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Political Q&A Forum Set for July 19 in Lancaster
A public political question-and-answer forum will be held Sunday, July 19, on the Lancaster courthouse square. Food trucks are scheduled to arrive at noon, followed by a meet-and-greet with candidates from 1 to 5 p.m. A public forum will begin at 6 p.m. on the east side of the square at the grandstand. Music will be provided by Tim Cason. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, questions and concerns, and enjoy food, music and visits with candidates. For more information, contact Stephanie Campbell, Republican Committee chair, at 660-341-3070, or any member of the Republican Committee.
Read MoreQueen City Board Approves CDBG Administrative Agreement
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen accepted a professional administrative services agreement with the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission for a Community Development Block Grant program during a recent meeting at City Hall. Mayor John March called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Aldermen Brenda Barnes, Lewis McBee, Shane Aldridge and Dorothy McBee were present. Also attending were Police Chief Jason Bunch; City Clerks Kristy Hallgrimson and Tammy Veach; and city maintenance workers Carl McBee and Dale Yearns. Guests included Julie Yearns, Robin Jackson, Ally Murphy, Kendra Lusher and Karen Carolan. The board approved the…
Read MoreDowning Approves New Sewer Pump, Awards Mowing And Rock Bids
DOWNING — The Downing Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a new sewer pump and awarded bids for rock hauling and cemetery mowing during its regular meeting Monday, April 6. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Aldermen Bob Garrett, Daniel Beeler, Ray Bange and Allen Middleton were present, along with Water/Wastewater Operator Tad Anderson, contract operator Eric Bowens and City Clerk Carol Dryden. In the water and wastewater report, the city reported water loss at 17 percent. Officials said the lagoon was discharged during March and closed at the start of April, though it…
Read MoreSchuyler County voters approve tax and ambulance questions; local races decided across county
SCHUYLER COUNTY — Schuyler County voters approved all four ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races for the Schuyler County Ambulance District, Greentop alderman and several city offices were also decided. Turnout was 498 ballots cast out of 2,701 registered voters, or 18.44 percent. County voters approved the county tax question by a vote of 289 to 194. The measure asked whether Schuyler County should exempt eligible taxpayers from certain tax increases on their primary residences above the liability incurred during the initial credit year. Voters also approved the county local use tax question by a vote…
Read MoreLancaster Fall Festival: Gather Together for Some Fall Fun!
By Emily Bontrager On Saturday, November 1, be sure to attend the Lancaster Fall Festival on the Lancaster Square. The event will run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Old Settler’s Reunion group is hosting the event. Cole Tippett, president of the Lancaster Old Settler’s Reunion, said the group wants to organize community events…
Read MoreSuperintendents React to Governor Kehoe’s Education Proposals
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group This is part 2 of a 2-part series on Governor Mike Kehoe’s education proposals. Following Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address, in which he outlined record-high investments in K-12 education, school choice expansion, and an overhaul of the state’s funding formula, local superintendents are weighing…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Revenue Ushering in its Digital Era—Rolling Out New Modernized Driver License System
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle and Driver License (MVDL) division is preparing to deploy its modernized driver license and processing system at all license offices, with a launch date of Tues., Nov. 12. Installation of new equipment and the system conversion process for this vital upgrade will necessitate short license…
Read MoreWestern Smokehouse Partners To Establish New Facility In Mexico, Investing More Than $67 Million And Creating 280 New Jobs
October 24, 2024 Mexico, Mo. — Western Smokehouse Partners, the leading co-manufacturer of better-for-you meat snacks, announced today that it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Mexico, investing more than $67 million and creating 280 new jobs. “Western Smokehouse Partners’ new facility in Mexico is exciting news for the community and our state,” said…
Read MoreDriver’s License System Changes Coming Soon
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November 8, 2024. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024,…
Read MoreMissouri Shakeout Earthquake Drill Coming Oct. 17
More than 260,000 Missourians already registered for annual “Drop, Cover, Hold On” exercise JEFFERSON CITY – Many recognize the southeast region of the state as Missouri’s Bootheel, but did you know it is also at the center of one of the country’s most active earthquake zones? The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) spans more than…
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