Missouri

Election Results - Missouri

Jason Parrott — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:00:26 +0000

Unofficial results for the April 2, 2013 election in Clark and Lewis Counties in northeast Missouri.

150th Anniversary for Mark Twain

Jason Parrott — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:48:41 +0000

Henry Sweets says Samuel Clemens officially became Mark Twain on either Feb. 2 or Feb. 3 of 1863. That’s the first time an article by Clemens was published with the famous pen name.

Sweets, who is the curator for the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, MO, says pinpointing the exact day has grown more difficult over the years.

Nixon Pushes for Preschool Money

Jason Parrott — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:10:12 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says he wants to make it easier for the youngest students in his state to get off to a good start in their educational carrers.

Gov. Nixon says No to Arming Teachers

Jason Parrott — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:40:26 +0000

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says teachers in his state should be able to focus on teaching.

Election Results 2012

Rich Egger — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Winners and referendum decisions in each race are signified by bold face type.

West Central Illinois Election Results:

MODOT Facing Budget Crunch

Jason Parrott — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:24:48 +0000

2012 has been a pretty good year for transportation improvements in northeast Missouri. A special panel is working to make sure that can continue.

Missouri Primary – August 7

Jason Parrott — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 05:08:55 +0000

The ballot for the August 7 primary election in Missouri is rather top heavy as there are plenty of contested races for federal and statewide office: U.S. Senator, Governor, Lt. Governor.

Most of the local races are uncontested, though, with the exception of two in Clark County.

Incumbent Roger Sedore (D) is being challenged for his seat as Western District Commissioner by Paul Brotherton (D) and Ed Knupp (D).

Larry Saxton (R) and Henry Dienst (R) will square off in the primary for the opportunity to face Eastern District Commissioner Jerry Neyens (D) in November.

Clark County R-1 School Budget

Jason Parrott — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 04:23:56 +0000

One northeast Missouri school district will have a little more money to spend during the upcoming school year.

The Clark County R-1 School Board has signed off on the district’s $9.1-million budget.

Superintendent Ritchie Kracht says the spending plan is balanced… with revenues slightly exceeding expenses.

He says annexing the Revere C-3 School District into Clark County has meant a $200,000 boost in assessed valuation as well as additional state aid.

Election Results – Clark & Lewis Counties

Jason Parrott — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:35:48 +0000

CLARK COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

1/5% Sales Tax – Road Improvements

Yes – 77%

No – 23%

Clark County Ambulance District #1

Steve Howell – 70%

Jerry Redding – 30%

Clark County Nursing Home District #2

Mike Frazier – 67%

Mark Boley – 33%

Clark County R-1 School Board

William Schutte – 39%

Jason Acklie – 39%

Joplin Tornado Tested Hospital's Staff

James Lenz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:42:25 +0000

The tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri last year killed 161 people, injured nearly one-thousand and destroyed a quarter of the city.

A nurse who helped care for the injured says frequent drills and revisions to response plans saved lives.

Marilyn Welling works at St. John's Hospital. She said the city was preparing for a disaster drill when the tornado struck in May.