Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local law enforcement, pharmacies, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is promoting the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  Community members are encouraged to bring unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medication to a collection site for safe disposal

Bring your pills for disposal at one of the collection sites (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

If you are among the first to dispose of your medication, you will receive a free medication lockbox while supplies last.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

Dexter, Missouri - City of Dexter will have their annual Spring Cleanup in April.

"Red Tags" may be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for furniture or other bulky items for $1.00 each.

Major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and hot water heaters require a "Blue Tag" and can be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for $10.00 each.  

There is a limit of four (4) items to be picked up.

"Red Tags" may be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for Yard Waste Pickups.

You MUST call the Water Department at (573) 624-5527 by Thursday of each week to schedule either the bulk trash or yard waste pickup (one call per household).

Dexter, Missouri - In preparation for spring, the Dexter Street Department will begin their Annual Spring Flower Removal at the Dexter Cemetery on Monday, April 8, 2019.

If you do not wish your flowers to be discarded, you must remove them before that date.

Notice to hereby given that the Keller Public Library is accepting sealed bids on the following items:

98 Folding metal chairs with 2 carts

12 Folding metal tables with 1 cart

Sealed bids for the items will be accepted at the Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 20198 - until 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

All bids shall be addressed to the Keller Public Library, securely sealed, and properly endorsed on the outside of the envelope.

The bids will be awarded at the Keller Public Library board meeting on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. at the Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

The Keller Public Library reserved the right to reject any or all bids.

Keller Public Library Board

Pam Trammell