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General Municipal Election Information
December 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
General Municipal Election Information

Dexter, Missouri - The city of Dexter, Missouri will have a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 3, 2017 for the following offices:

Mayor - Two Year Term

Ward I Alderman - Two Year Term

Ward II Alderman - Two Year Term

Ward III Alderman - Two Year Term

Filing of an office may be done at Dexter City Hall, 301 East Stoddard Street, during regular business hours, beginning at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 12th and closing at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018. 

Filing for these offices may be done in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Christmas Holiday Schedule:  City offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22, 2017 and will reopen on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

New Year's Holiday Schedule:  City offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2018.


Last Updated on December 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin




City of Dexter Christmas Trash Schedule
December 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
City of Dexter Christmas Trash Schedule

Dexter, Missouri - Merry Christmas from the city of Dexter.  City offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22nd and will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th.

Trash services will be one day late.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season!


Last Updated on December 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin




Missouri Granted REAL ID Extension
November 28th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Missouri Granted REAL ID Extension
Missouri -  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Missouri an extension through Oct. 10, 2018, to satisfy requirements of the REAL ID Act and its regulations.

During this extension, federal agencies, may accept Missouri-issued drivers licenses and identification cards for official purposes, including air travel.

"I am please DHS has recognized the State's efforts on this issue," said Joel Walters, director of the Mo. Dept of Rev, the state agency that oversees the issuance of driver licenses. "With this extension, Missourians will not be inconvenienced while we continue our work to improve state-issued identification.

Pictured are Dexter License Bureau employees Devosha Vaughn and Justin Crane.

Last Updated on November 28th 2017 by Dee Loflin




#DexterFirst Contest Begins Today
November 24th 2017 by Staff Writer
#DexterFirst Contest Begins Today

Written by Nancy Vines

Dexter, MO - County Wide Insurance Agency and the ShowMe Times are proud to sponsor the 2017 Christmas Holiday #DexterFirst shop local campaign. In this world of online purchasing and large shopping malls, we often fail to see the benefit of shopping locally and supporting our local merchants.

We are lucky to live in a community that embodies close-knit, small-town spirit. Our local business and civic leaders selflessly donate endless time, energy, and resources to promote this sense of home-town pride.
Unlike many small towns that have seen their locally-owned businesses dwindle, or disappear completely, Dexter has managed to maintain a diverse sampling of locally-owned businesses. What Dexter shares with every other small town, though, is the reality that the continued success of these businesses relies on local support. That's why #DexterFirst was created.

Using social media, we are asking that the members of our community Share, Like and Review our local participating businesses by snapping a photo of popular, interesting, or unique items that you find in our local shops. Post these to social media using https://www.dexterfirst.com to help generate interest in what our merchants have to offer. Help our merchants with your posts, and we will help you find yourself a bit richer for your local holiday shopping.

#DexterFirst is simply an effort to give your local retailers the FIRST opportunity to provide you with the gifts and merchandise you may be purchasing during the 2017 Christmas Holiday Season. Shop in Dexter first before you head out-of-town or peruse the internet.

The #DexterFirst Contest will begin on November 24, 2017 and end on December 22, 2017.  During this period, we ask that you visit local merchants, snap a photo and give a brief description of the items you found in the local participating merchants’ shops.  Be sure to hashtag each post with #DexterFirst and post to http://www.dexterfirst.comto so that you can then be entered into a weekly drawing for $250 in cash and gift certificates. One winning name will be selected on December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Join in the fun of #DexterFirst.  We look forward to seeing your posts on our ShowMe Times #DexterFirst shop local Facebook page http://www.dexterfirst.com.


Last Updated on November 24th 2017 by Staff Writer




City of Dexter Thanksgiving Trash Schedule
November 20th 2017 by Dee Loflin
City of Dexter Thanksgiving Trash Schedule

Dexter, Missouri - The city of Dexter offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017 and Friday, November 24, 2017 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Monday and Tuesday's trash will be on schedule.

Wednesday and Thursday's trash will be on Wednesday.

If you have specific questions about your trash pick-up call the Dexter City Administration at (573) 624-5959.


Last Updated on November 20th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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