Number of county-owned properties has doubled from last year’s tax sale
Jefferson County Commissioners are getting more and more into a business they don’t want to be in. Real estate.
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Councilmen differ on how to move forward with City Hall in Oskaloosa
All six members of the Oskaloosa City Council agree that a new City Hall is needed. However, there are differing opinions on how to get there.
Two vie for 2nd District commission seat in Tuesday’s election
The Aug. 7 primary election in the 2nd District will determine which of two Republican candidates will be the next county commissioner.
Jefferson County Ambulance readies for Meriden substation
The Jefferson County Ambulance Department started running two ambulances 24 hours a day this month and it has already started paying off.
Sheriff Herrig says serving Jefferson County is all he knows
It has been 30 years ago since Sheriff Jeff Herrig first put on a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department uniform but it doesn’t seem that long to him.
Jefferson County health department will launch billboard campaign
Travelers through north Topeka will soon learn what the Jefferson County Health Department has to offer.
Hard conservatives’ tax plan has local government, school officials on edge
Ask anyone in Jefferson County government or any of the school districts about Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax plan and nearly the same response is always given. They are concerned.
Chip and seal work moving along on Jefferson County roads
Jefferson County Commissioners had a light schedule on Monday but had time to get an update from Road and Bridge Director Francis Hubbard.
Perry teacher on campaign trail for 2nd District county commissioner
by Clarke Davis Wayne Lebetter was suffering a little bit from jetlag Friday, having just arrived home Thursday night from Paris. The candidate for 2nd District county commissioner was one of several sponsors who took 30 students of the International Club at Perry-Lecompton High School to France for an educational trip. Ledbetter, 56, has a [...]
Senior nutrition program may expand in Jefferson County
A pilot program started locally in Oskaloosa to address the eating habits of seniors may be expanding due to the success.