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Russellville hosts first-ever Homecoming parade
The Russellville community was able to start a new tradition Friday afternoon, as the first Cole County R-1 Homecoming parade rolled through the streets.
Oct. 8 2021 @ 11:45pm
Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival makes a return after year away
The California Area Chamber of Commerce's Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival is back in action this year for its 31st edition.
Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm
Jamestown C-1 staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member at Jamestown C-1 School has tested positive for COVID-19, the district announced Thursday.
Sep. 2 2021 @ 3:15pm
Community theater to return at Finke this weekend
After a year away, Moniteau County community members are itching to take the stage together again for this season’s annual community play at the Finke Theatre.
Jun. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm
Russellville residents express frustration over handling of secretary's contract
RUSSELLVILLE — A bolstered public presence at Thursday's Cole R-1 School District Board of Education meeting led to a venue change and some contentious exchanges between meeting attendees and school board members.
May. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Counties: Plans for COVID-19 relief up in air
Mid-Missouri counties stand to receive millions of COVID-19 relief funds through the American Rescue Plan.
May. 16 2021 @ 12:05am
Parson helps recognize Morgan County WRC certification
VERSAILLES — A multi-year process culminated Thursday as Morgan County's school district superintendents, local elected officials, Chamber of Commerce members and special guest Gov. Mike Parson celebrated the county's new Certified Work Ready Community (WRC) status at Morgan County R-2's Performing Arts Center.
May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County records 32nd COVID-19 death
The Moniteau County Health Center reported it had received notification of another coronavirus-related death Tuesday morning.
May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am
Cole R-1 students walk out in support of Wilson
Students at Cole R-1 High School walked out of class Friday afternoon in support of longtime school secretary Judy Wilson.
May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am
Prairie Home, High Point voters select new school board members
Voters in Moniteau and Cooper counties selected a pair of new school board candidates for the Prairie Home R-5 and High Point R-3 School Districts in Tuesday's election.
Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:25pm
Voters overwhelmingly approve Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection tax levy increase
Russellville-area voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a tax levy increase for the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District.
Apr. 6 2021 @ 9:05pm
California elects first new mayor in 20 years
Rich Green emerged the victor in Tuesday's municipal election, according to the unofficial election results released by the Moniteau County Clerk's office Tuesday.
Apr. 6 2021 @ 8:35pm
Gas leak prompts evacuations of two California homes
A gas leak at 400 W. Barry Ave. in California has prompted two house evacuations, according to Ameren Missouri.
Apr. 1 2021 @ 2:51pm
Levy increase on ballot for Russellville-Lohman fire district
A tax levy increase for the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District is on the ballot for next week's municipal election, the fire district's first tax increase in nearly 20 years.
Mar. 31 2021 @ 12:09am
Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics planned in Moniteau County
In partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Moniteau County 911/Emergency Management, the Moniteau County Health Center will help facilitate two mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics, on March 30-31.
Mar. 18 2021 @ 12:05am
Consultant issues recommendations following California police operations review
The City of California Board of Aldermen met for a special session Wednesday evening, during which it was presented with findings from the consultant hired last month to perform a review of the California Police Department's operations.
Feb. 11 2021 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County COVID-19 vaccinations in progress
Moniteau County has begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations to residents per Gov. Mike Parson's priority list.
Jan. 29 2021 @ 12:05am
Former California police officers file suit against city
Three former officers with the California Police Department filed a suit against the city Tuesday in Cole County Circuit Court.
Jan. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Local lawmakers find a lot to like in the State of the State
Local legislators found a lot to like about Gov. Mike Parson's 2021 State of the State Address.Now in his third year in the Missouri Senate, Sen.
Jan. 28 2021 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County farmer earns Organic Farmer of the Year award
A Moniteau County farmer has earned regional recognition for her work in organic farming.Liz Graznak, owner of Happy Hollow Farm just outside Jamestown, was recently named Organic Farmer of the Year by the board of the Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service.
Jan. 27 2021 @ 12:05am