Lacking a quorum, Aldermen Adam Howe, Lou Breshears, Eric Flores, plus Mayor Eddie Simon and several City of Warsaw employees met on Monday eve, March 4 at 6:00 PM to hear Administrator Randy Pogue …
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Homer May
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3/6/24
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We are excited to welcome The Stop Trafficking Project to BENTON COUNTY
The Stop Trafficking Project has used the BeAlert Strategy with over 100,000 students in Missouri and Kansas via school …
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Homer May
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3/6/24
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The Benton County Republican Central Committee is hard at work getting ready for the Republican Presidential Caucus. On Saturday, March 2, citizens across the state of Missouri will file into their …
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Lisa Treece
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2/28/24
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When Jayce Estes began this season for the Wildcats, he set two goals for himself: 1) to not lose more than five matches, and 2) be the first sophomore at Warsaw to win a state championship.
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Adam Howe
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2/28/24
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VFW Past State Commander Royce Kelb is warning veterans about lawyers who are filing their disability claims and then taking outrageous fees for their services from settlements.
“Some …
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Judy Kramer
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2/28/24
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In new business Monday eve, Warsaw aldermen approved an ordinance limiting speed on Commercial Street from the Missouri Department of Transportation right-of-way to downtown at 25 miles per hour, …
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Homer May
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2/28/24
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BRLMobile2GO provides library books to Benton, Pettis and Cooper Counties to residents who are not able to visit a library. A cargo van of books selected by the bookmobile driver and librarian, Anita …
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Judy Kramer
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2/15/24
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The weather cooperated as the week long 92nd Lion's Club Basketball Tournament went on without a hitch.
For years, talented men's teams from all over Missouri graced the Warsaw Community …
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Johnie Logue
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2/15/24
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Beginning Friday, February 16 and going through Monday, February 19, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in conjunction with the National Audubon Society, will be conducting the 26th annual Great …
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Donnie Nichols
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2/15/24
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In late session Monday eve, Lincoln Mayor Glen Nelson noted that the city's present business district extends only along Highway 65, then suggested the city may wish to include Main Street (or …
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Homer May
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2/15/24
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From 1988 to 1995, Warsaw Wildcats football was arguably the top Class 2 program in the state, winning state championships in 1990 and 1993, and reaching the MSHSAA Final Four five other times …
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Adam Howe
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2/7/24
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Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. Most young men will be buying flowers, chocolates and cards. It is also the day that most marriage proposals are made but what happens after …
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Anita Campbell
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2/7/24
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Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited Benton County Treasurer Rick Renno today to raise awareness of Missouri’s $1 billion in unclaimed assets, on National Unclaimed Property Day.
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2/7/24
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In late session Monday eve, Warsaw aldermen okayed a resolution which would bring a 75 percent federal grant to the city for improvements to its Drake Harbor rest rooms, parking lot, a bicycle route …
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Homer May
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2/7/24
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The Benton County Economic Development (BCED) committee members made a tour of the Harry S. Truman Lake Powerhouse on January 24 as part of their monthly meeting, along with Congressman Mark Alford …
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Judy Kramer
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1/31/24
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Cold weather has kept many people with small children wondering how to keep their children busy and occupied. One of those great past times is reading. According to educators, while children are …
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Anita Campbell
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1/31/24
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Each year the Benton County Museum rotates exhibits and adds new items that have been donated and this year, one of the exhibits that curators and volunteers are busy expanding and are excited about …
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Submitted
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1/31/24
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The State Fair Community College Adult Education and Literacy program announces the revival of the High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparatory class in Benton County. AEL invites the community to …
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Submitted
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1/31/24
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Phase I of the Steamboat Landing playground at Drake Harbor in Warsaw was completed in October 2022. Afterwards, a survey of the community revealed a desire to enlarge the playground with more …
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Judy Kramer
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1/24/24
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Students in Missouri used to wait in anticipation of the cancellation of school due to bad weather conditions. A "snow day" meant a day off from school and time to sleep in late and then play in the …
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Anita Campbell
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1/24/24
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The Warsaw Chamber of Commerce is ever growing and constantly looking for ways to better themselves and the community. February will bring with it the State of the Chamber event and catered dinner at …
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Judy Kramer
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1/24/24
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Care Connection for Aging Services is presenting a regular support group for grandparents and other relatives raising children. The program will take place at the Warsaw Senior Center/Harbor Village …
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1/24/24
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The 25th anniversary of the Benton County Community Foundation has brought some exciting changes to the grant program. The foundation will be awarding a total of $25,000 to approved organizations who …
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1/17/24
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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that the Dr. James and JoAnn Bourland Radiation Oncology Center is open and seeing patients.
With the addition of the Bourland …
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1/17/24
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The Warsaw Fire Protection District Regional Training Complex began training volunteer firemen this month in its new 75 by 100-foot building located on Old Hwy 65. The first training session was …
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Judy Kramer
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1/17/24
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