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AMID THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY of Title IX changes include the expansion of defining sexual harassment.
Title IX Sees Major Changes
Fifty years ago Title IX, the landmark civil rights law, opened doors for generations of women and girls, paving the way for them to access equal opportunity in our schools. It also has been … more
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TAKING THE TOP SPOT, Warsaw has been named as the Number One place for a weekend getaway in Missouri. Hospitality at places like Truman State Park Marina have helped earn accolades. Lexxis Matthews assisted brothers Steve and Gary Buchanan who were visiting from Lexington, Missouri.
Warsaw Named Number One For A Weekend Getaway
Warsaw and the surrounding area were extremely busy over the Labor Day weekend as great weather as well as a number of activities brought in large crowds to the Twin Lake area. Of course, … more
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Harms' Chosen As Missouri Farm Family For Benton County
Brian and Jenny Harms and family of Cole Camp were among the families honored during the 64th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair. The Harms family was … more
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RACING AROUND the arena, Morgan Branson was one of many participants of the 31st Annual Benton County Rodeo.
Broncs, Bulls And Bucks Highlight 31st Annual Benton County Rodeo
Great weather encouraged crowds at the Thirty-first Annual Benton County Rodeo sponsored by the Shawnee Masonic Lodge #653  on September 2 and 3.  Royalty crowned during the … more
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MANY NEW TEACHERS will grace the hallways of Warsaw schools this year, including: Lydia Schockmann, Emily Brownsberger, Kyla Roberts, Ashley Wynn, Aspen Longworth, Kayla Redwing, Kayce Porterfield, Sarah Eidson, Melissa Chaney, Ciara Todd, Lisha Douglas, Paula Daughenbaugh, Ally Logan, Cheyenne Salley, Kelsey Brown, Shaina Salley, Jami Bishop, Stacia Dehaan, Teresa Arcisz, Julie Gemes, Rhonda Applegate, Gage Boise, Suttel Griffin, Kyle Singley, Darren Daughenbaugh, Matt Brownsberger, Craig Porterfield,
Local Area Schools Head Back With Bevy Of New Teachers
Students across the county started back to school last week with many new faces.  At Warsaw R-9, a familiar face leads the way as Scott Gemes takes over as the Superintendent of … more
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GIVING THEIR BOLT A JOLT, Mark and Rhonda Hinken, prepared to use Warsaw's new charging stations to "fill up" their Chevy Bolt on Monday afternoon.
New Charging Stations Bring Battery Buzz Of EV's To Warsaw
Two Level 2 ChargePoint CT4000 charging stations, that charge two cars each, were installed in August at the lower Warsaw Community Building parking lot for use by hybrid and totally electric … more
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TAKING HER SWINGS, Debbie Grenoble looked for a good pitch in Saturday's first game of the Mark Grenoble Softball Tournament. Grenoble's husband, Mark passed away on August 1. He was a longtime employee of Benton County Central Dispatch.
Benton County Dispatch Goes Batter Up For Grenoble's
Many softball players, family and friends came together this past Saturday to enjoy one of Mark Grenoble's favorite pastimes, a day at the softball field, when they all showed to support his … more
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Lincoln Sets Unchanged 2022 Tax Levy
Under new business in a special meeting Tuesday eve and preceded by a 6 PM public hearing on the tax levy issue at which only one citizen attended, Lincoln’s City Board approved a general tax … more
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New Farm To School Program To Be Presented By MU Extension Office
A special Farm to School listening session will be held on September 7 from 10:00am until noon at the Truman Visitor Center at 29027 Visitor Center Road, Warsaw, MO. This meeting is for ag … more
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DEFENDING AGAINST FRAUD, Benton County Recorder of Deeds Carla Brown says she receives numerous inquiries about home title theft. Recorder Brown welcomes anyone concerned to call her office to go over solutions. Brown's office has a storied history in the county, housing leather bound deed books dating back to the 1800's.
Recorder Of Deeds On Front Line Against Home Title Theft
Land Title Fraud is the subject of many advertisements from companies which offer to help protect deed holders from becoming victims, for a price. The Benton County Recorder of Deeds Office is often … more
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BRINGING EYESIGHT INTO FOCUS, Lions Club member Dave Bollinger drove over 1,000 pairs of glasses to Jefferson City to be recycled as part of a program to recondition glasses and donate them to those in need.
Lions Club Is A Roaring Force For Good In Warsaw
It all started with Melvin Jones, a salesman from Chicago, Illinois. Jones wanted to use the talents of the community to help improve it. The Lion's Club held its first meeting in 1917. After 4 … more
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A LIFETIME OF LEADING, Warsaw's Anita Campbell accepted an award from Missouri 4-H Foundation Director Rachel Augustine as she was inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 20. Campbell has volunteered with Missouri 4-H for 36 years and currently serves as leader of the All-Arounders 4-H Club, on the Benton County Youth Fair Board and on the Benton County 4-H Council.
