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Jackson Heights High School was in its third year of existence, but the young school’s football team made it a year to remember — even though the team’s last game of the season was one that many on the team would like to forget.
“We weren’t anticipating what was coming,” said Jim Childs, who was a...
A presentation by a representative from American Medical Response (AMR), a national medical transportation company, at Monday’s Jackson County Commission meeting sparked a flood of support for Jackson County EMS from community members and EMS staff members.
More than 50 people attended the...
It’s been only three months since the Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held its most recent Chamber Hall of Fame recognition dinner, but chamber officials are seeking nominations for the next round of Hall of Fame inductees as the organization looks forward to its 17th-annual dinner in...
On a vote of 6-1 here Monday night at the high school library, the Holton school board voted to return to a school policy making mask wearing optional inside all school buildings for all pre-K through 12th grade students and all staff and to also make provisions for those in close contact of a...
The Royal Valley Board of Education will continue to require face masks in school buildings.
During the RV B.O.E meeting on Monday evening, members learned that district administrators and staff members are working to secure a grant to test “close contact” students and teachers in order to keep...
The 100th anniversary of the construction of the Jackson County Courthouse building will be celebrated during Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 9, with a rededication ceremony and tours of the historic building.
The Jackson County Commissioners will host a special ribbon-cutting ceremony outside on the...
In the months after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, America “changed in a good way,” coming together to stand as one nation in defiance of enemy forces that wanted to see the country in ruins, Holton resident Erich Campbell said.
“Everywhere you looked there were American...
The Holton City Commission will soon be back at full strength with the appointment of a local health clinic administrator to fill a vacancy on the commission.
Eric Bjelland (pictured), who has served as the facility director at Holton Family Health Center for 14 years, was approved on Tuesday as...
Families looking for some fun this fall season will find a host of activities at The Great Pumpkin Farm north of Mayetta.
Five acres of Bob and Kelly Gay’s farm at 14805 190th Rd. is being transformed into a pumpkin farm that will also feature a petting zoo, obstacle courses, zip lines, wagon rides...
Remembrances from local military veterans will be the focus of a Saturday morning ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on American soil that changed the nation forever.
John Chiles, who serves as commander of Holton’s Mary L. Bair American Legion Post...
