Dexter, Missouri - Bud Shell Ford is teaming up with the Dexter Dog Park to raise much needed money for all of our fur babies.  Every vehicle that is test driven during the event, Ford will make a donation to the Dog Park.

The more test drives they have, the more money they raise!!

Come out and show your support, enjoy a hot dog, and see the future home of the Dexter Dog Park.

On Saturday, April 13th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Southern Bank located at 303 Market Street, right next to where the dog park will be placed.

Take the wheel and help your community.  Test drive a Ford vehicle on Saturday!!!

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter R-XI School Board met in a Special Meeting on Sunday afternoon to swear in two elected school board members.  Nancy Mayer and Herman Morse each retained their seats on the board.

Mayer received 991 votes and Morse received 932 votes.

Dexter, Missouri - The Keller Public Library has been awarded a $3,467 Technology Grant which will be used to upgrade four public access computers.

It is the goal of the library to maintain reliable technology services for the public and to offer an optimum technology environment, ensuring that patrons have equal access to information, training, and longtime learning opportunities.

The total cost of the project is $4,623, with the library supplying a 25% grant match of $1,156. 

This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the office of the Secretary of State. 

Pictured from left to right are: Brett Miller, Treasurer Library Board; Renee Trout, Library Board President; Robin Westphal, Missouri State Librarian; Pam Trammell, Library Director; June Lawrence, Library Board member; Bree Goldschmidt, Children's Librarian; and Alan McCollough, Assistant Librarian.

Tyler Stevenson, 20  graduate of Dexter High School will finish his junior year at Harding University this spring.

In July he plans to spend six weeks in Lviv, Ukraine as an intern at a young church.

"We are going lead the children while we are there, taking care of the day camps as well as a couple of summer camps," commented Stevenson.  "Along with these camps we will be working alongside our host missionaries with ministering to the locals and learning hands on how to bring the gospel to both non-believers and those who have never heard the gospel.  We plan to work primarily in the Lviv area, but we also will travel to other churches across the country."

As a student at Harding University, Tyler, wants to be involved with the mission internships.  Harding University has been doing internships for almost 30 years now and as a part of Harding's commitment to be used by God to increase the number of long-term missionaries in the world.

This trip means a lot to Tyler and he hopes that he not only changes lives while there, but enhances his own spiritual belief in God.  This trip will change his life forever and it is a great opportunity for him.

Tyler has committed to raising $3,500.   As you know, financial participation with Tyler is actually participation with God in this Kingdom and what He is doing in the life of this young person.  Your prayers to the Father are also of extreme importance.  If you would like to help with this mission please contact Tyler at 573-625-8203 or email him at tstevenson1@harding.edu.  Checks can be made payable to Global Outreach/Harding University.  All funds raised will go into a restricted account and will only be used to help pay for the expenses of the summer mission trip.  You can also donate by going online by CLICKING HERE.

"As our team begins preparations for this missionary internship, I ask that you keep us in your prayers," continued Stevenson.  "Pray that we will have open and compassionate hearts to serve God's people in a foreign land.  God is so good at teaching us, and I am excited to learn what I can from this experience."

Tyler is the son of Kay Stevenson and Keith Stevenson and is a 2016 graduate of Dexter High School.

While at Dexter he was a member of the Dexter Bearcats Football team all four years of his high school career.  He also played tennis all four years.

Tyler was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, Rotary Interact, and Dexter Honor Society.

He was a 2nd team All-Conference football team selection in 2014 and ESPN SEMO Gatorade Player of the Week in 2015.  He was also a member of the 2014 Academic All-State Football Team.