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Demolition of former Smithville hospital results in Department of Natural Resources investigation
SMITHVILLE — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources conducted an inspection in late August of the demolition of the former Spelman Hospital building at 110 W.
Smithville aldermen celebrate Citizens Academy grads
SMITHVILLE — Ten citizens graduated from the first Smithville Citizens Academy.
Fiber internet options expanding in Kearney
KEARNEY — United Fiber, a regional fiber-optic internet provider, is working to bring high-speed internet options to Kearney.
County administrator to retire in 2025
CLAY COUNTY — After overseeing daily operations of Clay County for three years, County Administrator Dianna Wright will retire in February of 2025.Wright was appointed to the county’s top non-elected, administrative role in February of 2022 after a nationwide search that included 42 applicants and six finalists.
Kearney changing drinking water treatment method
KEARNEY — Later in November, Kearney’s water treatment plant will be changing how it treats the city’s drinking water to align with how Kansas City treats the drinking water it supplies.
Kearney chamber office moves
KEARNEY — The Kearney Chamber of Commerce moved its office location to 190 W.
Candidate workshop for Kearney School Board candidates Nov. 13
KEARNEY — A workshop for those interested in learning more about running for Kearney School Board will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Republican Kurtis Gregory wins Senate Dist. 21 seat
Kurtis Gregory, a Republican who has been serving in the Missouri House, is headed back to Jefferson City, but this time to serve as state senator.
Republicans keep control of state’s top elected offices
With uncertified results totaled by the Secretary of State’s Office in the general election, Republicans will maintain control of Missouri’s top elected seats.Local election authorities have two weeks after the election to report their certified results to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary’s Office must certify the state results by early December.