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- How could new county rules reshape Festus’ proposed data center project?
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Find out what's happening in Festusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Festusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 44.
- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 57 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• County Executive orders staff to draft data center regulations (myleaderpaper.com) — Festus residents should know that the Festus City Council has already approved rezoning tied to a large proposed data center north of Hwy. 67, while Jefferson County is now rushing to craft countywide rules on noise, lighting, water use, and siting. Officials say they want clear, enforceable standards before more projects arrive, as nearby residents raise health, property value, and water-supply concerns.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Festus
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- Central Comedy Presents: Live Improv
Central Tap, 10 E Main St, Festus
5:30 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Maddie
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4:30 pm - Magic the Gathering
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5:00 pm - Storytime
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9:30 am - Planning & Zoning Meeting
Festus, MO Calendar , 711 W Main St , Festus
6:30 pm - City Council Work Session
Festus, MO Calendar , 711 West Main Street City Council Chambers , Festus
5:30 pm - City Council Meeting
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6:00 pm - Maddie
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4:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HS choir- Christmas Caroling
De Soto Early Childhood Center De Soto, MO 63020
10:00 am - SUNRISE BASKETBALL
De Soto Junior High School De Soto, MO 63020
4:00 pm - DMS Movie Night
De Soto Junior High School De Soto, MO 63020
5:15 pm - Kingston Boys Varsity Basketball @ Herculaneum
Herculaneum High School , 1 Black Cat Dr , Herculaneum
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Festus. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Festus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Festus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Herculaneum
- Alton's Alm, Jones each go 5-0 at Herky Team Wrestling Duals (bnd.com)
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