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Holton area resident Bob McBroom took these photos of Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6), which was discovered earlier this year and made its closest approach to earth this week, starting on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
“This comet should return in 1,150 years,” McBroom said. “It is visible low in the northwest sky… A...
How should large, portable buildings, such as prefabricated sheds and workspaces, be valued and assessed for taxes in Jackson County?
That question was discussed at a recent Jackson County Commission meeting with Kate Immenschuh, the county appraiser and zoning officer.
More than 300 new...
Good crowds were noted for the 18th-annual Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest and the 26th-annual Chili Cook-Off, Chamber executive director Ashlee York said.
“I was really encouraged by the positive feedback we received from this year’s Fall Fest,” York said. “It was wonderful to...
As the Nov. 4 general election approaches and Jackson Heights district patrons decide on whether to approve a $5 million bond issue for the construction of building additions at the district’s two school buildings, the district has been hosting public meetings on the bond issue and getting some...
After more than 50 years in the Whiting area, the tax preparation service and popcorn business started by Gary and Marian Schlaegel and their family has moved to Holton.
Schlaegel’s Homegrown Popcorn and NEK Tax Services — formerly Schlaegel Tax Preparation — can now be found at 705 Arizona Ave. in...
WEEK 8 FOOTBALL PICKEM 2025
Oct. 24-26
1. Aeschlimlan Construction: Holton at Leavenworth
2. Denison State Bank: JCN at Jackson Heights
3. Beverley Brown & Co.: Royal Valley at Oskaloosa
4. Bergsten Insurance: ACCHS at Nemaha Central
5. Bumper To Bumper:...
Members of the Holton City Commission expressed agreement with Holton Community Hospital chief executive officer Carrie Lutz that a proposed quarter-percent sales tax at the county level would be a boon for the hospital in light of a reduction in revenues and reimbursements at the federal level....
A young person is a seed… 4-H is the fertilizer.
A young person is a gemstone… 4-H is the polisher.
An opportunity is a door… 4-H is the key to unlock and open it.
Give Royal Valley High School senior Cyrus Harding a few minutes, and he’ll come up with a few more metaphors for how 4-H can take a...
Tuesday, Oct. 14, is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information in order to participate in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, it has been reported.
This election will determine positions on local school boards, the Holton City Commission and local city...
WEEK 7 FOOTBALL PICKEM 2025
Oct. 17-19
1. Aeschliman Construction: Hiawatha at Holton
2. Denison State Bank: Jackson Heights at Valley Falls
3. Beverley Brown & Co.: Nemaha Central at Royal Valley
4. Bergsten Insurance: ACCHS at Jeff West
5. Bumper To Bumper:...
