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Arnold-Imperial Leader - Sept. 17

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Festus approves more data center-related annexations
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Festus approves more data center-related annexations

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 5, 2026
  • 2 min to read

The majority of the Festus City Council on Aug. 24 approved more annexations in connection with the CRG data center development project.

Crystal City sues to block annexation law’s use
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Crystal City sues to block annexation law’s use

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Sep 4, 2026
  • 4 min to read

Crystal City has filed a lawsuit in Cole County seeking to jettison a portion of a bill that would hinder Jefferson County cities’ ability to …

Arnold annexes two Fox C-6 elementary schools
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Arnold annexes two Fox C-6 elementary schools

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Sep 3, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Arnold expanded its boundaries just hours before a new state law went into effect restricting how Jefferson County cities may grow.

Crystal City sues to block annexation law
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Crystal City sues to block annexation law

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 27, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Crystal City has filed a lawsuit in Cole County seeking to jettison a portion of a bill that would hinder Jefferson County cities’ ability to …

Residents attempt to dissolve village again
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Residents attempt to dissolve village again

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Aug 11, 2026
  • 5 min to read

Residents of Peaceful Village, a municipality of about 95 people near High Ridge, are once again attempting to dissolve the village following …

Cities likely to oppose annexation restrictions in court
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Cities likely to oppose annexation restrictions in court

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jul 25, 2026
  • 5 min to read

Jefferson County city leaders will likely challenge restrictions placed on annexation procedures by a recently signed bill in court.

County mayors oppose bill’s annexation restrictions
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County mayors oppose bill’s annexation restrictions

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jun 6, 2026
  • 4 min to read

Jefferson County city leaders have banded together to encourage Gov. Mike Kehoe to throw out a portion of a bill to limit annexation in the county.

Boundary commission bill draws cities’ fire
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Boundary commission bill draws cities’ fire

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Feb 19, 2026
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Officials from eight Jefferson County cities are pushing back against a proposed bill in the Missouri state Senate that would create a county …

Peaceful Village rules sober living homes annexation invalid
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Peaceful Village rules sober living homes annexation invalid

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 26, 2025
  • 3 min to read

This is the fourth part in an ongoing series on Peaceful Village, a small municipality in northwest Jefferson County with about 90 residents. …

Festus to hire consultant for annexation study
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Festus to hire consultant for annexation study

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Apr 7, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Festus officials are looking to hire an urban planning consultant to conduct an annexation study.

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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