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“Generational Change In Tax Policy”
By Gordon HopkinsNACO (Nebraska Association of County Officials) has offered conditional support of Governor Jim Pillen’s tax package. That condition…
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Richard Krause Is February Veteran Of The Month
By Doug KapkeRichard H. Krause was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, by…
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Chamber Banquet
The annual Fairbury Chamber of Commerce banquet was held Friday night at the Elks. Community Service Award was presented to…
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Gage County Residents Complain About Smell From Swine Operations
By Gordon HopkinsResidents living near a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) in northern Gage County are complaining about the smell.The…
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Work Begins on Rock Island Depot Roof
The work to repair the roof of the Rock Island Railroad Depot Museum in Fairbury is scheduled to begin Monday,…
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South Jefferson Land Bank Holds First Meeting
By Gordon HopkinsThe first meeting of the South Jefferson Land Bank Board of Directors was held Wednesday, January 31, 2024,…
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Coming Soon
While work was delayed due to the recent inclement weather, work is progressing on the newest business coming to Fairbury,…
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Reducing Radon Decreases Risk of Lung Cancer
More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year are from exposure to radon gas, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Dealing with Stress from Winter Weather Woes
By Amy Timmerman, Nebraska Extension Educator; Glennis McClure, Nebraska Extension Educator Farm and Ranch Management Analyst; Michelle Krehbiel, Youth Development…
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Sen. Brandt, Commissioner Schoenrock Testify At Legislature
By Gordon HopkinsSenator Tom Brandt, District 32, and Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock testified in support of two bills at…
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