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Local Land Bank Explained
By Gordon HopkinsQuestions continue to swirl around the South Jefferson Land Bank (SJLB), particularly regarding taxes owed on property acquired…
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New Tax Classification Proposal Gets First Round Approval
Among the many measures currently under consideration during the special session of the Nebraska Legislature is a constitutional amendment for…
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Number Of Female Inmates Increasing
By Gordon HopkinsWomen are making up an increasing number of inmates in jails and prisons. That is true in local…
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Property Tax Plan Advances
Stripped-Down Bills Offers Only Some of What Governor Wanted By Gordon Hopkins Two important bills have advanced in this special…
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Governor Signs Czech License Plate Bill
Governor Jim Pillen signed a ceremonial copy of LB (Legislative Bill) 140 during the 2024 Czech Festival in Wilber. That…
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Southern Schools Receives Diamond Certification in School Safety
Southern Schools District in Wymore just received a Diamond Certification in School Safety. The announcement came Wednesday, August 14, 2024.…
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Courthouse Construction Ahead of Schedule
Phase one of repair work and construction in the second floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairbury has been…
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VP Candidates Head to Nebraska
Both Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. Vice-President will be in the Cornhusker state in coming weeks as part of…
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Study Needed Before Well Can Be Brought Back Online
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council voted to move forward with bringing the long-disused I Street well back into service,…
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Budget Reviews Focus On Reigning In Costs
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners met with department heads to begin work on budgets at a meeting on Tuesday, August…
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