California Democrat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Six to join chamber's board of directors The California Area Chamber of Commerce approved a host of new members to its board of directors during its Oct. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Blue Springs man arrested for July trailer theft A subject has been identified in the theft of a 2014 MAC 53-foot drop trailer that was stolen in the overnight hours of July 28 from a business east of Tipton. 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

Arrests made at Casey's for drugs Three arrests were made Oct. 7 in the Casey's General Store parking lot in California for possession of methamphetamine. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Russellville to unveil new picnic tables The Russellville Parks and Recreation Committee will host a free ice cream event to welcome new picnic tables to City Park. by Danisha Hogue Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Appeals court rules Corrections still owes employees $118 million The Missouri Department of Corrections still owes a group of former and some current employees more than $100 million, the Missouri Western Court of Appeals affirmed last week. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Burney Sisters to perform at Finke Theatre The Burney Sisters will be performing at 7 p.m. Friday at the Finke Theatre. The performance is sponsored by Jenice Taggart and John & Patty Kay. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:00am

Senior health and wellness the focus of health fair The California Nutrition Center will host its annual Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the center, located at 107 W. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:00am

Busy October for Elevate Fitness Studio Elevate Fitness Studio has announced a series of events for a busy month of October.The studio is hosting an October FITGO (like Bingo) challenge to keep clients motivated throughout the month, in conjunction with one time events taking place in the coming weeks. Published Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:00am

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

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 Progress, Inc. Wined, Dined and Won to mark 30 years Approximately 85 participants enjoyed fellowship and catering services Saturday at California Progress, Inc. Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Ham & Turkey Festival Committee shares final reports, brainstorms for next year Members of the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival Committee, chaired by Brad Baer, met Monday to share final reports about the recent event and brainstorm ideas looking forward to next year's 30th edition. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

California City Council approves plans for new Aquatic Park At its October meeting, the California City Council unanimously approved plans to proceed with a new Aquatic Park estimated at a cost of $3.2 million, targeting a 2020 groundbreaking and grand opening during the summer of 2021. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 9 2019 @ 12:05am