The City of Dexter, Missouri, will have a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 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 7, 2021 and closing at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021. 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
City’s Holiday Schedule:
Christmas: City Offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 and will reopen 8:00 a.m Monday, December 27, 2021
Current Mayor Jason Banken and Eric Bien have filed for the 2-year Mayor position.
Ward One Alderman position incumbent Frank Killian and Randal Tennison have both filed.
Ward Two Alderman position incumbent Larry Rogers and Bryce Mathews have filed.
Ward Three Alderman position incumbent Glen Robinson and Larry Helm have both filed.
Filing closes on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
The ShowMe Times will published an updated list prior to the April Election.
A Proclamation on the Death of Robert Joseph Dole
December 5, 2021
DEATH OF ROBERT JOSEPH DOLE
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for Robert Joseph Dole, a statesman like few in our history and a war hero among the greatest of the Greatest Generation, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on December 9, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-sixth.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR
U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route WW to Route 51.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Nov. 22 through Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT
Many residents of Southeast Missouri were rattled on Wednesday evening when a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the area.
The quake occurred at 8:53 p.m. and was centered five miles south-southeast of Williamsville according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
According to USGS data this was the largest earthquake in the region since a 3.9 magnitude quake hit the Bertrand area in February of 2012.
Andrew Bohnert, Stoddard County EMA Director stated, "We have not heard of any damage to homes or building in the Stoddard County area, but some residents reported pictures falling off walls." He went on to say that more damage was reported in the Butler County area including some drywall cracks and maybe some windows broken.
The USGS initially reported the earthquake as a magnitude 3.7 but later upgraded it to a 4.0.
Many residents across Stoddard County and surrounding area reported hearing a loud boom just before the earthquake hit. The ground shook for several seconds. One person reported her bird felt it before she did and alerted her to something coming.
City Administrator, Trevor Pulley, contacted the ShowMe Times within minutes to let people know he and Dexter's EMA Director, Don Seymore, were out checking buildings downtown. They found some wind damage as the winds picked up right around the time of the earthquake. They both have reported no major damage.
If you felt the earthquake the USGS would like to hear from you. Here is a quick survey that will help them with data! Click HERE.
