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August 19, 2026

Local Missouri Prairie Foundation Award Winner

A couple from rural Chillicothe were honored at the recent Missouri Prairie Foundation Awards event. Protecting and promoting Missouri’s remaining prairies requires dedication and commitment from many people. David Young, Missouri Prairie Foundation President, says their award program recognizes individuals…

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August 19, 2026

School Board Approved Tax Rate Following Public Hearing

The Tax Rate for the Chillicothe R-II School District was approved by the School Board Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers has the approved rate. Rate of $4.6208 is less than 1% increase compared to last year. Wiebers says the…

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August 19, 2026

TIF Payoff Effects Tax Revenue For The School District

The revenue expected from the personal property and real estate taxes is affected by the payoff of the Tax Increment Financing. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explains. TIF district becomes new construction for the School District. Wiebers says that will be…

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August 19, 2026

School Board Approves Pre-Pay of Bonds

The Chillicothe R-II School District will Prepay General Obligation Bonds to maintain a healthy Debt Service level. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers clarified what bonds and why. Prepay the 2016 GO Bonds to maintain the debt service. The District is planning…

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August 19, 2026

Budget Adjustments Expected For Chillicothe R-II

Budget Amendments are expected for the Chillicothe R-II School District. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says there are several reasons for the changes. The tax Rate and expenditures. Dr Wiebers says personnel will also affect the budget. Teacher’s salary schedule changes….

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August 19, 2026

Chillicothe R-II Enrollment Numbers Appear Up

Student Enrollment for the Chillicothe R-II School District appears to be increasing for the 2026/27 school year. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says he is cautious about the early enrollment numbers. New enrollments are up, but not all transfers have been…

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August 18, 2026

City Clerks Office Closed On Thursday

The Chillicothe City Clerk’s office will be closed on Thursday until 3:00 pm. City Clerk Amy Hess says her office will be closed for an out-of-town meeting. She will return to open the office from 3:00 to 4:30 pm on…

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August 18, 2026

Utica Board Meeting

The Utica Board of Trustees meets at 6:00 pm this evening. The agenda includes: The Financial Report, including the payment of bills. Correspondence will be reviewed for appropriate action. Reports will be presented to the board. They will handle old…

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August 18, 2026

Monday Chillicothe Police Report

Chillicothe Police handled 111 calls for service on Monday. The calls included: Officers assisted EMS with a medical emergency shortly after midnight. Later, police spoke with a person about suspicious activity involving his wife’s Facebook account and advised him to…

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August 18, 2026

Grundy County Jail Bookings

Two bookings into the Grundy County Jail are reported by the Grundy County Sheriff’s office. 30-year-old Courtney Rae Michael was booked on a peace disturbance. Bond was set at $10:000 cash only 51-year-old Jessica Joy Weeks of Princeton was booked…

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