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Stoddard County Nutrition Center Menu and Activities
May 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Stoddard County Nutrition Center Menu and Activities

Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Nutrition Center aka Dexter Senior Center lunch menu for Monday, May 22, 2017 - Friday, May 26, 2017.

The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter.

You don't have to be a senior to eat.  They serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors.

Monday, May 22nd - Finger lickin' chicken, seasoned carrots, ranch-style potatoes, biscuit and gravy and Texas sheet cake.  Activities are Bewitched at 10:30 a.m., Toss 'N Talk at 11:00 a.m. and BINGO at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 23rd - Egg, ham and cheese casserole, country potatoes, English muffin w/butter and pineapple and bananas.  Activities are Bible Trivia at 11:00 a.m. and BINGO at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24th - Chopped steak w/mushrooms and onions, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, roll and peach cobbler.  Activities are Activity Chair BINGO at 11:00 a.m. and Old Westerns at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 25th - Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, Italian blend vegetables, tossed lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, and Snickerdoodle cookie.  Activities are Finish Lines at 11:00 a.m. and My community Guest at 1:00 p.m.

Friday, May 26th - Pulled pork on whole grain bun, catfish, sweet potato fries, slaw, cornbread and cherry delight. Activities are I Dream of Jeannie at 10:30 a.m., Eat Smart at 11:00 a.m. and BINGO at 1:00 p.m.  Movie and popcorn from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.



Last Updated on May 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin




Family Video to Reward Grade A Students
May 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Family Video to Reward Grade A Students

Dexter, Missouri - Family Video in Dexter will offer FREE movie or game rental to students in kindergarten through college for each "A" grade (or equivalent mark) the students achieve in a core subject on the students' year-end report card.

The company expects to give away over one million movie and game rentals nationally.  The offer is good throughout the month of JUNE 2017.

Family Video started the program 30 years ago as a way to reward local students.  The purpose of the program is to celebrate students who put in the time and effort to achieve success in the classroom.

Family Video is located at the corner of One Mile Road and U.S. Business 60 next to First Midwest Bank.


Last Updated on May 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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New Bethel Ladies Missionary Society Yard Sale
May 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
New Bethel Ladies Missionary Society Yard Sale

Dexter, Missouri -The New Bethel Ladies Missionary Society will have a YARD SALE on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th.  Rain or Shine!!

On Friday stop by from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Clothing of all sizes from children to adult, household goods, and other items.  $3.00 per bag on sale of clothes.

Proceeds go to help their Mission projects.

New Bethel General Baptist Church is located at 15626 South AF in Dexter.  Take One Mile Road south to AF, church is on your left.

Follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.



Last Updated on May 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin




U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County Reduced for Bridge Repairs
May 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County Reduced for Bridge Repairs

Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.

This section of roadway is located between Route 51 and Route WW.

Weather permitting, work will performed Tuesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 18 from 6 a.m. to 5 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


Last Updated on May 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin




Flood of 2017 Breaks Records in Missouri
May 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Flood of 2017 Breaks Records in Missouri
Missouri - The flood of 2017 in Missouri began on April 29 and Missouri continues to have roads closed due to flooding on May 11. 

The total cost of this flood will not be known for months. Three bridges were completely washed away in southern Missouri, and the Interstate 44 bridge at Hazelgreen had the top layer of asphalt peeled off. Many rivers hit record crests across the state. 

Here's a recap of the record breaking statistics:

  • On Sunday, April 30, Missouri peaked with 384 roads closed.
  • MoDOT's Traveler Information Map reached more than 1 million visitors.
  • Each day 35 to 45 MoDOT employees worked the customer service lines handling nearly 50,000 calls for the week.
  • MoDOT was represented in approximately 1,500 media articles across the state.
  • MoDOT's statewide Facebook page increased its following by12,265 followers, and the page reached 4.8 million users  with flooding posts.
  • Due to the increased following to the MoDOT statewide Facebook page, MoDOT now has the third highest following of any DOT.
  • The statewide Twitter account increased by 1,503 followers and reached 1.2 million users with flooding information.

Last Updated on May 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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