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Jefferson County Leader - April 16

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Races exist in all four of wards of Festus City Council
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Races exist in all four of wards of Festus City Council

  • Mar 17, 2026
  • 12 min to read

The city of Festus, where a controversy over a proposed data center has emerged and apparently spurred interest in citizens running for electe…

Support Local Journalism to help keep community news alive

Support Local Journalism to help keep community news alive

  • By Peggy Scott
  • Feb 23, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Dear Leader readers,

Jefferson County 911 Dispatch launches feedback program
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Jefferson County 911 Dispatch launches feedback program

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Feb 19, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Jefferson County 911 Dispatch leaders have launched a new feedback system to learn how the public rates the agency’s performance.

We value our relationship with you
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We value our relationship with you

  • By Gary Castor
  • Feb 12, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Community journalism can be the heartbeat of a town.

State law prohibits student cell phones during school hours
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State law prohibits student cell phones during school hours

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 14, 2025
  • 12 min to read

When Jefferson County students return to school next week, they will no longer be allowed access to their cell phones and other personal elect…

Open house on Wildwood historic preservation set for Thursday
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Open house on Wildwood historic preservation set for Thursday

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Jul 23, 2025

The Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission is inviting community members to an open house on Thursday, July 24, to share information and ge…

Jefferson College adds new associate degree
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Jefferson College adds new associate degree

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Recognizing a demand, Jefferson College will offer a new associate of applied science degree in digital communication beginning with the fall …

Arnold voters will see City Council races in all four wards
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Arnold voters will see City Council races in all four wards

  • Mar 27, 2025
  • 14 min to read

The city of Arnold has four City Council races on the April 8 ballot.

Local journalism connects community in a global world
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Local journalism connects community in a global world

  • By Lindsay Recar
  • Mar 13, 2025
  • 2 min to read

For much of my life, I had never considered myself “in the loop,” but I can safely say that is no longer the case.

De Soto Schools will move sixth graders, create grade-level centers
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De Soto Schools will move sixth graders, create grade-level centers

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Feb 9, 2025
  • 4 min to read

The De Soto School District plans to make some big changes over the next two school years.

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