California Democrat

Volunteer, Citizen, Business of the Year recipients reflect on honor On Feb. 11, the California Area Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Volunteer, Citizen and Business of the Year awards to this year's winners — Volunteers of the Year Dan and Carol Mesey with Moniteau County Toys for Tots, Citizen of the Year Allen Smith, and Business of the Year Leeper Auto Repair. by Paula Tredway Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

3 arrested after attempted assault in Moniteau County Three people were arrested after a reported incident involving attempted assault with a motor vehicle in Moniteau County last week. Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

From boat captain to associate circuit judge Heather Miller will fill the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the election of Aaron Koeppen to circuit judge by Austin Hornbostel Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

Remaining bond issue construction affected by weather The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Feb. 18 to discuss resignations, new contracts and bond issue updates. by Paula Tredway Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

Local woman follows in footsteps of father by enlisting in Marine Corps Graduating from Jefferson City High School in 1999, Carrie McIlwain initially attended college but soon shifted direction after visiting with a Marine Corps recruiter. by Jeremy P. Amick, [email protected] Published Feb. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

School status and weather-related announcements for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school closings and weather-related announcements for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Published Feb. 19 2021 @ 12:20am

School closings and weather-related announcements for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Jefferson City School District canceled classes Thursday. Check this and other Mid-Missouri school closings and weather-related announcements here. Published Feb. 18 2021 @ 1:40am

School closings and weather-related announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school closings and weather-related announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 5:00am

Russellville woman arrested for illegal drugs The Moniteau County Sheriff's Department recently arrested a Russellville woman for possession of illegal drugs. Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Chamber honors citizen, business, volunteer of the year The California Area Chamber of Commerce presented its Citizen, Business and Volunteer of the Year awards at the Chamber's regular monthly meeting last Thursday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri Century Farm applications open If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1921, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. by Staff reports Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Recommendations issued following CPD review The City of California Board of Aldermen met for a special session, during which it was presented with findings from the consultant hired last month to perform a review of the California Police Department's operations. by Austin Hornbostel Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:00am

School closings and weather-related announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school closings and weather-related announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Published Feb. 16 2021 @ 10:00am

Use electricity, natural gas prudently, utilities advise Ameren Missouri is encouraging customers to use natural gas conservatively and efficiently as winter storms and bitterly cold temperatures continue across the Midwest. Published Feb. 15 2021 @ 12:15pm

School and weather-related announcements for Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school closings and weather-related announcements for Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Published Feb. 15 2021 @ 6:50am

MoDOT urges travelers to stay home during bitter cold, winter weather Snow and temperatures hovering around zero kept many Mid-Missouri residents inside their homes on Valentine's Day — and that's right where authorities advised them to stay. by Gerry Tritz Published Feb. 15 2021 @ 1:30am

Guardsman achieved rank of colonel, commanded battalion in Iraq Larry Stegeman believed that after graduating in 1979 from Helias Catholic High School, it was time to go to work, while pursuing a college education and military service were the least of his interests. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Feb. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Wind chill and winter weather advisories continue for Mid-Missouri The National Weather Service in St. Louis has extended a wind chill advisory until noon Tuesday while a winter weather advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. Monday. by News Tribune Published Feb. 14 2021 @ 4:40pm

Jefferson City VA Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinic The Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans who are eligible for VA health care from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Jefferson City VA Clinic. by News Tribune Published Feb. 12 2021 @ 1:15pm

Forecast warns of dangerous wind chills in Mid-Missouri The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Wind Chill Advisory affecting Mid-Missouri from 9 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday. by News Tribune Published Feb. 12 2021 @ 11:40am

School and weather-related announcements for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school status and weather-related announcements for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Published Feb. 12 2021 @ 4:00am

School closings and weather-related announcements for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Here are Mid-Missouri school closings and weather-related announcements for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Published Feb. 11 2021 @ 9:30am