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Senate approves new Ethics Commission member

  • Faith Jacoby, Columbia Missourian
  • Updated May 12, 2026

The appointment of Democrat Clem Smith returns a quorum to the commission. 

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House passes bills that address city and county issues

  • Chase Pray and Caroline Sweet, Columbia Missourian
  • May 11, 2026

One bill enshrining the duties of a sheriff in the state Constitution sparked debate, and another dealt with land annexation.

Jefferson County voters pass property tax freeze; Arnold, Festus incumbents ousted
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Jefferson County voters pass property tax freeze; Arnold, Festus incumbents ousted

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

Jefferson County residents will see some tax relief in two years, and Festus residents swept out four City Council members as the fallout from…

Goff expects 10 percent turnout for April 7 election
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Goff expects 10 percent turnout for April 7 election

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 26, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Despite several contested city and school board races and a proposed tax freeze, only about 10 percent of Jefferson County’s registered voters…

Festus residents seeking to change form of government in future petition
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Festus residents seeking to change form of government in future petition

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 11, 2026
  • 3 min to read

A petition drive to change the form of government of the city of Festus is imminent, those behind the effort said after Monday’s City Council …

Festus rejects petition for vote on data centers
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Festus rejects petition for vote on data centers

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Festus officials rejected demands made in a petition and letter calling for a public vote prohibiting large-scale data centers, saying the cit…

Festus draws 13 candidates for four seats in April election; several other cities, school districts will see races
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Festus draws 13 candidates for four seats in April election; several other cities, school districts will see races

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jan 9, 2026

After the candidate filing period for the April 7 election closed last week, races had shaped up for several school districts and cities aroun…

After early filings for April election, several races take shape
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After early filings for April election, several races take shape

  • By Leader staff
  • Dec 21, 2025

After the first week or so of candidate filings for the April 7 election, voters in three area cities and several school districts will see ra…

Crystal City schools ask voters whether district may retain four-day schedule
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Crystal City schools ask voters whether district may retain four-day schedule

  • By Kim Robertson
  • Mar 26, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The Crystal City School District will ask voters on April 8 whether it may continue its four-day school week for the next 10 years. The measur…

Pevely to spend nearly $490,000 on stormwater improvements
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Pevely to spend nearly $490,000 on stormwater improvements

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Feb 11, 2025
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The Pevely Board of Aldermen has awarded a $489,535 contract to R&K Excavation of Bloomsdale to complete stormwater improvements in two su…

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