By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking is currently seeking a new city clerk. Renee Keaton, who has held the position since 2012, has resigned. December 18 will be Keaton’s final full-time day on the job, but she will remain part-time until January 15 in order to transition in the next clerk. The position…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor IECA Operation Round Up recently donated $2,000 to Christmas in Our Hometown. “More people are in need due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We, the board, increased the funding to Christmas in Our Hometown this year because of that,” shared Myrna Van Deusen, representative of Operation…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Phelps County recently posted a speed limit ordinance, passed in October 2016, on their webpage, www.phelpscounty.org. Phelps County Ordinance No. 2016-10-18 (1) states, “Speed limits on all county roads shall be 35 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.” Missouri statutes set a speed limit of 50 mph for county roads, but…

U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (December 3, 2020) – U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood senior leaders have directed the installation Health Protection Condition level be raised to Charlie effective Friday, Dec. 4. Under HPCON C, as it is most commonly referred to, many prudent measures…