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MRED discusses programs, annual meeting
The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council discussed its ongoing programs, among other topics, at its November meeting.
Nov. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County teachers raise $1,000 for Toys for Tots
Teachers across Moniteau County recently teamed up to help raise more than $1,000 for charity.Teachers with the California School District, along with Tipton, Jamestown and High Point, accumulated $1,077 for the Moniteau County Toys for Tots Program by coordinating a Jeans Week for teachers, where employees could make a donation in exchange for being able to dress down in jeans for the week.
Nov. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Gov. Parson appears at Cattlemen's dinner
There was a special guest at the Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association Dinner and Scholarship Night — Gov.
Nov. 20 2019 @ 12:05am
Gov. Mike Parson attends Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association Dinner
There was a special guest at the Moniteau County Cattlemen's Association Dinner and Scholarship Night — Gov. Mike Parson.
Nov. 13 2019 @ 10:25pm
Historical society honors late Hughes at meeting
The Moniteau County Historical Society honored the late Dorothy Hughes posthumously with its "Spirit of the Manitou" award at its annual dinner meeting Nov.
Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am
California High School hosts veterans for breakfast and assembly
California High School honored veterans last Friday with a breakfast and program.The morning's events are a combined effort between the school's FFA chapter and student council — the FFA handles the breakfast, while the student council organizes the program itinerary.
Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am
Heroes Outreach Program hosts veterans breakfast
The Heroes Outreach Program, a nonprofit geared toward stemming military veteran suicides in communities in the Mid-Missouri area, introduced itself to a packed crowd in California on Monday at its Veterans Day breakfast.
Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am
Tree planted at Russellville High School in honor of late student
A tree was planted on the grounds of Russellville High School Nov. 6 in memory of the late Anthony Bertucci.
Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am
Toys for Tots donation boxes go up at area businesses
With the holidays approaching, Toys for Tots has placed donation boxes at businesses around Moniteau County, where the public can donate toys for the charity.
Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am
City opens application window for California police chief
At its November meeting, the California City Council officially opened the application window for the full-time Chief of Police position.
Nov. 6 2019 @ 12:05am
CPI agrees to contract to purchase Latham Sanitarium lot
California Progress, Inc. (CPI) has entered into a contract to purchase the former Latham Sanitarium property at a $95,000 purchase price.
Nov. 6 2019 @ 12:05am
California native's whirlwind year, from breast cancer to 'miracle baby'
Danielle Farris has had a true roller coaster of a past couple years, facing the lowest of lows and celebrating the highest of highs along the way.
Oct. 30 2019 @ 12:05am
Heroes Outreach Program brings peer support for vets to Moniteau County
"If I had to explain it to you, you wouldn't understand."John Morlock understands the isolation that United States military veterans face in a way that those who haven't served just can't — as a retired combat medic with tours in Honduras, Somalia and in the Gulf War, he's been there.
Oct. 30 2019 @ 12:05am
Sheltered Reality Drumline ends shoe drive
California's Sheltered Reality Drumline concluded a successful shoe drive this week, ultimately collecting 700 pairs of shoes.
Oct. 23 2019 @ 12:05am
Despite high turnover, city maintains steady hand in hiring next CPD chief
With last week's resignation of outgoing California Police Chief Shane Templeton, the position's more recent track record of high turnover has some in the community questioning the city's approach.
Oct. 23 2019 @ 12:05am
California and Tipton teachers organize Toys for Tots fundraising effort
Teachers with the Jr. and Sr. High Schools in California and Tipton put their heads together this week to come up with a joint fundraising effort benefitting Moniteau County Toys for Tots.
Oct. 23 2019 @ 12:05am
Mr. G's owner addresses business leaders at October gathering
Attendees at October's Central Missouri Business Leaders gathering heard from one prominent local business owner about his humble beginnings and the challenges he's faced throughout a lengthy career.
Oct. 23 2019 @ 12:05am
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.
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.
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.
Oct. 16 2019 @ 12:05am