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A question about redundancy: Sheriff Kevin Turner raises concerns about iFiber project not being fulfilled
GALENA–A major infrastructure project for the county recently was the installation of iFiber throughout local governmental entities, including at the Jo Daviess County Courthouse. When this … more
ED police chief concerned about impact of criminal justice reform
EAST DUBUQUE–Illinois’ newly enacted criminal justice reform bill will have a big impact on how the city’s police department operates as well as other departments throughout Jo … more
Committee dissolves: Appraised value of proposed county park property comes in far lower than asking price
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Board’s county park committee is no more. During a Thursday, July 8 meeting, the committee learned that the South Rodden Road property that was being eyed … more
Warren helps out county fairgrounds
WARREN–The Warren Village Board discussed citizens’ concerns about public employees helping at the Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds in Warren during the May 24 board meeting. The … more
Licenses approved by New Diggings board
LEADMINE, Wis.–The New Diggings Town Board met June 15 and approved liquor license renewals and operator’s licenses. Licenses approved include: •Lead Mine Tavern–Class B … more
Kirk Raab takes over as Warren mayor
WARREN–Warren’s new mayor, Kirk Raab, was sworn into his post at the May 10 village board meeting. Raab defeated 12-year incumbent Wayne Raisbeck in the April election. Raab discussed … more
Elizabeth makes plans to hire police chief
ELIZABETH–The Elizabeth Village Board, meeting May 19, discussed the process of hiring a new police chief to fill a vacancy created when Scott Toot resigned in early May to become Jo Daviess … more
County board moves ahead with Transit plans
GALENA–During two meetings, one after the other on Monday, May 24, plans to transition the Jo Daviess County Transit to a county-operated entity moved ahead. After the county’s social … more
‘An honor to serve this county’: Retiring county administrator Dan Reimer recognized by state organization, county board
GALENA–Outgoing Jo Daviess County Administrator Dan Reimer was recognized for his 15 years of service to the county and the citizens of Jo Daviess County during the Tuesday, May 11 county board … more
Stockton Village Board reorganizes
STOCKTON–The Stockton Village Board reorganized at the Tuesday, May 11 meeting. Prior to swearing in new members, the board recognized outgoing board members Jackie Lickes and Rhonda Perry … more
Marc Ayers, left, Humane Society of the United States Illinois State Director, presented Rep. Andrew Chesney with the Humane Legislator Award on April 28 at the State Capitol in Springfield. The award is given to the General Assembly member who best advocates for the well-being of animals. In the 101st General Assembly, Chesney helped pass legislation to ban cosmetics testing on animals and co-sponsored legislation across the aisle to prevent animal cruelty to pets. Chesney recently sponsored and passed legislation in the Illinois House to ban pet store sales of puppies and kittens in order to help drive irresponsible commercial breeder mistreatment of animals out of Illinois. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization. It provides hands-on care and services to more than 100,000 animals each year.
Chesney receives award
Jamestown board OKs zoning request
KIELER, Wis.–The Jamestown Town Board approved two zoning requests at its April 13 meeting. The board approved a request from Doug Meyers of Bluff Hollow Estates to add five lots to the new … more
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