Dexter, Missouri - Julia Hahn, a senior at Dexter High School recently attended the United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar.

The United States Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the United States.  USNA is a very selective institution with an approximate acceptance rate of 7 percent.

The USNA Summer Seminar gives college-bound rising seniors a glimpse of academic and residential life as a midshipmen at the Naval Academy.  Summer Seminar students will start their day at 5:45 a.m. each day with physical training followed by academic workshops, leadership activities, various athletic events and drills until Taps at 2300 hours (11:00 p.m.).

Julia wishes to express her sincere thanks to Tyson Foods, Parson Law Office, Jarrell Law Office, and Brannon State Farm Agency for their sponsorship which enabled her to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar.

Congratulations Julia!!

Dexter, Missouri - Senior Center Lunch Menu for Monday, August 24, 2015 thru Friday, August 28, 2015.

Monday - Barbecue chicken, ham slice, yams, hash brown casserole, whole grain bread and pears.

Tuesday - Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, biscuit & gravy and cinnamon roll.

Wednesday - Chef salad, corn nuggets, crackers and applesauce.

Thursday - Meatloaf, oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, Brussels sprouts, whole grain bread and bread pudding.

Friday - sloppy Joe, fish sandwich, baked beans, fried okra, bun and brownie.

Dexter, Missouri - First Midwest Bank employees came out in droves on Saturday morning to the Parking Lot Yard Sale for Nancy Abernathy held in Dexter.

More than $4,200 was raised through the sale of items and donations!  First Midwest Bank would like to thank everyone who shopped, donated, and helped with the yard sale.

“It is so encouraging to see our employees band together to help one another in times of need.”

In addition to the Parking Lot Yard Sale, employees have raised over $1,000 since June in their “Sunshine Yellow T-Shirt Days.” 

First Midwest Bank employees have described Nancy as bright and full of sunshine!  They continue to pray for her and support her as she fights against Leiomyosarcoma cancer!

If you would like to follow Nancy on Facebook click HERE at her page called Nancy Abernathys Battle Against Leiomyosarcoma.

Dexter, Missouri - Wow!!! What a community we live in! We want to give a huge shout out to all those that helped get the fence painted from Grant St. South to the field house.

It was an awesome group from the Dexter Bearcat Football boys along with the Coaching staff; to Dexter schools staff Scott Kruse, Amy Miller Simmons, Starla Pulley, Amber Nea......To DHS volleyballer Addie Kruse....School Board member Mark Nea..to all the incredible parents, Kenny Rinehart, Rob N Michelle Chism, the Bellers Family....

Countless others that I realize we are forgetting and I apologize...Aaron Mathis stepped up and was huge for us. None of this would have been possible without the leadership of Robert Mcmullin, Kent Essner, Kenny Essner, and even Mrs. Debbie Essner got in on the action late Sunday night.

I can't say enough how this group are complete ROCKSTARS and are always ready to step up and get things done!

Thank You to ShowMe Times and Dee Loflin and Jessica Loflin for bringing us bottled water!

We can't forget the fine folks from Busy B Lumber Company that donated rollers, buckets, pans, and drop cloths. Steve Lacy's crew worked today on finishing the drop ceiling in the coach's office and training room in the field house, Kenny Essner got the coach's office painted today.

Please remember we have a few lockers left to sell to pay for this football project. Lastly, and most importantly, if you run into those that have helped make this project possible, Please give them a huge THANK YOU! Charles Bland Stadium is coming together and full of ‪#‎bearcatpride‬ ahead of this Friday nights game where we open the season and ‪#‎beatstgen‬! ‪#‎fireupbearcats‬

Thank you from Jason Comfort and the Bearcat "D" Club! 

Dexter, Missouri - Senior Center Lunch Menu for Monday, August 17, 2015 - Friday, August 21, 2015.

Monday - Barbecue pork sandwich, breaded beef fritter, baked potato, California blend vegetables, bun/whole grain bread and pears.

Tuesday - Chicken & dumplins, ham, yams, green beans, cornbread, and peaches.

Wednesday - Beef Stroganoff, barbecue leg quarters, carrots, coleslaw, whole grain bread and gooey butter cake.

Thursday - Meatball subs, chicken strips, baked beans, salad, bun/whole grain bread and cottage cheese with pineapple.

Friday - Chicken sandwich, catfish, corn, potato salad, bun/whole grain bread and banana pudding.