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California rural fire district tax levy increase back on the ballot
After its last proposed tax levy increase failed to be approved by voters by a slim margin earlier this year, the California Rural Fire Protection District will again appear on the ballot in the Nov.
Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
Community health center under construction in California
Work is underway on the Community Health Center of Central Missouri's new space for its California clinic, the office previously occupied by Jefferson City Medical Group's Family Health Clinic.
Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County announces 9th COVID-19 death
The Moniteau County Health Center reported yet another death due to coronavirus Tuesday evening, the fourth in the county in the past week.
Oct. 20 2020 @ 7:11pm
Moniteau County reports 8th COVID-19 death
Moniteau County reported another death due to the coronavirus Monday, bringing the county's tally to eight since March.
Oct. 19 2020 @ 10:05am
High Point switches to virtual learning
The High Point R-3 School in Moniteau County switched to temporary virtual learning this week, to remain in effect until Oct. 26 barring any changes in the status of coronavirus contact tracing among students and staff.
Oct. 15 2020 @ 3:40pm
Moniteau County adds 80 new cases in past week
Moniteau County has seen a sudden spike in coronavirus cases, with numbers rising more rapidly than any other time this year.
Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports sixth COVID-19 death
The Moniteau County Health Center reported the county's sixth coronavirus death since the start of the pandemic late Tuesday afternoon.
Oct. 13 2020 @ 5:58pm
District 4 US rep candidates outline stances on pandemic, law enforcement reform
With the race for Missouri's District 4 U.S. representative down to three candidates, those on the ballot have shared their thoughts on a pair of issues that have dominated the national consciousness for much of the year — the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the issue of police and criminal justice reform.
Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
House District 50 state rep candidates share policy positions
The race for Missouri's House of Representatives District 50 seat is down to two candidates.Incumbent Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, and challenger Kari Chesney, D-Columbia, shared their policy goals and areas of focus ahead of November's election.
Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports fifth death due to COVID-19
The Moniteau County Health Center reported the county's fifth death due to COVID-19 late Saturday morning.
Sep. 26 2020 @ 1:54pm
Moniteau R-1 administrators clarify return timeline for quarantined students
With more than 100 individuals in the Moniteau County R-1 School District asked to quarantine due to contact with positive COVID-19 cases this week, district administrators hope all will return to in-person classes by early October.
Sep. 25 2020 @ 9:40am
100+ quarantined in Moniteau County R-1 School District
A handful of positive COVID-19 cases among students and teachers in the Moniteau County R-1 School District has resulted in more than 100 individuals designated as close contacts and asked to quarantine.
Sep. 22 2020 @ 5:20pm
California Board of Aldermen hosts annexation hearing
The California Board of Aldermen met for its regular monthly meeting in advance of a public hearing regarding the annexation of land on the outskirts of the city limits.
Sep. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Pandemic brings challenges, changes to Toys for Tots of Moniteau County
Like most things this year, Toys for Tots of Moniteau County has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 9:05pm
Moniteau County reports COVID-19 outbreak at Tipton Correctional Center
An outbreak of new active coronavirus cases among incarcerated individuals at Tipton Correctional Center was confirmed by the Moniteau County Health Center in its COVID-19 case update for Thursday.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 5:00pm
California Elementary School unveils first STEM education SmartLab in Missouri
A number of special guests, including Gov. Mike Parson, were on hand Wednesday afternoon as California Elementary School unveiled a brand new STEM education SmartLab — the first in the state of Missouri.
Sep. 9 2020 @ 11:31pm
Trial set for former Moniteau County assessor
A jury trial has been set for Amanda Trimble, the former Moniteau County assessor who resigned earlier this year while under investigation for crimes she was eventually charged with through the Moniteau County Circuit Court.
Aug. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County R-1 approves detailed re-entry plan
The Moniteau County R-1 School District approved a re-entry plan Aug. 5, two and a half weeks out from the first day back to school in person since March.
Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am
Koeppen wins Circuit 26 Division 3 judge primary
In the three-way race for the Circuit 26, Division 3, judge primary, sitting Camden County Associate Circuit Judge Aaron Koeppen has emerged the victor.
Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:00am
Two challengers prevail in Moniteau County commission race
Moniteau County will see two new names on the November ballot for County Commission seats, along with the incumbent county assessor.
Aug. 4 2020 @ 9:10pm