Paula Tredway is a reporter for the California Democrat.
Fair successful despite COVID-19 concerns
The 154th edition of the Moniteau County Fair is in the books, having gone off without a hitch despite the challenges an ongoing pandemic brings.
Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:05am
Nonprofit provides students with new kicks
Since January of 2018, one nonprofit has helped put 210 new pairs of shoes on the feet of the children of Moniteau County.
Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:05am
Back to School Fair goes drive-thru for first time
A return to school for the fall semester is a step closer following the Moniteau County Back to School Fair, held as a drive-thru event for the first time.
Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am
Jamestown C-1 crafts detailed re-entry plan
The Jamestown C-1 School District will be returning to in-person learning Aug. 24, leaning on a number of upgrades and improvements implemented over the summer.
Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am
Summer school brings joy back to California halls
By all accounts, a return to in-person schooling has been going well for the Moniteau County R-1 School District.
Jul. 29 2020 @ 12:05am
California School Board reviews possible re-entry plans, sets special meeting date
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met July 15 to discuss updates within the district, including a draft of a re-entry plan for the fall semester.
Jul. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
CMS teacher spreads smiles to care center residents
A California teacher has been working to spread some smiles to local care center residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County Library Board elects new officers
The Moniteau County Library Board met July 15 to elect new officers.Mike Staton is now president, with Paul Bloch serving as vice president, Holly Bieri as treasurer, Mark Bogue as secretary and Lou Ann Wolfe as member-at-large.
Jul. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
Moniteau County Fair to open as scheduled
The coronavirus pandemic may have slowed down other county fairs across the state, but that will not be the case in Moniteau County.
Jul. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Spieler's under new ownership
Cliff Harris has taken over the business and plans to have a grand opening later this year, under the new name California Chrysler.
Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am
Parson appears in Tipton to extend Missouri's Broadband Grant Program
On Thursday, July 2, Gov. Mike Parson signed HB 1768 and HB 2120 extending the Missouri Broadband Grant Program through 2027 at CO-MO Connect in Tipton.
Jul. 8 2020 @ 12:05am
After nearly 50 years, local beautician retires
After a near half-century career, a California beauty shop fixture is set to start enjoying her retirement.
Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
School board approves 2020-21 budget
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met June 24 to participate in a budget workshop for setting the 2019-2020 budget to actual and approving the new budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am
High Point eighth-graders move on to high school
The High Point R-3 School held its eighth-grade graduation Thursday at the Albert Jobe Ball Field.As graduates walked across the field, the band played to help with their graduation march while friends and family rose in respect.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
Library Board appoints new trustees
The Moniteau County Library Board discussed how things have been going since the library reopened and appointed new trustees at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
Summer school to proceed with staggered attendance, distanced learning
While summer school is set to proceed in California in just a few weeks, things will look a little different this year.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:05am
Lions Club discusses fair plans, awards Bloch Gold Centennial
The California Lions Club discussed plans for the Moniteau County Fair later this year, among other business, at its monthly meeting last Wednesday.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:00am
Jamestown High celebrates graduation
Jamestown High School's graduates concluded their senior year with a graduation ceremony on Sunday.
Jun. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
Newly-elected Moniteau County school board members ready to work
Moniteau County's new school board elects are ready to get to work.The June 2 municipal election saw voters selecting either returning or newly-elected board members for the Boards of Education in California, High Point and Prairie Home.
Jun. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
School board discusses election results, appoints VanLoo president
The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Monday to discuss election results and appoint new officers.
Jun. 10 2020 @ 12:05am