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Benton County Represented On "Best Of Missouri" Lists
Missouri magazine is an online publication that highlights great places around the state for a vacation, dining and special services. Cheri Cranford, Missouri Magazine’s CEO and Founder, … more
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Cole Camp City Council Meets For Special Session
The Cole Camp City Council met Wednesday, January 29 at 6 p.m. for a special session. The meeting was closed session first and then came back to deal with Ordinance #573 to correct the Clerk’s … more
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Benton County Commission Cooperates For Citizen Concern
Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske call the meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:00 AM on January 27 at the Benton County Courthouse Board Room. Those present included: District 1 … more
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City Of Warsaw Gives "Go" To Benton County Wine Stroll
Warsaw Mayor Eddie Simons called the meeting of the Warsaw City Council to order at 6:00 PM on Monday night, February 3 in the Council Chambers of the Community Building. Alderpersons present … more
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BUSINESS IS TAKING OFF from the front porch of Karlie Kaiser’s Cole Camp home where she sells baked goods each Friday.
Front Porch Bakery Brings BIG Flavor To Cole Camp
Karlie Kaiser moved from Camdenton to Cole Camp as a young girl in 2007, but she definitely thinks of herself as a hometown gal. Her parents, Randy and Rachel Koenke came back to the town where … more
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TWO WARSAW BANKS AND MAPLES FORD were recently targeted by thieves. Monty Maples told the Enterprise that thieves stole a truck from their lot by breaking out the door lock.
Brazen Burglars Steal Truck In Attempted Warsaw ATM Heist
Warsaw Chief of Police Jason Wenberg reported that a truck was stolen from Maples Ford and used to attempt an ATM break in at Hawthorn Bank at 4:25 AM on January 28. Apparently, the same perpetrators … more
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A CONTINENGENT OF STUDENTS from Warsaw, Lincoln and Cole Camp High School’s, including WHS sophomores Aleanah Yoder and Jenna Gerken, traveled to Sedalia to visit State Fair Community College Career Technical Center.
Area High School Students Hit The Road For SFCC Workshop
Students from all three Benton County high schools traveled to Sedalia this past week to visit State Fair Community College Career Technical Center. Juniors and seniors from all three high … more
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Benton County Commission Approves Bid For Salt
Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske call the meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on January 21 in the Courthouse BoardRoom. Commissioners Larry Berry and Scott Harms were … more
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BCCF Grant Cycle Now Open For 2025
Benton County Community Foundation Board President, Dorcas Brethower, has announced the Foundation’s success from 2024 has prompted them to offer the program again to organizations who are … more
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PICTURE PERFECT in Cole Camp, Neil Heimsoth stood alongside some of his paintings displayed in the Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. It was the second time he exhibited his work at that particular show.
Neil Heimsoth And His Dream For Cole Camp
Neil Heimsoth was born in 1934 in Stover, Missouri, a son of John and Fannie Heimsoth. As a boy he attended St Paul’s Elementary School. Probably one of the most life changing episodes … more
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THE CAT’S MEOW, Jessica Paxton adopted two kittens through the Meow Mission program.
Meow Mission Roars Into '25 With Help For Feline Friends
In 2024, Meow Mission achieved remarkable milestones, by facilitating the spaying and neutering of a whopping 799 cats and dogs within their service areas, providing two low-cost vaccination clinics … more
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ON THE HOT SEAT, Benton County Treasurer Rick Renno answered questions following a State Auditor’s report that gave the county a ‘Poor Rating.’ Answering questions with Renno were Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske, Northside Commissioner Scott Harms and Assessor Jim Hansen.
Benton County Officials Respond After 'Roasting' By MO State Auditor Report
Missouri State Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick, released Management Advisory Report No. 2025-003 on January 22, 2025, with findings from his performance audit of Benton County government operations. … more
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City Of Cole Camp Continues To Mull Insurance Options
Cole Camp City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, January 16 at 7:00 PM. Prior to the regular meeting, a 30- minute session was given over to Planning and Zoning at 6:30 PM. … more
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BRINGING A LIGHT TO THE WOMEN'S GAME, "The Redheads" were a popular women's basketball team who often traveled the country to showcase their skills, but also bring women's basketball to the forefront.
