California Democrat

School closings and weather-related announcements for Friday, Jan. 17, 2019 Here are school closings, delays and other weather-related announcements in Mid-Missouri for Friday, Jan. 16, 2019. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 10:35pm

Winter weather forecast Friday in Mid-Missouri The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch effective at 3 a.m. Friday and lasting until midnight Saturday morning. by News Tribune Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:50pm

Hickory Hills subdivision receives new wastewater treatment system Missouri American Water finished a new wastewater treatment system for the Hickory Hills subdivision, located just outside California's city limits, which will begin operation tomorrow. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

MRED kicks off 2020 LaunchU course The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council discussed its ongoing Startup Moniteau/LaunchU and Central Missouri Business Leaders projects at its January 2020 meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Historical Society hosts show & tell The Moniteau County Historical Society hosted its annual show & tell presentation of objects of historical significance at its January 2020 meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

VanLoo selected as Board of Education VP The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of Vice President Joe Kirby. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

University of Missouri Extension Council election running this week The 2020 University of Missouri Moniteau County Extension Council election began on Monday, Jan. 13 and will end on Friday, Jan. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:00am

4-H to host volunteer training You can make a difference in the lives of young people by teaching them skills that they can use the rest of their lives. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:00am

Conservation to host prescribed burn workshop Landowners can learn to use prescribed fire as a land management tool at a Prescribed Burn Workshop presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) from 8 a. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:00am

Multiple ways to watch State of the State Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to deliver the 2020 State of the State Address on Wednesday, and there are multiple ways to watch it live. by News Tribune Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Suspects identified in High Point burglary following assault on officers Three juvenile males are accused of possessing items stolen from a High Point convenience store in December after two of them were arrested Thursday for assaulting law enforcement officers, according to a news release from the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office. Published Jan. 13 2020 @ 2:21pm

School and weather-related announcements for Monday, Jan. 13, 2019 Here are school and weather-related announcements in Mid-Missouri for Monday, Jan. 13, 2019. Published Jan. 13 2020 @ 5:58am

Three pedestrians struck, one killed in Camden County accident A Climax Springs man died Wednesday night after a pickup truck struck three pedestrians on a Camden County roadway. Published Jan. 9 2020 @ 7:58am

Heavy rain to threaten Mid-Missouri, then weekend snow A flash flood watch will be in effect from Friday until Saturday morning when snow is forecast. Published Jan. 9 2020 @ 6:57am

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq Iran struck back at the United States early on Wednesday for killing its most powerful military commander, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases that house American troops in what the Iranian supreme leader said was a "slap" against America's military presence in the region. Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 6:26am

Veteran served as broadcaster, journalist while in Navy When Denny Banister graduated from college in Warrensburg in 1966, the young man's life could have taken many interesting directions. by Jeremy P. Amick, For the Democrat Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

CPD officers honored at January city council meeting California Police Chief Daniel Hurt honored two officers at January's City of California Board of Aldermen meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Tuttle retires following 44-year career For the farming community of Moniteau County and beyond that has worked with California Tire & Auto Service, formerly known as Taylor Tire Distributors, over the years, Richard "Dick" Tuttle was likely a familiar face. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Ameren donates to Moniteau County Nutrition Centers Lori Hoelscher, regional account executive with Ameren, presented a donation check to members of the California and Tipton nutrition centers Jan. 2. Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County sheriff: Crime down from last year Crime rates in Moniteau County have decreased even more from last year as deputies maintain their office's zero tolerance drug policy. by Liz Morales Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County committee to make recommendation to fill assessor vacancy At the request of the Governor's office, the Moniteau County Republican Central Committee will be making a recommendation. Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Property assessment sheets due March 1 It was business as usual for the Moniteau County offices in 2019.A feature that is in its second year coming out of the assessor's office will continue to make filing county resident personal property taxes just a little easier. Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

E.M. Burger Foundation donates essential law-enforcement equipment A generous donation from the E.M. Burger Foundation to the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office made it possible for the office to purchase a few pieces of much-needed equipment. Published Jan. 8 2020 @ 12:05am