
Dexter, MO - The city of Dexter will once again participate in Spring Cleanup during the month of April.
Bulk trash pickup is being offered each Friday. "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 also 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 also be purchased for yard waste.
You MUST call the Water Department at 624-5527 by Thursday of each week to schedule either the bulk trash or yard waste pickup. Please only one call per household.

Dexter, MO - The Dexter Rotary Club will host a blood drive on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The event is slated to be held at the Sacred Heart Church gym at 102 East Castor.
"We are so grateful for the generosity of blood donors during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We can’t thank you enough. Right now, there is a critical need for blood donations. Plus, here's your big chance at an incredible journey..."
Those who come in to give April 1-15 will automatically be entered to win a very special prize package that includes four premium tickets to the 2022 Indianapolis 500® Mile Race; four Garage & Pit Credentials and passes to attend a meet and greet opportunity with driver(s); round-trip airfare to Indianapolis, Indiana; three-night hotel accommodations (May 27-30, 2022); plus a $500 gift card for expenses!*
You’ve got to be in it to win it! Remember, your one blood donation could help more than one person. That makes you a BIG winner in our book.

Stoddard County, MO - The Stoddard County Commission will be accepting sealed bids on a complete new telephone system until 10 a.m. on monday, April 19, 2021.
The complete new telephone system will be for the Justice Center located at 403 South Prairie Street, Bloomfield.
Bids should include a cost breakdown for installation and equipment, including a time for completion upon approval of the bid.
To review the project scope, bidders should contact William Dowdy at (573) 421-7741 to schedule an appointment.
Sealed bids can be delivered by 10 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 to the Stoddard County Clerk Office at 401 South Prairie Street, or sent to PO Box 110, Bloomfield, MO 63825; (573) 568-3339.
Stoddard County Commission reserves the right to reject any bids received.

The Charleston DPS is currently investigating the abduction of 15 year old Ken'niyah McCain. Suspect vehicle is a black Tahoe or Suburban. If you have any information please call 573 683 3737.

Route FF in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
This section of roadway is located between County Road 533 and County Road 554.
Weather permitting, work will take place Friday, March 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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