'The Redheads' Revolutionized Women's Basketball With Stops Across The Midwest, Including Warsaw
Sometimes it absolutely amazes me the little known facts I keep unearthing in the most unusual places. For instance, a few years back I was privileged to look though Doc Salley's photos he had taken … more
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SURROUNDED BY CURRENT COACHES, former WHS wrestling coach John Dunham (left) and wrestler David Lemon (right) were honored as the first-ever inductees for the Warsaw Wrestling Hall of Honor. Coaches joining Dunham and Lemon on the mat included: Suttel Griffin, Aspen Longworth, Daniel Yoder, Justin Wisdom, Charlie Daleske and Nick Bagley.
'Cats Honor 30 Years Of Wrestling, Induct Inaugural Class Into Hall
Wrestling fans packed the WHS gym Saturday as Warsaw High School hosted the annual Warsaw Wrestling Tournament. During the event, David Lemon, Class of ’98, and John Dunham, first WHS wrestling … more
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WORKING TO MAKE THE TWIN-LAKES AREA A BETTER PLACE for everyone, Lincoln Mayor Glen Nelson was presented with the Benton County Enterprise Person Of The Year Award for 2024 by Editor Adam Dean Howe and Publisher James Mahlon White.
Glen Nelson Named Enterprise Person Of The Year For 'Diligent Dedication'
Maybe being a “military brat” put an unrecognized longing to find roots in Glen Nelson that he never knew he felt until he came to Lincoln, Missouri. Nelson had been born in Memphis, … more
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Cole Camp Survives Boil Order Amidst Snow Storm
In the midst of the recent snow storm and blizzard like conditions Cole Camp residents also had to endure a boil order that lasted Wednesday, January 8 through Thursday, January 9, 2025. What … more
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County Commissioners Continue To Review 2025 Budget
Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:00 AM on December 30 in the Board Room of the Benton County Courthouse. Those present included … more
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City Of Lincoln Police Chief Reports Busy Month Of December
Mayor Glen Nelson called the January Lincoln City Council to order at 6:00 PM in City Hall. Following the handling of routine business, the council heard from Benton County Economic Development … more
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A CHANGING OF THE GUARD, Marcy and Javier Patino made the tough decision to retire and sold Taco Villa to Julie and Michael Maybee. The restaurant re-opened on January 8 and serves authentic Mexican cuisine.
Patino's Say "Adios" To Taco Villa After 35 Years, Maybee's Take Over
Javier and Marcy Patino opened Taco Villa at 1627 Hilltop Drive in Warsaw 35 years ago, gaining popularity and many loyal customers over the years. The restaurant provided great Mexican food in a … more
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IN ATTEMPT TO KEEP COSTS DOWN, owner Beth Drake went over this week's schedule at Osage Mini-Mart with Erika Manford.
Missouri Minimum Wage Increase May Take Toll On Business Owners
A minimum wage of $13.75 per hour took effect on January 1, 2025 in Missouri. On November 5, 2024, Missouri voters approved Proposition A, amending Chapter 290 of the Revised Statutes of … more
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ON THE FRONT LINE, City of Warsaw employee Jesse Utting put in countless hours over the past week to maintain safe roadways following two severe winter storms that hit the twin-lakes area.
Local Crews Face Challenges Of Winter Weather In Benton County
A widespread winter storm produced wintry precipitation across a distance of about 1,500 miles, from Kansas to New York, creating hazardous conditions for millions of people, and for some, the … more
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Vacant Building Will Soon House New Shop In Downtown Cole Camp
The former Wine Women & Song building will re-open in the spring with a whole new concept. It’s called Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles and will feature estate sale items from around … more
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Extension Office Announces Poll Locations For Upcoming Election
The names of 3 persons will be on the January ballot for election of Benton County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council Chairman Josh Sater, said 3 county residents will be … more
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A Nichols Worth Of Nature: Cole Camp Location Celebrates 125th Christmas Bird Count
Prior to 1900, hunters engaged in a holiday tradition called the Christmas ‘Side Hunt’. Groups would choose sides and go afield to see which side could bring in the biggest pile of furred … more
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