Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce wants to inform the public about a company trying to solicit ads for a magazine called “Newcomers Guide”.

The Dexter Chamber is not associated with them nor have they given them permission to use the Chamber's name. 

This company apparently originates out of Peoria, IL and uses the number 888-588-7755.

If you every have a doubt about advertising or purchasing an ad, please do not hesitate to contact the Dexter Chamber of Commerce's office

Hillary Starnes, MPA, Executive Director
Dexter Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
515B West Market
P. O. Box 21
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone:  573-624-7458

Bloomfield, Missouri - Pastor Mike Williams is presenting "Dexter's First Air-Force Base" at the Stars & Stripes Museum, Monday, May 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

Many long-time local residents are familiar with the Dexter Airport's creation as a satellite field for the Malden Air Base during WWII and the Korean War. This is not the only time that Stoddard County played a role in training pilots for the US military. A quite different, and much earlier, military airfield was once found in Dexter.

During the First World War a rented hay field on the west side of town hosted pilots from across the country.

Despite the occasional pig grazing on the runway, the community developed a reputation for hospitality among the cadets of Memphis' Park Field training base.

Dexter even helped get three young lieutenants into the record books. Following a war bond drive performance in Bloomfield the night before, three pilots and their mechanic set off on what became the longest flight recorded up to that point in history.

Dexter Police to Participate in Click It or Ticket Enforcement

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police will be joining with statewide law enforcement May 22 – June 4 for an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt violations.
 
Six out of 10 people killed in Missouri traffic crashes are unbuckled. And even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of seat belt use, Missouri’s seat belt use has remained relatively unchanged in the last six years and consistently below the national average.

Missouri has an 81 percent seat belt use, which is well below the national average of 88 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 70 and 69 percent.

“Every day someone dies in a crash in Missouri because they weren’t buckled up,” said Chief Stone. “We will be pulling out all the stops to ensure motorists are buckling up.”

Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.

Dexter, Missouri - On Monday, April 24, 2017, Dexter Police officers were dispatched to a residence inside Dexter City Limits reference to threats being made by phone.

Approximately one hour later the Dexter Police Department receive information of an alleged bomb threat at a local business in Dexter MO. The allegation were related to the above call.

The business was evacuated as a precaution and the Southeast Regional Bomb Squad was contacted.

Southeast Regional Bomb Squad arrived and no explosives or incendiary devices were located.

The Investigation continues.

Dexter Police Department

The ShowMe Times strives to provide an all-positive news atmosphere; however when a situation warrants a public service announcement the ShowMe Times will always bring you the most accurate of information.  We truly appreciate our local law enforcement and their efforts to keep the public informed while investigating such matters of concern.

Dexter, Missouri - Bulk trash pickup is being offered by the City of Dexter each Friday in April.

"Red Tags" may be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for furniture or other bulky items for $1.00 each.

Major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and hot water heaters require a "Blue Tag" and can be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for $10.00 each.  There is a limit of four (4) items to be picked up.

"Red Tags" may also be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for Yard Waste pickup.

You MUST call the Water Department at (573) 624-5527 by Thursday of each week to schedule either the bulk trash or yard waste pickup.  Please only one call per household.