Aguilar Flores faces new sex abuse charge, potential bond increase
County attorney's office believes Jefferson man may flee the countryBy Brandon HurleyManaging Editornews@beeherald.comA Jefferson man awaiting trial for multiple charges of sexual abuse was recently...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: The case for public notices remaining in newspapers
JEFFERSON HERALD EDITORIALSome members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary.A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee...
View ArticleExperience a good time at Historical Museum’s St. Pat’s event
Special to the Jefferson HeraldCount on a good time at the Greene County Historical Museum on St. Patrick’s Day, when the whole world is Irish.To celebrate the day, the Greene County Historical Society...
View ArticleApplications available for Rotary Club of Jefferson grants
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 2022 charity auction.The club has directed proceeds from its annual charity...
View ArticleAureon announces work from home model, closure of Jefferson Contact Center...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldAureon has announced its move to a work-from-home model for the Jefferson Contact Center employees and will close the Jefferson Contact Center building on April 28.This...
View ArticleState legislators, Iowa school board reps visit Greene County career academy
Special to the Jefferson HeraldState Legislators, Iowa School Board (IASB) representatives, Iowa Central Community College representatives, and community leaders visited the Greene County Career...
View ArticleSupervisors approve a number of items on short agenda
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors held a brief meeting March 6 morning which lasted only half an hour.The abbreviated agenda included only two items. In one of them,...
View ArticleGreene County teacher’s union and local school board reach contract terms
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldNegotiators for the Greene County School Board and the Greene County Education Association (the teachers’ union) on Monday afternoon reached agreement on the master...
View ArticleCONVICTED: Waters-Rice sentenced to 15 years for three felonies following...
Attempted murder, assault charge and others dismissedBy Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comA Jefferson resident has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following three felony convictions...
View ArticleSoil and Water Conservation scholarships applications now available
Special to the Jefferson HeraldHigh School seniors that reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation Club and...
View ArticleGreene County school board approves bowling as varsity sport
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldA new winter sport has been added to the school calendar. The Greene County Community School Board of Education at its meeting March 8 approved sanctioned bowling at...
View ArticleJefferson council OKs new animal shelter board, approves Lincoln Way...
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe new Greene County Animal Shelter has found its leaders. The Jefferson city council March 14 approved a seven-member animal shelter board that will govern the new $1.1...
View ArticleJefferson Matters’ community appreciation night is March 28
Special to the Jefferson HeraldThe public is invited to join Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community for the third annual Community Appreciation Night event to be held Tuesday, March...
View Article2023 Bell Tower Festival logo unveiled
SPECIAL TO THE JEFFERSON HERALDMichael Jordan is a worldwide icon. Much more than just a basketball star, but a clothing and shoe brand mogul. His Chicago Bulls jersey number is synonymous almost...
View ArticleRAGBRAI to visit Jefferson, Rippey as pass through towns on third day of 50th...
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.comThousands of RAGBRAI riders will soon be back.Merely five years have passed since the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa last visited...
View ArticleGreene County High School students help commission chalk mural at Landus...
BY JEFFERSON HERALD STAFFThe breathtaking skills of the Greene County High School art class has produced yet another masterpiece. Students from Greene County collaborated with the Des Moines Public...
View ArticleSupervisors deliberate over use of opioid settlement monies
By Rick Morain Jefferson HeraldThe Greene County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved authorization of additional documents on opioid settlement monies that will be coming to the county. The opioid...
View ArticleMcDonald family initiates fundraiser to name UIowa Hospital room after late...
SUPPORT THE CAUSE Donations can be made to the H. D. McDonald PICU-Burn Memorial Fundraiser at the following link https://bit.ly/3yGrdyD . The fundraiser was extended through May. The McDonald family...
View ArticleGreene County Medical Center Foundation annual golf fundraiser supports...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldPlayer and sponsorship registrations are now open for the 11th annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation golf fundraiser. This popular event will again be held...
View ArticleGreene County Medical Center recognizes outstanding employees, grants Van...
Special to the Jefferson HeraldGreene County Medical Center’s annual recognition awards’ ceremony was held Wednesday, March 22 in the facility’s main lobby.Radiology tech, Heather Booth was presented...
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