The Dexter Board of Aldermen have unanimously selected David Wyman as their new City Administrator.

Wyman, a licensed engineer within the state of Missouri, brings a vast list of credentials which include a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as extensive training and education in leadership and management.

While working for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Wyman spent 25 years inMaintenance, Design, Construction, and Administration.

“I look forward to serving the residents of Dexter,” Wyman said. “Except for the years I spent living in Columbia going to college, Stoddard County has always been my home. It will be an honor to work with everyone to improve and develop our community.”

Wyman has been married to his high school sweetheart, Carrie, since 1996. They have a daughter, Kate, who is currently a Senior at Mizzou, and a son, Joe, who is a Junior in high school. They also have several friends and relatives that live within Dexter and the surrounding area.

Wyman’s selection as City Administrator makes him only the third Administrator in city history. Mark Stidham was the first City Administrator ever appointed by the City of Dexter, and he successfully managed the city for 20 years until he passed away in December 2020. Trevor Pulley was then selected as the second City Administrator in April 2021. Pulley worked successfully with the city until his recent decision to resign and move to the City of Cape Girardeau.

“Over the next year, the City of Dexter will be proudly celebrating 150 years as a city within the state of Missouri. If you look at the City of Dexter’s motto, it states that is has “A Bright Future ~ A Proud Past”......I am excited for the opportunity to work with a hard-working staff of city employees, a dedicated Board of Aldermen, a devoted Mayor, and an entire city full of good people to continue to make this the best place to live in southeast Missouri,” states Wyman.

April 2023 City of Dexter Filing Update

Alderman Ward I, Alderman Ward II and Alderman Ward III each with a two year term.

April 2023 Election will be held on Tuesday, April 4th

The office of the city clerk, Crystal Bishop has send out a press release with regards to the Geeneral Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 4, 20223 for the following offices:

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 6, 2022 and closing at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Filing for these offices may be done in the City Clerk's office during regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, through Friday.

City's Holiday Schedule:

    Christmas: City Offices will close at Noon on Friday, December 23, 2022 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

The City of Dexter is accepting resumes of persons interested in applying for the office of City Administrator.

Qualifications as set forth in Section 115.180 of the City Code is:

The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and shall reside within five (5) miles of the City limits of Dexter at the time of the effective date of such appointment and shall be a graduate of an accredited university or college majoring in public or municipal administration and / or public rleations fields.

Resumes are to be submitted to the Mayor's office at City Hall, 301 E. Stoddard St., Dexter, MO 63841 on or befoe 5 p.m. November 16, 2022 with envelopes addressed "Resume - City Administrator's Office".

The city of Dexter reserved the right to notify only those individuals selected for testing as to the status of their application for employment. 

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Dexter, MO - Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout and the Dexter Police Department are hoping everyone has a wonderful Halloween and will be safe at the various Halloween events in Dexter.  Halloween in Dexter will be celebrated on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The department has released a list of safety tips for parents and children this halloween:

• Talk to your children about being safe! Always supervise your children while they are trick or treating.

   Wear light-colored clothing that’s short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back of the costume.

• Make sure children can see well through facemasks or use cosmetics to create fun or scary faces.

• Carry a flashlight after dark.

• Trick or Treat in your neighborhood or visit homes you know,

• This is one of the busiest times of the year, so if you are operating a vehicle, be alert, put down your cell phone and pay attention to your surroundings. If you are walking, watch for traffic, check and double check before crossing streets, “pay attention.”

• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy.

• Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it.

• Keep costumed children away from pets. The pets may not recognize the child and become frightened.