published by the Wilson and Burns families, the three-generation local owners of the publication the past 10 years.The...
View ArticleLocation pegged for construction of new emergency comm tower
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors Nov. 21 approved an agreement with Motorola Solutions for the site of the new communications tower, radios and associated equipment...
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Greene County native, co-founder of re:3D Inc. named recipient of Jefferson...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldAnother remote worker who recently moved back to Greene County after 25 years has been awarded a Jefferson Wants You Incentive grant for a one year membership at...
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