JEFFERSON REVIEW
MONDAY EDITION
From the Editor’s Desk
This edition takes us across Jefferson County, where local leaders are honoring decades of public service, welcoming new businesses, preparing community celebrations, and looking ahead to the future of one of the county’s busiest highways.
You will also meet an award-winning member of the Hillsboro Police Department, find upcoming government meetings and community events, and meet a playful tortoiseshell kitten looking for her forever home.
City leaders named Pevely’s Justice Center in recognition of Weeks’ 38 years of service while also addressing development, appointments, property maintenance, and findings from the city’s latest audit.
The Board of Aldermen approved three incoming businesses, filled several city board positions, and discussed the growing challenge of finding firearms training facilities for local police officers.
Downtown De Soto is getting ready for an Aug. 8 event featuring live music, local vendors, food trucks, family activities, and a small petting zoo.
Meet the Hillsboro Police Department professional whose careful work and long-term improvements earned her the 2026 MPOA Non-Sworn Civilian of the Year award.
MoDOT is asking Jefferson County drivers to identify traffic delays, speeding concerns, and dangerous locations before recommendations for the corridor are developed.
County Dispatch
Pevely leaders honored a former police chief’s 38 years of service while also taking action on high grass, city board appointments, a proposed three-lot development, and concerns raised in the city’s latest audit.
Herculaneum welcomed a new Ward 1 alderman, approved three incoming businesses and filled several city board positions. The meeting also revealed how the loss of local shooting ranges is making required firearms training more difficult for police departments across Jefferson County.
Downtown De Soto is preparing for an end of summer celebration packed with live music, local vendors, food trucks, family activities, and a small petting zoo. See where the city approved a street closure for the Aug. 8 event and catch up on several other notable decisions from the latest City Council meeting.
Those Who Serve
Most people never see the work performed inside a police evidence room, but Judy Tufts knows its organization can help protect the integrity of an entire criminal case. After reviewing thousands of files and building procedures designed to serve the Hillsboro Police Department for years to come, Tufts was named the 2026 MPOA Non-Sworn Civilian of the Year.
Projects That Matter
Turn lanes, medians, roundabouts, sidewalks, bike paths, and possible lane changes were among the ideas presented as MoDOT began studying the future of Highway 61/67. No plan has been selected, and officials are asking Jefferson County residents to help identify the corridor’s most dangerous and frustrating locations before recommendations are developed.
Weather
Forecast based on National Weather Service information available Friday, July 24. Conditions may vary across Jefferson County and forecasts are subject to change.
Government Meetings
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Meet ID# 839553, a playful 2-month-old Domestic Short Hair tortoiseshell kitten who's ready to find her forever home.
This little girl has quite the story. When she first arrived at the shelter, she was underweight and dehydrated, but with plenty of care from the shelter staff, she quickly bounced back. Today, she's healthy, full of personality, and always ready for her next adventure.
One of her most adorable features is her unique "check mark" tail, but it's her affectionate nature that really steals the show. Pick her up, and you'll be greeted with nonstop purrs. Put a toy in front of her, and she'll happily spend her time pouncing, playing, and showing off her spunky side.
Her regular adoption fee is $135, but through July 27, her adoption fee has been waived. She will be microchipped, dewormed, flea- and tick-treated, up to date on her vaccinations, and spayed—all at no cost to her adopter.
If you've been thinking about adding a kitten to your family, this sweet girl is ready to bring plenty of love, laughter, and personality into your home. Stop by the shelter to meet ID# 839553 today. She just might be the perfect match.