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August 28, 2025

Promotion At The Fire Department

A new Firefighter/EMT for the Chillicothe Fire Department was hired as part of this week’s Chillicothe City Council executive session.   Brennen Allenman was promoted from Paid-by-Call Firefighter/EMT to Full-Time Firefighter/EMT at the rate of $18.70 an hour, effective 8/25/2025.

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August 28, 2025

Scratch Art Program Offered

A Scratch Art program will be offered at the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library on September 8th at 5:00 pm. Katie Kerr from the library says this is a great opportunity to learn new techniques, share your creations, and meet fellow…

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August 28, 2025

MoDOT Resurfacing Projects In Linn & Carroll County

A project focused on resurfacing low volume rural routes in Northwest Missouri continues, with roads in Linn and Carroll Counties over the next several weeks. MoDOT contractors have identified several routes where work will take place. These will result in…

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August 28, 2025

Progress On Chillicothe Police Facility Construction

Construction of the new Chillicothe Police Facility continues. The contractor reports good progress in many areas. The framer has concluded the interior metal stud framing and has moved along with the installation process for drywall and wall insulation. The fire…

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August 28, 2025

Chillicothe Convention And Visitors Bureau Tourism Board Meeting

The Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Board meets today at City Hall. The meeting begins at Noon.   The agenda includes finances and budget, a grant update, the welcome sign project, PR and Media, and the World Cup Marketing…

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August 28, 2025

Overnight Closure Of I-35 Scheduled September 3rd

A portion of Interstate 35 in Daviess County will be closed during the overnight hours on Wednesday, September 3rd. The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the freeway under the Highway 6 Bridge as contractors remove concrete forms from the…

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August 28, 2025

School Board Conflict Of Interest Policy Adopted For 2025/26

The Conflict of Interest policy was adopted by the Chillicothe R-II School Board. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says this makes it clear their responsibilities when a board member has a personal conflict.   How to handle conflicts of interest as…

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August 27, 2025

School Board Meeting Date Changes

The dates of two future Chillicothe R-II School Board meetings were changed at the request of the Superintendent. Dr Dan Wiebers asked for the change due to meetings he needs to attend in Jefferson City on the regular school board…

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August 27, 2025

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday

The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 117 calls for service on Tuesday.   Police responded to a report of a deceased person in the 500 block of West Jackson Street. The Livingston County Coroner is assisting in the investigation.  …

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August 27, 2025

Trash Route Change For Labor Day

Chillicothe Municipal Utilities refuse customers with a Monday pick-up will need to hang on to their trash for an extra day. CMU offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. The Monday trash…