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New CMCA community organizer excited to serve Moniteau County
Central Missouri Community Action's newest community organizer for Moniteau County is no stranger to the community.
Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am
Finke starts season with COVID-19 safety guidelines
With the season officially opened at the Finke Theatre, precautions are in place to make sure live performances can coexist with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in California.
Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am
City council approves bids at October meeting
The City of California Board of Aldermen handled business as usual Monday evening at its regular monthly meeting.
Oct. 7 2020 @ 12:05am
Toys for Tots receives donation boost from Dollar General employees
Just when organizers with Moniteau County's Toys for Tots program were beginning to think 2020 would be a difficult year for toy donations, local employees at a California store provided a boost in advance of the toy drive season earlier this week.
Sep. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
Public health officials strive for efficiency in 'uphill battle' against COVID-19
Six months on from the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Moniteau County, new positive cases continue to add toward a cumulative total of 400 since March.
Sep. 30 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports fifth death due to COVID-19
The Moniteau County Health Center reported the county's fifth death due to COVID-19 late Saturday morning.
Sep. 26 2020 @ 1:54pm
Moniteau R-1 administrators clarify return timeline for quarantined students
With more than 100 individuals in the Moniteau County R-1 School District asked to quarantine due to contact with positive COVID-19 cases this week, district administrators hope all will return to in-person classes by early October.
Sep. 25 2020 @ 9:40am
Republican Club approves campaign donations, sets date for Lincoln Day
The Moniteau County Republican Club met for its regularly bimonthly meeting last week at the Cowboy Church in Tipton.
Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am
Toned-down Ham & Turkey Celebration a success, Chamber says
Though the 30th Ozark Ham & Turkey Celebration looked a bit different than during typical years due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a more localized iteration seemed to go off without a hitch.
Sep. 23 2020 @ 12:05am
100+ quarantined in Moniteau County R-1 School District
A handful of positive COVID-19 cases among students and teachers in the Moniteau County R-1 School District has resulted in more than 100 individuals designated as close contacts and asked to quarantine.
Sep. 22 2020 @ 5:20pm
Burgers' Smokehouse factory store to remain closed until 2021
Burgers' Smokehouse will not open the Factory Country Store until at least 2021, the business decided this month.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
California Progress Inc. discusses upcoming events
The California Progress Inc. Board of Directors met Monday night to discuss a number of upcoming events, including one in October.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
Vision Health closes Tipton branch
Vision Health Eyecare's Tipton location has closed, consolidating with the existing California branch.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
City Council hosts annexation hearing
The California Board of Aldermen met for its regular monthly board meeting last Tuesday, in advance of a public hearing regarding the annexation of some land on the outskirts of the city limits.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
MRED preps for Gokey factory tour, Startup Moniteau program
The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Board met last Wednesday to discuss upcoming plans for its ongoing programs, namely this year's Startup Moniteau program.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
Chamber discusses final details for Ham & Turkey Celebration
The California Area Chamber of Commerce met last week to discuss a number of upcoming events, including this weekend's Ozark Ham & Turkey "Celebration."
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County reports COVID-19 outbreak at Tipton Correctional Center
An outbreak of new active coronavirus cases among incarcerated individuals at Tipton Correctional Center was confirmed by the Moniteau County Health Center in its COVID-19 case update for Thursday.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 5:00pm
California Elementary School unveils first STEM education SmartLab in Missouri
A number of special guests, including Gov. Mike Parson, were on hand Wednesday afternoon as California Elementary School unveiled a brand new STEM education SmartLab — the first in the state of Missouri.
Sep. 9 2020 @ 11:31pm
Co-Mo linemen travel south to help with hurricane relief
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura, as with many similar natural disasters throughout recent American history, there are many willing to lend a helping hand.
Sep. 9 2020 @ 12:05am
Pandemic brings challenges, changes to Toys for Tots
Like most things this calendar year, Toys for Tots of Moniteau County is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep. 9 2020 @ 12:05am