California Democrat

Missouri governor, first lady test positive for COVID-19 Gov. Mike Parson and first lady Teresa Parson, his wife, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 2:15pm

Kaiser teen injured in motorcycle wreck The crash occurred at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on Route D near Hawken Drive. by News Tribune Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 10:43am

School board talks COVID-19 and project updates The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Sept. 16 to discuss bond issue project updates, staff members and COVID-19. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Republican Club approves campaign donations, sets date for Lincoln Day The Moniteau County Republican Club met for its regularly bimonthly meeting last week at the Cowboy Church in Tipton. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Toned-down Ham & Turkey Celebration a success, Chamber says Though the 30th Ozark Ham & Turkey Celebration looked a bit different than during typical years due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a more localized iteration seemed to go off without a hitch. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Gubernatorial candidates outline key issues The election for Missouri governor is down to four candidates — including two that were unchallenged in political party primaries in August — and while candidates' priorities include the continuing response to COVID-19, other issues including criminal justice, health care and equitable transportation access are on candidates' minds. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

New El Puente headquarters doorway to future of Hispanic ministry The new headquarters for El Puente in Jefferson City isn't just a venue for Hispanic ministry. It's a doorway to the future. by Jay Nies, Catholic Missourian Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Lions Club prepares for Christmas The California Lions Club met Wednesday, Sept. 16 to talk about preparations for Christmas this year. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Library board discusses updates, future plans for rental space The Moniteau County Library board met Wednesday, Sept. 16 to discuss updates within the library.The board started off the meeting by approving tax levy minutes and minutes from the group's last regular meeting. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

100+ quarantined in Moniteau County R-1 School District A handful of positive COVID-19 cases among students and teachers in the Moniteau County R-1 School District has resulted in more than 100 individuals designated as close contacts and asked to quarantine. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 5:20pm

Governor signs 2 crime bills from session Gov. Mike Parson signed Monday the two bills that state lawmakers approved last week during the special session he called this summer to address violent crime. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2020 @ 12:20am

Railroad crossing work to close Missouri 87 on Tuesday Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close Missouri 87 near the Business 50 intersection in California on Tuesday. by News Tribune Published Sep. 21 2020 @ 1:20pm

Air Force nurse supported injured Vietnam War troops while in Philippines As a young woman coming of age in the small community of Angelus, South Carolina, Libby Shull settled on the intent of someday becoming a nurse. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 11:32pm

Last day to complete census approaching There are only a few more days left to complete U.S. Census forms.Census takers are ending field data collection Sept. by News Tribune Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Russellville cleanup begins today Russellville's annual citywide cleanup starts today and ends Friday morning.All trash pickup customers must be located inside city limits and abide by the following guidelines: All items must be set at the curb by 5 a. Published Sep. 17 2020 @ 12:05am

Burgers' Smokehouse factory store to remain closed until 2021 Burgers' Smokehouse will not open the Factory Country Store until at least 2021, the business decided this month. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri lieutenant governor candidates talk key issues The four candidates running for Missouri lieutenant governor running in the Nov. 3 general election have different views of what Missourians want and need, but all the candidates want to deliver on those demands. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

California Progress Inc. discusses upcoming events The California Progress Inc. Board of Directors met Monday night to discuss a number of upcoming events, including one in October. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Vision Health closes Tipton branch Vision Health Eyecare's Tipton location has closed, consolidating with the existing California branch. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Healthy Lifestyles group starts to flesh out programming The aspiring Moniteau County Healthy Lifestyles Coalition met again last week, this time pulling together a list of monthly themed resources it plans to provide to students and the community. Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

City Council hosts annexation hearing The California Board of Aldermen met for its regular monthly board meeting last Tuesday, in advance of a public hearing regarding the annexation of some land on the outskirts of the city limits. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

MRED preps for Gokey factory tour, Startup Moniteau program The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Board met last Wednesday to discuss upcoming plans for its ongoing programs, namely this year's Startup Moniteau program. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Russellville City Hall closes for building renovations Russellville City Hall closed starting Monday so improvements can be made to the building.The city will install a new ADA-accessible ramp and entrance, including an automatic push button opener, Russellville City Clerk Jan Wyatt said. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am