Dexter, Missouri -The Dexter High School Choral Department hosts the Miss Dexter Pageants annually as a fundraiser for their music department. Contestants must be residents of Dexter R-XI School District or attend Dexter R-XI Schools.
The first pageant of the afternoon was Wee Miss Dexter for ages 3 years to pre-kindergarten.
2016 Wee Miss Dexter was awarded to Presley Woods. First runner up went to Reese Mattingly and 2nd runner up went to Aubrey Camden.
Pageant winners typically ride in the annual Stoddard County Fair Parade held on Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Grey Elephant Clothing in downtown Dexter.
Kristen Wagner, store owner, recently moved the business to 25 E. Stoddard Street. She offers women's and children's clothing and accessories.
Store hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Chamber Executive Director Hillary Starnes, Chamber president Debbie Stidham, Tyler Wagner, Kristen Wagner, Quinn Garner, Candice Garner, Jude Garner, Amelia Jenkins, and Alisha Trammell. Back row from left to right are Chamber Director Rhonda Hall, Wendell Wagner, Chamber Director Christine Young, Connie Hampton, Bill Hampton, and Christine Jenkins.
The following individuals have made donations in July and August to the Stoddard County Children’s Home, Inc. in Memory or in Honor of a loved one.
Anna Kristina Stokes in Memory of Opal Bondurant Tamra & Randall Terry in Memory of Opal Bondurant Ishmael Smith in Memory of Alice Vaughn Griffey
New Bethen Church in Honor of Cheerful Workers Class Doris Moore in Memory of M.C. Moore
Lynn Hassell in Memory of Percy Clippard
Cecil Vincent in Memory of Kenneth Brock
Mike & Susie Meese in Memory of Bobby Johnson
S.D. & N. N. Arnold in Memory of Opal Bondurant
George & Janice Arnold in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Norman & Leslie Knicl in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Deane Williams in Memory of Melvin “Churn” Williams
Sherry & Jim Paules in Memory of Betty Guinn
Class of 1957 in Memory of Carolyn “Douglas” Reasons
Kenneth & Carolyn Walters in Memory of Billy Aycock
Marv & Freda Ferguson in Memory of Rev. Wiley McGhee
Darrel & Debbie Crow in Memory of Billy West Aycock
Bruce & Karen Dawson in Memory of Billy Aycock
Steve & Norma Womack in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Bobby Lowrey Farms in Memory of Karen Seiler, Jim Spitler, Myrtle Adams & AB Campbell Holly & Jay Lemons in Memory of Elaine Lemons
Dirk, Marcia, Taylor & Zack Eggiman in Memory of David VanGennip
Bud & Donna Wilson in Memory of Jarnett Trosper
Amy Seals in Honor of Ruby Elaine Lemons
Denny & Linda Blake in Memory of Charles “Chase” Chilcutt
Doug & Lydia Temples in Memory of Earl Hutchison
Randy & Betty Russell in Memory of Harold Wright
Randy & Betty Russell in Memory of Earl (Hutch) Hutchison
Carl Godwin in Memory of Earl (Hutch) Hutchison
Advance Community Teachers Assn. in Memory of Cecilia Beel-Wilton
Joe & Cynthia French in Honor of John & Janet Davis 50th Wedding Anniversary James & Carrol Russell in Memory of Earl (Hutch) Hutchison
Jane, Stan, Tim, & Kevin Flowers & Families in Memory of Bob Rowe
Jane, Stan, Tim, & Kevin Flowers & Families in Memory of Henry John Ruhl
Local residents chosen as State Fair Farm Family for Stoddard County
Bloomfield, Missouri - Bobby and Jackie Harmon and daughter, Miley, of Puxico, MO were among the families honored during the Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair.
The Harmon family was selected as the Stoddard County Missouri Farm Family by the Stoddard County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their communities, involved in agriculture and participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.
The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies, including the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair and Commissioners, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and University of Missouri Extension.
This was the first year in its 58-year history that all 114 counties participated by nominating a family.
The event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of our state. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities, and are active participants in local outreach and extension,” said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “As the showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”
Pictured: Front Row – Bobby, Miley and Jackie Harmon.
Back row dignitaries include: Rob Kallenbach, Asst. Dean of Ag Extension, MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Todd Hays, Vice President, Missouri Farm Bureau, Ted Sheppard, State Fair Commissioner, Lani Ogle, 2016 Missouri State Fair Queen, Jack Magruder, State Fair Commissioner, Barbara Hayden, State Fair Commissioner, and Lloyd Wilson, Deputy Director, Missouri Department of Ag
Dexter, Missouri - Jerry Dorton, Executive Vice President of First Midwest Bank of Dexter, recently announced plans to renovate the downtown Dexter banking facility.
The downtown facility has served First Midwest Bank’s customers since 1964; first as the main banking facility and later a branch. More than 50 years later, the location continues to serve customers who work or live nearby.
“Updating our facility reflects our continued commitment to keeping historic downtown Dexter a thriving and successful part of the community,” said Dorton.
To better serve the needs of banking customers, the facility will see significant improvements to the teller and lobby area, including additional office space. The new layout will encourage more engaging and secure transactions between customers and bank tellers. The interior will include a mix of traditional and modern design elements, including embellishments with large-scale graphic compositions highlighting First Midwest Bank’s connection to the Dexter community.
Construction began on Tuesday, August 9 with anticipated completion the end of November. Customers may conduct business as usual during construction, either by visiting the temporarily relocated teller windows inside or utilizing the drive-up lanes.
Brown Construction Co. will lead the renovation efforts. Brown Construction Co. has extensive experience working with First Midwest Bank, including the construction of their main bank facility in 2012. Fixtures will be fabricated by DEI Corp., a national design/build company that creates sales environments for banks and credit unions including new buildings and renovations.
The First Midwest Bank of Dexter has more than $300 million in assets and has locations in Dexter, Dudley, Sikeston, Jackson, and Cape Girardeau.
