California Democrat

Toys for Tots and Angel Tree join forces to better serve youth Moniteau County's Toys for Tots program is joining forces with Angel Tree this year to better help both programs serve underprivileged youth across Moniteau County. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 15 2019 @ 9:05pm

California Police Department chief resigns California Police Chief Shane Templeton has submitted his resignation, effective Oct. 31.California's Board of Aldermen met and approved Templeton's resignation last week, which will come after serving as CPD chief for about nine months. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Ambulance district amends budget The Mid Mo Ambulance District made an amendment to its fiscal 2019-20 budget to accommodate upgrades to medical equipment at its Oct. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Eidson selected as MARE teacher of the year With about 20 minutes left until the final bell tolled, High Point Middle School science teacher Kerry Eidson was wrapping things up before a well-deserved vacation began. by Liz Morales Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

High Point school district begins arming select teachers The mission of every educator and staff member of High Point's school district is simple, yet profound: to put the same amount of emphasis on educating their students as protecting them. by Liz Morales Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Latest News

Historical Society discusses plans for upcoming dinner The Moniteau County Historical Society discussed plans for its upcoming annual dinner and meeting, among other topics, at its October meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

CPI selects new executive director, recaps Wine, Dine & Win participation California Progress, Inc. selected a new Executive Director in an addendum to last month's meeting agenda. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Buy Missouri works to get more buy-in Partnerships with retailers, more funding and more branding for items are some of the goals of the program kicking into high gear again this week that highlights Missouri-made products. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Local News

Annual Strut Your Style luncheon set Ready to show off the latest styles, Mid-Missouri breast cancer survivors will walk the runway as part of the annual Strut Your Style Breast Cancer Survivors Show and Luncheon. by Madeleine Leroux Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

MRED nails down plans for annual meeting The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council discussed plans for its April annual meeting, among other topics, at MRED's October meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Education

Alvey wins school fundraiser The fundraising efforts of California Elementary School kindergartener Aubree Alvey paid off Friday. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Shamrock 4-H serves High Point community In the spirit of last week's 4-H Week, High Point's Shamrock 4-H shared what it has been up to during the past year. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:00am

Russellville school district receives grant to enhance STEM program The Cole R-1 School District in Russellville has received a $10,000 grant that will be used to purchase grow towers to enhance its science, technology, engineering and math curriculum. by Emily Cole Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:00am

Sports

Jefferson City, Battle meet a week after being shut out Watching the previous game and evaluating what went right and what went wrong is a typical practice for football teams. Last week's 63-0 loss at De Smet, the top-ranked team in Class 6, wasn't typical for the Jefferson City Jays. by Jason Strickland Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:30am

Helias knows it will have its hands full against talented Rock Bridge The Rock Bridge Bruins opened the season in the top 10 in Class 6 in the Missouri Media Rankings. But a 0-4 start knocked them off nearly everyone's radar. Nearly everyone. by Tom Rackers Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:25am

Blair Oaks defense looks to continue shutout streak at School of the Osage The end of the regular season is near, and the Blair Oaks defense is on a roll as the postseason approaches. The Falcons will try for their third straight shutout tonight when they visit the School of the Osage Indians in Osage Beach. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. by Greg Jackson Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 2:20am

More Latest News