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Dexter Housing Authority Accepting Applications for Apartments
August 13th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Housing Authority Accepting Applications for Apartments

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Housing Authority is accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments.

Stove, refrigerator, and wash/dryer hook-ups.  Central heat and air.  Water, sewer and trash as well as lawn care included.

For qualified individuals. Low income/rent based on income.  Income limits do apply.

Applications accepted at the Dexter Housing Authority office located at 1 Jennings Lane from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Dexter Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity.


Last Updated on August 13th 2018 by Dee Loflin




Stoddard County Primary Election 2018 Results (Totals)
August 07th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Stoddard County Primary Election 2018 Results (Totals)

August 7, 2018 Primary Election Results are as follows:

US Senator (REP)  Tony Monetti 442, Austin Petersen 231, Josh Hawley 2,687, Fred Ryman 63, Christina Smith 188, Kristi Nichols 297, Bradley Krembs 24, Ken Patterson 142, Brian Hagg 35, Courtland Sykes 52, Peter Pfeifer 155, Undervote 408, Overvote 1

State Auditor (REP)  Kevin Roach 1,158, David Wasinger 690, Paul Curtman 609, Saundra McDowell 1,331, Undervote 937, Overvote 0

US Rep. Dist. 8 Jason Smith 4,075, Undervote 650, Overvote 0

State Rep. Dist. 151 Herman Morse 4,071, Undervote 654, Overvote 0

Circuit Judge, Circuit 35 (REP) Rob Mayer 4,151, Undervote 574, Overvote 0

Associate Circuit Judge, Div. 3 (REP) Brad Jarrell 3,857, Undervote 868, Overvote 0

Presiding Commissioner (REP) Danny Talkington 2,189, Brock Williams 994, Sam Huey Jr 690, Jeff Riddle 714, Undervote 136, Overvote 2

County Clerk (REP) Cecil Weeks 3,955, Undervote 770, Overvote 0

Circuit Clerk (REP) Paula Yancey 3,898, Undervote 827, Overvote 0

Prosecuting Attorney (REP) Russ Oliver 3,875, Undervote 850, Overvote 0

US Senator (DEM) Carla Wright 102, Angelica Earl 19, Leonard Steinman 13, John Hogan 34, Travis Gonzalez 9, DAvid Faust 32, Claire McCaskill 861, Undervote 37, Overvote 0

State Auditor (DEM) Nicole Galloway 887, Undervote 220, Overvote 0

US Rep Dist 8 (DEM) Kathy Ellis 911, Undervote 196, Overvote 0

State Rep Dist 151 (DEM) J.T. Howard 917, Undervote 190, Overvote 0

Associate Circuit Judge Div 2 (DEM) Joe Satterfield 933, Undervote 174, Overvote 0

Recorder of Deed (DEM) Kay Asbell 979, Undervote 128, Overvote 0

US Senator Libertarian Party Japheth Campbell 7, Undervote 5, Overvote 0

State Auditor Libertarian Party Sean O'Toole 7, Undervote 5, Overvote 0

US Rep Dist 8 Libertarian Party Jonathan Shell 6, Undervote 6, Overvote 0

State Rep Dist 151 Libertarian Party Rick Vandeven 6, Undervote 6, Overvote 0

US Senator Green Party Jo Crain 2, Jerome Bauer 0, Undervote 2, Overvote 0

State Auditor Green Party Don Fitz 1, Undervote 3, Overvote 0

State Auditor Constitution Party Jacob Luetkemeyer 3, Undervote 0, Overvote 0

MO Prop A Yes 2,844, No 3,000 Undervote 44, Overvote 2

Stoddard County Prop 1 Yes 3,490, No 2,339, Undervote 60, Overvote 1

Stoddard County Prop 2 Yes 3,248, No 2,488, Undervote 154, Overvote 0

These election results are unofficial.


Last Updated on August 07th 2018 by Dee Loflin




East Business 60 in Dexter to Close at 9 p.m. TONIGHT
July 11th 2018 by Dee Loflin
East Business 60 in Dexter to Close at 9 p.m. TONIGHT

Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter will be working on a water main leak near the 200 block of East Business 60 tonight, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 beginning at 9 p.m. through the morning hours.

"We would like people to use an alternate route if possible while we have men out their working tonight," commented Mark Stidham, City Administrator.

The location of the repairs is between N. Poplar Street and Walnut Street.  Vehicles will be detoured during that time.



Last Updated on July 11th 2018 by Dee Loflin




Lenexa Police Dept Issues Amber Alert in Missouri
July 06th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Lenexa Police Dept Issues Amber Alert in Missouri
**AMBER ALERT**

"We are seeking public assistance in locating a missing juvenile."

On July 4, 2018, at around 1:00 P.M., the juvenile was seen leaving her residence near 77th and Quivira in Lenexa. The juvenile told a parent that she was walking to Oak Park Mall at 95th St. and Quivira in Overland Park. The juvenile was seen leaving her residence in the company of a 22 year old male.

On July 4, 2018 at approximately 4:00 P.M., the juvenile and adult male were seen at the Greyhound Bus Station ticket counter in Kansas City, MO. It is believed that the juvenile and adult male took a Greyhound bus from Kansas City to the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area later in the evening on July 4.

Suspect: Dechon White, black male, 22 years old. Last seen wearing a black t-shirt and unknown pants. White is approximately 6’00’’ tall and 250 lbs, with a large “afro” style hairdo that is dyed orange. White is also known to pull his hair back into a short ponytail.

Anyone with information about the juvenile’s disappearance or her whereabouts is asked to call the Lenexa Police Department at 913-477-7301 or the Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.


Last Updated on July 06th 2018 by Dee Loflin




July 4, 2018 Dexter PD DWI Campaign
July 06th 2018 by Dee Loflin
July 4, 2018 Dexter PD DWI Campaign

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department participated in the July 4, 2018 DWI Campaign funded by MoDOT during the dates of June 29, 2018 - July 4, 2018.

During this campaign, officers conducted 31 traffic stops and cited 9 drivers for various traffic related offenses.

32 verbal/written warnings for traffic violations were also issued.

Pictured is Dexter Police Chief Trevor Pulley.


Last Updated on July 06th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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