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Clothes set on fire in Arnold apartment complex’s laundry room
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Clothes set on fire in Arnold apartment complex’s laundry room

  • By Leader staff
  • Oct 1, 2025

A pile of clothing was set on fire after someone reportedly broke into a laundry room at an Arnold apartment complex on Jackson Drive. No one …

Festus hires company to renovate space next to library
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Festus hires company to renovate space next to library

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 30, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The city of Festus has agreed to spend nearly $124,000 to have the vacant space next to the Festus Public Library renovated.

Hopkins Floor staff offers nearly two centuries’ worth of experience
Real Estate

Hopkins Floor staff offers nearly two centuries’ worth of experience

  • By Abby Stetina
  • May 27, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Nick Hopkins, owner of Hopkins Floor Co. in the Festus area says his six sales employees have a combined 190 years of experience in the floori…

Holy Family to hold town hall about new church
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Holy Family to hold town hall about new church

  • By Tony Krausz
  • May 17, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The Holy Family Catholic Parish wants to know what members want to see in a new church.

Ribbon cutting set for Kimmswick Park playground, pavilion
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Ribbon cutting set for Kimmswick Park playground, pavilion

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 23, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department Director Tim Pigg said after months of delay, the county’s newest park playground and pavilio…

County gets feedback on master plan draft at open houses
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County gets feedback on master plan draft at open houses

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 21, 2025
  • 3 min to read

About 100 people attended two open houses held last week to get a look at a draft of the new Visualize Jefferson County Master Plan, said Mitc…

County councilman helps to bring “pocket park” to High Ridge Boulevard
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County councilman helps to bring “pocket park” to High Ridge Boulevard

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 16, 2025
  • 2 min to read

Work is underway to transform a once-vacant lot in High Ridge into a “pocket park” with a butterfly garden, picnic tables and benches, along w…

Electrical fire damages De Soto-area home
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Electrical fire damages De Soto-area home

  • Leader staff
  • Dec 31, 2024

A fire caused minor damage to a home in the 5100 block of Hwy. H west of De Soto on Christmas morning, Dec. 25. No injuries were reported, De …

Festus gas station looks to expand with P&Z petition
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Festus gas station looks to expand with P&Z petition

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Dec 17, 2024
  • 1 min to read

A gas station just outside the Festus city limits is hoping to redevelop its convenience store and fuel canopy.

Jefferson College showcases new Viking Woods dorm at open house
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Jefferson College showcases new Viking Woods dorm at open house

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Nov 24, 2024
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Jefferson College officials recently held an open house to show off the school’s new $4.52 million dormitory added to the Jefferson College Vi…

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