Local band Through the Darkness wins award of excellence from Iowa Motion Picture Association
By BIONG BIONG and BRANDON HURLEY JEFFERSON HERALD Having recently been recognized by the Iowa Motion Picture Association for their music video Saving Silhouettes, Iowa band Through the Darkness is raising a bit of dust.
THE EARLY LEAD: A call for local and diverse opinions
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editornews@beeherald.com   Nostalgia can be a double-edged sword at times.  
Christensen attends final Greene County school board meeting
By Rick Morain Jefferson Herald Greene County Community School Superintendent Tim Christensen at his final Greene County School Board meeting June 15 thanked the board for the last 15 years with the district. He said he would miss the people he worked with the most. Christensen’s stint with the district will end June 30.
Ben Ellingson is believed to be on the run with his wife, Shanda after being charged with domestic assault and harassment. The pair has now been charged with several child sexual abuse-related felonies.
UPDATE: Child sex abuse, felony charges added to growing list of warrants for Ellingson couple
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story will be updated as information allows. The story in the June 23 Jefferson Herald does not contain the newest child sex abuse charges. Criminal reports detailing the charges have not been released. — — —
Driveway debate sends Grand Junction council, public into hectic kerfuffle
By Brandon Hurley Managing Editor news@beeherald.com A heated, 20-minute debate analyzing overdue driveway repairs highlighted a tense Grand Junction city council meeting June 13.
Becky Wolf and Jonathan Law accepted awards from the Jefferson Rotary Club as Professional of the Year and Rotarian of the Year, respectively. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Becky Wolf and Jonathan Law honored by Rotary
Special to the Jefferson Herald This year, the Rotary Club of Jefferson handed out its annual “Professional of the Year” and “Rotarian of the Year” awards. Becky Wolf, director of Greene County Public Health, was honored as the Professional of the Year. Jonathan Law was recognized as the Rotarian of the Year.
Ben Ellingson is believed to be on the run with his wife, Shanda after being charged with domestic assault and harassment. The pair has now been charged with several child sexual abuse-related felonies.
Becky Wolf and Jonathan Law accepted awards from the Jefferson Rotary Club as Professional of the Year and Rotarian of the Year, respectively. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Soccer: Greene County boys fall short of return to substate final

Staff Report

A first half lead quickly evaporated Monday.

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Matthew Murphy

Matthew Murphy, 33, passed away in his home in Nevada on May 10, 2022.  His death was unexpected and far too soon. He had a gentle soul, a kind heart and a one of a kind laugh that will be remember

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