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County And CARES Act Bring Relief To Business

Published by admin on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:26am
Sole proprietors, owners of small businesses, and representatives of non-profits operating within the county have until Monday, July 27, 2020 at 4:30 PM to apply for funds under Round 2 of the CARES Act enacted on March 27, 2020.
Based on population, Benton County received $2,281,052. The funds are for distribution to businesses in the county whose applications are approved for reimbursement for supplies and equipment purchased in response to the public health emergency and for revenue lost, during the period March 1, 2020 through May 3, 2020. 

Some Nursing Homes Open For Visitors With Protocols

Published by admin on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:25am

Let Freedom Ring: Celebrations Mark July 4th In Benton County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:24am
Many large events in Benton County have been cancelled during past months due to concerns about social distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Although the Pandemic is still here, 4th of July celebrations are being planned in open areas where social distancing is possible, and families can have fun. The first celebrations will begin on July 3rd in several nearby locations.

Lincoln VFW Mobilizes To Help During COVID-19

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 12:40pm
The Lincoln Memorial VFW Post 5925 handed out 840 boxes of produce to everyone arriving at the NAPA parking lot in Warsaw on June 17.  The event started at 9 AM, and ended at 11 AM. The produce was provided by C & C Produce in Kansas City and paid for by a federal grant related to COVID-19. 

Expanded Voting Comes To Benton County With Caveat

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 12:38pm
During the August 4 Primary Election, registered voters will have the opportunity to select local and state candidates to run as their party’s candidate in the General Election that takes place on November 3, 2020. Missouri utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party’s primary. Also, Missouri no longer allows the “straight party” ticket option.

BOOM! The Big Warsaw Fireworks Show Is A Go!

Published by admin on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:38am
The Warsaw Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously on Monday night (June 15) to go forward with July 4th fireworks at Drake Harbor. The City of Warsaw and the chamber are sponsoring the event jointly and have split the $10,000 cost of fireworks fifty/fifty.

Funerals Change Course In Age Of Pandemic

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:34pm
June Walthall, of Warsaw, died on Saturday, May 30, at 3:08 AM. Although she had many friends and relatives, attendance at her funeral on June 2 was limited to a small percentage of those who would usually have come to honor her life and comfort her widower Larry. Such has been the case for a lot of other loved ones of those who have died during restrictions related to COVID-19.

Republican Headquarters In Warsaw Opens With Fanfare

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:33pm

State Funding Cuts Push Districts To Do New Math

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:32pm
State revenue shortfalls resulting from COVID-19 closures throughout Missouri have led to a series of budget cuts to K-12 school funding. The latest cut, as Governor Parson announced on June 1, 2020, of approximately $123M from K-12 Foundation Funding.
The State Adequacy Target (SAT), a factor in the foundation funding formula, is based on average spending per student. The $6,375 originally set for fiscal year 2020 was reduced to $6,310.87. Kevin Smith, Lincoln R-2 schools superintendent, estimates his district’s loss will be approximately $35,000. 

Chamber Chat

Published by admin on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 1:26pm

Chamber Chat June 2020

Hi everyone.  We at the Chamber hope you are ll doing well and enjoying the sun.