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Is a Hiring Freeze the Solution?
Can the County Avoid Raising the Tax Levy? By Reagan Connelly and Gordon HopkinsIs a hiring freeze a viable way…
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Politics at the Fair
Several booths are set up at the Jefferson County Fairground’s Merchant’s Building. County fairs are an ideal venue for promoting…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted
On Wednesday, July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19…
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Brandon Imes Appears in Court
After multiple missed court dates and multiple warrants issued for his arrest, Brandon L. Imes, age 33, of Plymouth, finally…
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Solar-Powered Cars Passed Through County
Several cars were seen stopped in Jefferson County for refueling. Normally not an atypical sight, except for the fuel: sunlight.The…
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Commissioners See Only Two Options: Cut Services Or Raise Taxes
By Reagan ConnellyFew subjects are more contentious in Nebraska politics than property taxes. For local governments struggling with ever-increasing inflation,…
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Questions Of Transparency, Open Meetings Act
Violations Hover Over Jansen Village BoardBy FJN StaffAt a meeting of the Village Board of Jansen on Monday, June 6, 2022, one member of the…
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Wymore May Not Receive Federal Disaster Funds
By Gordon HopkinsWhile much damage was done in southern Gage County by a storm in June, it does not appear…
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Former City Attorney Prepares for his New Role as District Court Judge
By Gordon HopkinsNewly appointed judge David J.A. Bargen sat in on proceedings during Jefferson County District Court to observe the…
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City Hires New Administrator
The Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to approve the contract for the new City Administrator, Jacob Matthews of Denver, Colorado,…
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