In 2018, the Dexter Police Department was awarded two traffic safety enforcement grants targeting occupant protection safety and impaired driving enforcement from the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division. Officers worked these grants during MODOT’s fiscal year, which ran from 10/01/2018 – 09/30/2019. The following are the results of both grants enforcement statistics:
MODOT Grant Enforcement Statistics 10/01/2018 – 09/30/2019
DWI Alcohol Arrests: 2
DWI Drug Arrests: 1
Hazardous Moving Violations: 47
Seatbelt Violations: 141
Child Restrain Violations: 4
Suspended/Revoked Violations: 10
No Operators License: 3
Uninsured Motorist Violations: 36
Felony Arrests: 6
Drug Arrests: 5
Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 1
Fugitives Apprehended: 14
Non-Hazardous Moving Violations: 254
Verbal/Written Warnings for
Various Traffic Offenses: 661
Traffic Stops Conducted: 674
Hours Worked on Grants: 493
The Dexter Police Department would like to thank MODOT for providing the funding to help provide a safer driving environment for the citizens of Dexter due to these enforcement efforts. Without the grant funding, these enforcement efforts wouldn’t be possible.
Dexter, Missouri - The Keller Public Library in Dexter has released their latest list of Memorial Donations to the library. If you would like to donate a book in memory of a loved one please contact Pam Trammel, Director at (573) 624-3764 or stop in at 402 West Grant Street in Dexter.In memory of Stewart Barney: Where We Go From Here by Bernie Sanders donated by Stoddard County Democrat Club.
In memory of Clarence Dale Smith: The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough donated by Bill and Nelda Douglas.
In memory of Carolyn Wood Nelson: Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself by Jill Biden and My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg donated by Darryl and Diana Orr.
In memory of Pauline Gisi: Beyond Blessed by Robert Morris donated by Matt, Tracey, and Matti Helms.
In memory of M. A. Hart: How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado and Lake of the Ozarks by Bill Geist donated by Steve and Mary Ann Taylor.
In memory of Sherry Dollins: One Good Deed by David Baldacci donated by Chrystal, Matthew, and Mo.
In memory of Joe Weber: MIG Alley: The U. S. Air Force in Korea by Thomas Cleaver donated by Bill and Nelda Douglas; The Korean Air War by Robert Dorr donated by Keller Public Library Board of Directors.
In memory of Frances Moore: Missouri Family Histories and Genealogies by Donald M. Hehir donated by Stoddard County Genealogy Society; Daughters of Liberty by Karen Taschek donated by Daughters of the American Revolution.
In memory of Maxine Daniel: The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg donated by Keller Public Library Board of Directors and Staff.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Eagles Club proudly presents a National Beauty Pageant, Miss Soaring Eagle on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Eagles BINGO Hall.
Entry fee if paid before October 20th is $25; $30 at the door on day of pageant. Overall categories is $20 extra with 5 awards to be awarded per division (best smile, best eyes, best hair, best personality, most photogenic.
A crown, sash, and trophy will be awarded to each queen per age division. A trophy will be awarded to first and second alternates in each age division. Overall category winners will receive a trophy.
Division A: Baby Miss (0-12 months); Wee Miss (1-3 years); Tiny Miss (4-6 years)
Division B: Little Miss (7-10 years); Young Miss (11-12 years); Junior MIss (13-15 years) and Miss (16-19 years)
Doors open at 9 a.m.; dressing rooms available; formal or pageant attire only;
First pageant will begin at 11 a.m. and will run continuously with a short break between age divisions.
Admission is free so bring all your family and friends to cheer on these beautiful young ladies.
Concession stand will be open during the event. No outside food or drink will be brought in.
Crowning will occur after the end of each division.
Please email wljones0921@gmail.com or call Whitney Rennick (573) 625-9933 to enter.
Dexter, Missouri - Huge YARD SALE on Friday, October 4th from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 5th from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. located at 1011 Cedar Lane in Dexter.
Very large collection of Christmas decorations including trees, wreaths, ornaments, Santas and more items too numerous to list.
Original Dept 56 village items and accessories.
Fall and winter decorations, Household items, Glassware, other decorative items.
Some mens and womens clothing items. Computer monitor.
This collection is very nice from a pet free, smoke free home.
Lilbourn, Missouri - Officials with the United States Geological Survey reported several earthquakes in southeast Missouri on Monday, September 30.
All six recorded earthquakes include:
11:18 a.m. - 2.6 magnitude earthquake southwest of Lilbourn, Mo.
11:21 a.m. - 1.1 magnitude earthquake south, southwest of Lilbourn, Mo.
11:29 a.m. - 2.7 magnitude earthquake southwest of Lilbourn, Mo.
11:34 a.m. - 1.8 magnitude earthquake south, southwest of Lilbourn, Mo.
11:57 a.m. - 2.7 magnitude earthquake west of Lilbourn, Mo.
3:31 p.m. - 2.5 magnitude earthquake southwest of Lilbourn, Mo.
According to the USGS, there have been 12 earthquakes in the past seven days in southeast Missouri.
