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The air on Maple Street was filled with the fragrances of Brats, Kraut, warm Pretzels, German potato salad and all was enjoyed by feet tapping to Polka music. It was Oktoberfest in Cole Camp …
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Dianne Peck
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9/30/26
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Homecoming celebrations are in full swing at Warsaw High School as the students and faculty prepare to welcome alumni home for the annual WHS Football Homecoming.
Candidates from the junior and …
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Anita Campbell
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9/30/26
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All Board members were present for the September Cole Camp R-1 school board meeting. The posted agenda was amended to remove Parents as Teachers presentation by Tracy Needy as she had a conflict in …
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Dianne Peck
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9/30/26
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Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske gaveled in the Benton County Commission at 9:00 AM on September 21. In attendance were Commissioners Larry Berry and Scott Harms. Also present were David Malecki …
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9/30/26
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On Friday September 25, attorneys representing Benton County and data developer center NSI 6, LLC filed briefs as ordered by Judge Jacqueline Cook.
Attorneys representing NSI 6, LLC who are …
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9/30/26
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Warsaw Mayor Eric Masoner gaveled in the City Board meeting at 6:00 PM on September 16. Present for the meeting were Alder persons Kaci Cooner, Rob Coskey, Eric Flores, Jennifer Flores, Kimberly …
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9/23/26
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Following the routine business of bill paying and approval of the minutes and agenda the meeting moved to unfinished business. Alderman Steve Knox was absent as he was refereeing a game. The North …
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Dianne Peck
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9/23/26
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In December, 2015, Sharon May felt a “nudge” to start a “Soup Kitchen”, but she didn’t want to just serve soup during the cold months. She wanted to do something that could help the …
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9/23/26
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The Benton County Museum held its membership meeting in the Museum at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10. The guest speaker was Lt Commander Mike Ballenger, retired Navy, and he presented a very …
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Dianne Peck
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9/23/26
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Dr. T. J. Reichert held a ribbon cutting ceremony at his new chiropractic office in Cole Camp on September 10, followed by an open house from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The new office is located at 104 E. …
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Judy Kramer
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9/23/26
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In a Benton County Courtroom on Monday, Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske gave testimony regarding the County’s moratorium on data centers. Daleske said under oath that he met with developer …
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9/23/26
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The orange barrels are officially out and the dirt is moving on Highway 7. Construction kicked off this week on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s $3.8 million roundabout at Cold Spring …
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Sherell Jay
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9/16/26
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Lincoln City Council met in regular session Monday evening September 14.
Council learned the Police are installing security cameras on city properties. These are merely security and not flock …
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Dianne Peck
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9/16/26
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Did you feel it? Maybe not—it was small, but it happened.
On Sunday morning, September 13, at approximately 10:27 a.m., seismic monitoring equipment confirmed a minor magnitude 2.4 earthquake …
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Sherell Jay
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9/16/26
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Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the meeting of the Benton Commission to order at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8. In attendance were Commissioners Larry Berry and Scott Harms. Also in …
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9/16/26
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Benton County Treasurer Rebecca J. Minks has released a multi-part corrective action plan addressing county audit findings, detailing completed operational changes in the Treasurer’s Office while …
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Sherell Jay
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9/16/26
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Prior to last Wednesday's Warsaw City Board Meeting, a public forum was held to discuss the installation of (ALPR) automatic license plate recognition cameras. The meeting was called to order …
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9/9/26
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Sunday Evening, August 30, five lovely young ladies competed in the 2026 Cole Camp Fair Queen, The contestants were, Miss Andrea Michelle Dieckman, daughter of Mike and Bridget Dieckman. She …
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Dianne Peck
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9/9/26
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The 35th Benton County Rodeo went off without a hitch despite being held in a new location with many new faces taking on responsibilities. After many years of using the location behind The Train …
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Anita Campbell
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9/9/26
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Remember the feeling of loading up the family car, rolling the windows down, and heading toward the bright lights of the carnival rides? That specific brand of small-town excitement returns to …
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Sherell Jay
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9/9/26
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Local businesses saw a brisk trade over Labor Day weekend as thousands of visitors arrived for the last hurrah of summer.
Sterett Creek Marina, Motel and Campground were at capacity as lake …
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9/9/26
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A standing-room-only crowd of Benton County residents packed the county commission meeting seeking answers about a proposed hyperscale data center. However, local officials remained tight-lipped …
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Sherell Jay
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9/2/26
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During the August meeting of the R-1 School Board they approved the tax rate for the 2026-27 school year as had been published. Minutes, July bills, financials and current substitute list were also …
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Dianne Peck
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9/2/26
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A devastating structure fire on Laird Street claimed one life and completely destroyed two properties, drawing a massive response from surrounding fire districts who battled both the flames and …
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Sherell Jay
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9/2/26
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The Warsaw Police Department received a $24,813 Local Violent Crime Prevention grant from the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). All money was received from the DPS because it was not a …
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Taylor James
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9/2/26
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