Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Budget Director Dan Haug will retire effective October 1, 2026, following 11 years of service as budget director and 31 years of state government service. “Dan has served in this important role under multiple administrations with unwavering integrity and professionalism,” said Governor Kehoe. “His deep
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HAPPY SIGN DAY! Today, the Primary Center Staff took time today to deliver signs to our future Kindergarten Students! This is such a fun tradition and it was a beautiful morning for it!
Amidst anecdotal evidence that rural areas are facing a shortage of lawyers, The Missouri Bar, the statewide organization of all Missouri lawyers, is seeking to gather more data regarding the public’s access to legal services. To gather this data, The Missouri Bar asks that residents of rural Missouri counties take a short survey about their experiences
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August 20, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters Linda Schafer Tourism Brenda Owen Group tour Aug 28-29 Popeye presentation at Orris Theatre in Ste. Gen October 17 @ 7:00 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Valarie Moseley will serve as the next director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Moseley’s appointment will become effective October 1, 2026, upon Director Trevor Foley’s departure to serve as the state budget director, and will await Missouri Senate confirmation. “We are proud to
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office is reinvigorating the Attorney General’s Office Defenders program, adding a partnership with the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic. “The men and women who protect our country deserve strong legal advocates,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The Defenders program helps meet
Memorial Hospital has purchased two new LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzers to make lead testing easier and more convenient. One device is located in the Memorial Hospital Laboratory, and the second is available through the Chester Clinic Lab. Rural Health Clinic laboratory staff pose with new testing device. L-R Emalie Chausse, Kelly Rhoades, and Jennifer
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The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol today announced the launch of a new site for the public to report suspicious activity in Missouri: “Show-Me Shield” has replaced the Missouri SafeNation app. Show-Me Shield, which can be accessed here, or by visiting www.showmeshield.mo.gov, is now available for the public to
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Tax Rate Hearing & Regular Session Meeting of SG R-II BOE for August 25: Regular Open Session Meeting – 08-25-2026 – Agenda 2026 Tax Rate Hearing – 08-25-2026 – Agenda
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