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Residents React To Government Shutdown

Published by admin on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 2:29pm
Military retiree pay and survivor benefit pay is made at the end of the month. For most military personnel the government shutdown shouldn’t affect that pay date, unless they are part of the Coast Guard that falls under Homeland Security instead of the Department of Defense. Coast Guard retirees will not receive their monthly annuity at the end of January if the shutdown continues. But fortunately, one Benton County Coast Guard retiree has planned for such an event ahead of time and will pull through it if it happens.

Aldermen Approve Utility Rate Increase

Published by admin on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:57am

Benton County- Obesity Rate Is On The Rise

Published by admin on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:55am

R-IX Board Talks Possible Elementary School Closure

Published by admin on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:54am
The possibility of closing Ruth Mercer Elementary will be discussed at the January 17 meeting of the Warsaw R-IX Board of Education.  According to Warsaw Superintendent Shawn Poyser, because of declining enrollment, the Warsaw district is faced with the decision of how to save the district money.
“We are down more than 200 students in the last decade,” said Poyser. “This is lost revenue of more than $1.2 million.”

Commission Adopts Purchasing Policy

Published by admin on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 10:10am
The Benton County Commission adopted a purchasing policy to the Capital Improvement Fund at their January 2 meeting.
This proposal reads “All purchases from any office requesting expenditure from the Courthouse portion of the Capital Improvement fund shall be required to get prior approval from the Commission on any expenditure.”
In other business, District 2 Commissioner Jim Hansen made a motion to appoint District 1 Commissioner Dale Jr. Estes to serve as county representative on the University Extension Council board.  The motion passed.

Birdman Apparel Gets A New Home

Published by admin on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 10:08am
The Benton County Enterprise became home to Warsaw’s Birdman Apparel on Thursday. Birdman was founded by Jay and Stephanie Rehagen in 2009 and acquired by Stephanie Adair in 2017. The Enterprise purchased the business in January of this year.
Employees including Dylan Bartlett will continue with the company at its new location in the Enterprise Building at 107 East Main Street in Warsaw. The telephone number 660-723-0550 will remain the same. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tourism Grants Help Propel Growth

Published by admin on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 10:06am
There are many good reasons to visit Benton County, including fishing, hunting, parks, the Truman Lake Visitor Center and special events like Jubilee Days, Heritage Days, and Oktoberfest. In fact, 45,778 people went to the Truman Visitor Center alone in 2018 from March 15 through the Kaysinger Christmas on December 7 and 8. Tourism is good for our economy and nonprofit businesses and organizations in the county are encouraged to help promote it and while getting grants to cover expenses.

Mr. Reedy Goes To Jefferson City

Published by admin on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:31pm
 Rodger Reedy resigned as Benton County Assessor at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2018, ending his 36 year career in that office. 
Reedy was hired by the County Assessor in 1982, the late Glen Coffey, and worked with him until 1992 when Coffey died tragically in a car crash. Then-Governor John Ashcroft appointed Reedy to complete the remaining term.  In all, he served seven terms.

What It Takes To Run A City

Published by admin on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:28pm
On Monday, December 17th, the Warsaw Board of Alderman passed the 2019 budget. The projected total revenues are estimated at $4,079,127.00 with projected expenditures of $3,869,911.00. 
The city is made up of several departments that have their budget dependent on a dedicated revenue source.  Total city employees are 22.

Warsaw Adopts $4 Million Plus 2019 Budget

Published by admin on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 11:32am