California Democrat

Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing Kaiser woman The Miller County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing adult who left her Kaiser residence early Wednesday morning. by Staff Reports Published Oct. 21 2021 @ 3:10am

Toys for Tots seeking new program coordinator for 2022 As Moniteau County's Toys for Tots program begins its preparation for the holiday season, there's another item on the agenda to prepare for looking beyond 2021 — finding a new coordinator. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

State Tech instructor paints lawns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Attentive Moniteau County citizens may already have noticed some new lawn art popping up outside homes around the area this month. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Free Food Fridays help to feed local families New Beginnings Church on 401 Oak St. is working to help feed the families of their local community through their weekly Free Food Friday event. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Lt. Gov. Kehoe drops by Winding Road for Buy Missouri visit Winding Road Gifts & Interiors had an unexpected visitor last week — Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe.Owner Julie Bolinger was surprised when Kehoe and his staff showed up unannounced as part of his office's Buy Missouri Week 2021 business visit tour last Tuesday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

MRED programs nearing a return The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council is nearing a return for a pair of old programs. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

California FFA reports record-breaking barbecue California's FFA members set another record in community members served at the group's barbecue fundraiser earlier this month. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Chamber sets sights on Christmas events The work continues for the California Area Chamber of Commerce.With the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival now in the rear view, the Chamber will next set its sights on Christmas California Style. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Son arraigned in death of 74-year-old father The California Police Department has identified the man found dead in his East Street apartment as the father of the man accused of the crime. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 8:05am

Feds seize Mid-Missouri property of companies accused of COVID-relief fraud The federal government has seized two vehicles, and is threatening to seize a Morgan County lake house, allegedly purchased illegally with COVID-19 relief money by a Kansas City-area businessman. by Jason Hancock - The Missouri Independent Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Russellville High School 'rocks through the ages' for Homecoming Russellville High School celebrated Homecoming Oct. 4-8 with the theme "Rockin' Through the Ages." Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 10:05pm

California man charged in early morning death A California man has been charged in connection with a death that was discovered early Wednesday morning in a California home. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 14 2021 @ 1:05pm

Man arrested after early morning chase in Moniteau County A Kansas City man was arrested after a chase with Moniteau County authorities Sunday. Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:10pm

Roll announces campaign for Moniteau County Presiding Commissioner After 10 years of working as a city counselor for California, Charlie Roll has announced his campaign for Moniteau County Presiding Commissioner. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Finke Theatre actress auditions for 'The Voice' While preparing for their show in early October, the cast and crew of the Finke Theatre's "The World's Greatest Showman" production was proud to discover that one of their younger cast mates, Maddison Gil, had taken a big leap for herself by auditioning for NBC's "The Voice. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

New Centertown water tower close to being put into service A new water tower for Centertown is getting closer to being put into service.Adam Brown, of the Centertown Board of Trustees, said the 60,000-gallon tank was lifted into place at the end of last month, and sandblasting and painting are now taking place. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Moniteau County Historical Society to vote on eliminating quorum at next meeting The Moniteau County Historical Society (MCHS) will have some by-law changes to consider ahead of the group's November meeting. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

California city clerk resigns, interim clerk to be announced California City Clerk Aimee Hill tendered her resignation last week and will move on to a new position. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Russellville hosts first-ever Homecoming parade The Russellville community was able to start a new tradition Friday afternoon, as the first Cole County R-1 Homecoming parade rolled through the streets. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm