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City of Madras awards $145K in community grants for 2025–26, pares back funding amid high demand

Funding for Chamber of Commerce dominates conversation

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Madras finalizes UGB expansion: 196 acres added for industrial growth

Approval bring land owned by county into development area, clears path for high-tech development and long-term job creation

Business

St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Madras

Drive-up service, medical supplies and education offered at new Oak Street location

Business

Madras adopts updated housing action plan to guide five-year development strategy

Plan sets target for 280 new homes by 2030, prioritizes affordability and housing diversity

Business

Madras Community Food Pantry seeks state grant for pantry expansion

Proposed project would add distribution space, teaching kitchen, and kids area to meet growing demand

Business

COCC students, Bill Hunt featured in Art Adventure Gallery exhibit

“Art Branches Need Trees” holds reception June 5 in Madras

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Meat processing plant planned for Jefferson County

Plant will employ more than 50 people, provide local meat processing to entire region

Business

Jefferson County budget proposal for 2025–26 trims $2.6 million

Reductions driven by lower road equipment spending, lower spending of federal relief funds

Business

Madras proposes $38M city budget with several departmental cuts

Cuts include police, HR and community development as overall budget remains similar due to increased costs