Dexter, Missouri - The city of Dexter administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017 for the Independence Day holiday.
Monday, July 3rd trash will be on schedule. Tuesday - Thursday's trash will be one day late. There will be no bulk pick up on Friday, January 6th.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday from the City of Dexter.
Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display is slated for Monday, July 3rd at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.) at East City Park. Sunset is 8:23 p.m. on Monday July 3rd for Dexter.
S&N Display Fireworks from Lincoln, Illinois will provide the pyrotechnics again this year.
In case of rain on Monday, the fireworks show will be held on Wednesday, July 5th.
The event is free and open to public.
"It will be in the same spot as last year. The soccer fields and baseball/softball fields will be roped off, but there is plenty of parking at the fairgrounds, south of the ball fields, at the aquatic center, and around the levee," commented Mark Stidham, Dexter City Administrator.
The city ordinance prohibits the shooting of fireworks inside the city limits however that will be waived both Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th to allow residents a chance to celebrate the holiday. Fireworks are also allowed at the park prior to and after the official city display.
Dexter, Missouri - Have you ever wanted to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile? Here's your chance on Saturday in Dexter.
Between the hours of noon - 5 p.m. it will be at the Dexter Walmart located on Business Hwy 60 on Saturday, June 24th.
In fact, the Wienermobile will make four stops in the southeast Missouri.
Stop by for a bite to eat and get your very own wiener whistle. There will also be activities set up like cornhole.
The Wienermobile will also stop at these following locations:
Friday, June 23: Walmart in Kennett from 12 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 25: Walmart in Sikeston from 12 to 5 p.m.
Dexter Police Department Releases Results of Click It or Ticket Enforcement
Motorists Reminded to Buckle Up and Arrive Alive
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department participated in the national Click It or Ticket mobilization conducted May 22 – June 4. During the enforcement effort, officers conducted 189 traffic stops resulting in the following: Officers issued a total of 129 traffic tickets including: 50 seat belt tickets; 1 child restraint ticket; 1 signal light violation; 4 driving while suspended/revoked tickets; 3 no operator license tickets; 11 uninsured motorist tickets; 28 speeding tickets; and 31 other non-hazardous moving traffic violations. 178 written/verbal warnings were issued as well.
“Seat belts are your single best defense in a crash,” stated Chief Sammy Stone. “Law enforcement will continue to encourage drivers to make a simple, smart choice to buckle up and Arrive Alive.”
Six out of 10 people killed in Missouri traffic crashes are unbuckled. Missouri’s seat belt use has remained relatively unchanged in the last six years. Missouri has an 81 percent seat belt use, which is well below the national average of 88 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 70 and 69 percent.
Buckle up and Arrive Alive. For more information on Missouri’s seat belt use, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce wants to inform the public about a company trying to solicit ads for a magazine called “Newcomers Guide”.
The Dexter Chamber is not associated with them nor have they given them permission to use the Chamber's name.
This company apparently originates out of Peoria, IL and uses the number 888-588-7755.
If you every have a doubt about advertising or purchasing an ad, please do not hesitate to contact the Dexter Chamber of Commerce's office
Hillary Starnes, MPA, Executive Director
Dexter Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
515B West Market
P. O. Box 21
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: 573-624-7458