Local Icon Honored By Missouri 4-H Hall Of Fame
The 2022 Missouri State Fair will always be a special one for 4-H volunteer Anita Campell. Besides taking three of her grandchildren to show goats, chickens and rabbits, and watching them give … more
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Cole Camp Votes A No Change 2023 Tax Levy
Under new business Thursday eve, Cole Camp Aldermen voted to retain its current tax levy of $0.4737 per $100.00 assessed valuation of real estate and personal property. Although the tax levy was … more
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Hawthorn Bank To Close Warsaw Downtown Branch
Hawthorn Bank announced that it will be closing its Downtown banking center located at 200 W. Main Street in Warsaw, Missouri, by the end of 2022.  The Downtown Warsaw branch will be operational … more
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WHEN SCHOOL BUSES roll on August 23, R-IX students living in the city limits of Warsaw will be picked up at designated points and no longer in front of their homes. As the first day of the fall semester looms, the district bus barn is a beehive of activity. Director's Assistant Mechanic Lerran Yoder prepared a bus to resume service on Tuesday.
Major Changes On Horizon For R-IX District Bus Routes
On August 13, CBS News reported that a nationwide shortage of bus drivers is impacting as much as 86 percent of schools across the U.S. In Missouri, www.msn.com and www.kfvs12.com recently reported … more
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A CHANGING OF THE GUARD has taken place at Warsaw's Sterett Creek Marina with the transfer of the operation from Ken and Cathy Beyer to Beyonder Campgrounds. The Beyer's have owned the marina since 2014.
Renowned Sterett Creek Marina Operators Retire
When Cathy and Dave Beyer moved to Warsaw to take over ownership of Sterett Creek Marina Campground and Motel, they had no idea of the adventures that awaited them.  However, as much as they … more
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LEARNING FROM THE BEST, the WHS Archery team hosted World Archery 3D Champion Joella Bates last week.
WHS Archers Get Tips From World Champion
Warsaw High School Archery students attended a three-day archery camp held on the WHS campus with the current World Archery 3D Champ Joella Bates from Cumberland City, Tennessee, on August 8, 9 and … more
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Sheriff Knox Requests Salary Adjustments
Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:00 AM  on August 8, 2022 in the Board Room.  In attendance were Larry Berry, Scott … more
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Jonathan M. Beary
Brain And Spinal Cord Specialist Joins BRHC Team
On  Aug. 1, Jonathan Beary, DO, became Bothwell Regional Health Center’s first full-time neurologist who can diagnose, treat and manage disorders of the brain and nervous system.  … more
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BBQ AND FIREWORKS brought a big bang to Warsaw over the weekend during the Smokin' On The Harbor Masters Series BBQ competition. Contestants included the Scranton family from Springfield, Missouri, with Tailgate Guys BBQ.
Smokin' On The Harbor BBQ Contest Was A Booming Bash
Thousands of food enthusiasts flocked to Drake Harbor on Friday and Saturday to enjoy the Fourth Annual Smokin’ on the Harbor Barbecue Contest hosted by Benton County Tourism and the City of … more
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BENTON COUNTY COLLECTOR David Brodersen informed city and county officials of problems with the formula used to determine the amounts of surtax proceeds for distribution. Deputy Collectors David Brown and Jewell Garrett reviewed plans to correct the problem.
Collector Steps In To Correct Decades Long Surtax Debacle
Commercial property owners in Benton County pay a surtax of $0.35 per $100 of assessed value as required by the 1985 amendment to Article X, Section 6 of the Missouri Constitution. County Collector … more
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UNDER BLAZING TEMPERATURES, Paddle to the Party participants launched from Lay Park for the trek to Rick's Oar House on Saturday. Taking part in the convoy were Heather and Paul Hawley and Jamie Moran.
Paddle To The Party Was Flotilla Of Fun
Paddle to the Party! It's an annual event held by Truman Lake Adventure Club and Rick’s Oar House. It is not just a kayak event, but a poker paddle with stops along the way for refreshments … more
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Co-Mo Connection Nearly 80 Percent Complete In Lincoln
Under new business Monday eve, Lincoln Mayor Glen Nelson noted that work by Co-Mo Electric to bring it's internet service to the city is about 80 percent complete, and there are already a number … more
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AA Propane Branches Services Into Warsaw Area
The Warsaw business community welcomes AA Propane, a business opening a location just east of downtown. Their plan is to be open by the beginning of September at 519 East Jefferson Street.  … more
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EXERCISING THEIR CIVIC DUTY, Keith Glenn, along with his son Keegan, voted at the Warsaw Community Building on Tuesday morning. The Glenn's said the race for Judge and State Representative were top on their minds.
Kjar Sweeps Past Competitors In Tuesday's Big Primary Vote
Unlike the temperatures that soared  near triple digits, voter turnout was brisk for the primary election on Tuesday as voters shuffled in and out of polling places at a rapid pace. … more
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