Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 14 calls in the week of September 12th to the 16th. A full listing of all calls is available by clicking the link below.
Jackson County Sheriff Report 9-12 to 9-16
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Cottonwood County Commissioners met on the 17th. The Commissioner were presented an update o the Regional Trails Plan and approved payment of $9,480.55 and sign the service agreement with SafeAssure for 2025. A motion to pay the TORO Company tax court settlements for 2022 and 2023 as follows: Payable for 2022- $89,892.00 plus $8,502.68 interest and Payable for 2023- $63,520.00 plus 2,958.47 interest. A Public Hearing was set for Tuesday October 1, 2024, at 9:02am for the Ethan Johnson commercial abatement request. Talcot Campground seasonal rates were approved to increase to $1,700 for premium site and $1,500 for regular site and not charge a winter storage rate. Extended stay camping will increase to $27 per night and Dutch Charley seasonal camping rate will be set at $1,000 for up to three sites. The Commissioners then moved to adopt revisions to Policy 170 Leave Benefits – Earned Sick and Safe Time and Policy 388 Promotion as presented. The Commissioners approved signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Windom and Cottonwood County for a new monthly rental rate of $250 per month from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025 for the usage of the old fire hall space.
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The City of St James, the St James Chamber, Community Education, Rotary and Sertoma will be hosting a 2024 Candidate Forum to meet the Candidates on Tuesday October 8th from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the St James Armstrong Auditorium. Candidates running for Mayor, City Council, School Board, State and County Commissioners will be present for the community to be able to meet the candidates for local races for public office and learn what their priorities are and where they plan to lead. You will be able to hear where each stand on the issues that matter to you and your family. The evening will be videotaped for broadcasting via YouTube.
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Ahhh Friday, September 20th… It is the start of International Week of Happiness at Work! How cool is that? No doubt that happiness is the key to success in life. Research tells us that positive emotions promote creativity, well-being, bonding, and physical health! It is a known fact that Radio is FUN so please everyone be jealous of the happiness that will be flowing out the airwaves, windows and doors at KDOM!!! My Darcy Girl says nothing is better than the white sticks that peel perfect… Other wise known as String Cheese AND low and behold TODAY happens to be National String Cheese Day! Yep, there is string cheese on everyone’s desk can the day get any better? I mean it is Friday and we all have String Cheese! Life is just that good!!! Remember to celebrate International Week of Happiness at Work today through 25th. DO NOT LET ANYONE ICK YOUR WOW!!!!