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MONDAY EDITION
From the Editor’s Desk
Good morning, Jefferson County! We’re starting the week with an exciting new chapter at Kade’s Playground, where an expansion will give its youngest visitors more room to play. We’re also following questions about tourism funding in Arnold and concerns from Pevely residents about parking and emergency access—local issues that deserve attention and answers.
With Halloween approaching, we’re highlighting the Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk or Treat, where family fun will also help stock Gateway Food Pantry’s shelves. You’ll find this week’s weather, upcoming government meetings, our community events calendar, and an introduction to Panda, a husky mix looking for a loving home. Thank you to Tanglefoot Dancehall for supporting this Monday edition, and thank you for making The Jefferson Review part of your week.
Herculaneum celebrates a playground expansion that answers a longtime request from parents and could welcome children as soon as Thanksgiving.
Tourism commissioners question their authority and years of missing guidance as the city seeks a larger share of tourism revenue for its own events.
Complaints about equipment blocking fire hydrant access and questions about subdivision street islands bring calls for action at City Hall.
The Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk or Treat brings together decorated trunks, treats, and games while supporting Gateway Food Pantry.
This 3-year-old Siberian Husky mix loves outdoor play, has some obedience training, and is ready to meet a family at the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center.
Families can enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween treats, games, and plenty of festive fun while helping Gateway Food Pantry stock its shelves for local neighbors in need.
County Dispatch
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Big things are coming for the littlest visitors at Kade’s Playground. Twelve years after its original groundbreaking, Herculaneum celebrated a new expansion that answers a longtime request from parents and could welcome children as soon as Thanksgiving. See what’s planned, how the community made it possible, and what could come next.
Years of unanswered concerns, questions over taxpayer dollars, and a growing divide over who controls tourism funding. Arnold Tourism Commissioners say they've sought guidance for years, but now, as the city moves to claim a larger share of tourism revenue for its own events, commissioners are questioning how much authority they actually have. Former City Attorney Bob Sweeney's explanation of the city's powers sparked a tense debate that ended in a divided vote.
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A Pevely resident says repeated complaints about equipment blocking fire hydrant access have gone unresolved and that one call was dismissed as harassment. Now, city officials are discussing citations and a possible stop-work order, while residents question whether subdivision street islands leave enough room for emergency vehicles. Here’s what unfolded at the Oct. 5 meeting.
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Weather
Forecast as of October 11, 2026, using Hillsboro as a reference for Jefferson County. Conditions may vary across the county and forecasts may change. Lows reflect the overnight period following each day.
Government Meetings
6041 Third Street, Kimmswick
729 Maple Street, Hillsboro
2101 Jeffco Boulevard, Arnold
3775 Athena School Road, De Soto
Enter through the main entrance.
11470 Highway C, Hillsboro
1515 Mid-Meadow Lane, Festus
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Hello everyone! My name is Panda and I would love to be the next addition to your family!
I am a Siberian Husky mix that was brought to the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center about a month ago with four other dogs. I am around 3 years old and around 60 pounds, so I won’t get any bigger.
We were allowed to run loose but never got in too much trouble. Since our owners could not care for us properly, we are now looking for a new home with people we can shower with love. I love to play outside, and I have some obedience training, so I might just be the dog you are looking for.
I would love to meet you, so come on down to the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center where we can play in the yard or go on a walk. I am just sure we will have a great time. Please tell others about us, so we can begin our new lives.