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Claire Williams, a senior at Wright City R-II High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter MS of Warrenton.
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5/20/26
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The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has selected the KCI Construction Team as the apparent best-value proposer and Design-Build contractor for Improve I-70: Truck Parking, included in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program.
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5/18/26
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As required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Wright City R-II School District has completed a climate survey.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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5/16/26
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McBride Homes is looking to develop a 313 new single-family homes on 99 acres off of Highway H in Wright City and came to discuss their plans with the Wright City Board of Aldermen and Planning and …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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5/14/26
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Wright City High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (WCHS FBLA) chapter earned top honors and multiple podium finishes at the Missouri FBLA State Leadership Conference, demonstrating strong preparation, leadership and competitive excellence.
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5/11/26
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Dates and times for the Avenue of the Flags display at the Wright City Cemetery have been set for 2026.
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5/10/26
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With the ongoing discussion around data centers in area communities, the Wright City Board of Aldermen is seeking to be proactive and develop a specific ordinance relating to data centers prior to any project being suggested for the city.
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By William Carroll, Editor
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5/8/26
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Vendors for the first Wright City First Friday event of the season were extremely pleased with the attendance as the monthly summer festivals kicked off May 1 on First Street.
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By William Carroll, Editor
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5/8/26
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The proposed Missouri State income tax repeal, which is set to go before voters later this year, has members of the Wright City R-II School Board worried about the district’s potential financial future.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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5/7/26
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The annual Wright City Chamber of Commerce breakfast included updates from the Wright City R-II School District, Greater Warren County Economic Development Council and the city of Wright City as part …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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5/7/26
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During the closed-door session of its April monthly meeting, the Wright City R-II school board approved a series of administrative hires for the coming school year.
Effective July 1, six …
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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5/1/26
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending the city’s subdivision and land development code.
The amendments are primary technical changes to the city’s current code …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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5/1/26
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Wright City Board of Aldermen rejected a request from a resident to repeal city ordinance 1099 relating to conflicts of interest during their meeting April 23.
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By William Carroll, Editor
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4/30/26
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The Wright City R-II School District has promoted Keesha Fife to its administrative team.
Fife, who is currently an English-Language Arts teacher at Wright City Middle School, will become an …
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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4/28/26
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Three students from the Warren County area earned state degrees at the Missouri FFA State Convention on April 17 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
They were Danielle Freund and Miley Sosa of Wright …
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4/27/26
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‘The Labors of Hercules Beal’ by award-winning author Gary Schmidt has been a labor of love for the Wright City Middle School community.
Thanks to the ‘One school, one book’ program, …
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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4/20/26
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The Blue & Gold anniversary gala marked a remarkable milestone this March, celebrating its 25th year. Held at the Wright City Lions Club, the event attracted a sold-out crowd, dressed in gala …
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4/19/26
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the grant proposal for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services Grant to renew its current grant that allows the …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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4/17/26
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At the district’s March board meeting, lead district nurse Jacquelynn Vehige provided the board with an update on the district’s health services program.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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4/13/26
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The Wright City Cemetery Memorial Society invites the community to attend "Voices From the Past," a unique program designed to honor and share the stories of those laid to rest in the Wright City …
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4/12/26
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In the Warrenton Board of Aldermen Ward I candidate Cody Turner defeated incumbent Jack Crump. Turner received 169 votes (51.52%), while Crump received 159 votes (48.48%). Turner died April 2, at the age of 36. Due to Turner’s death, the results of the election once declared official, would create a vacancy in Ward I, according to Warrenton City Manager Brandie Walters.
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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4/9/26
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The residents of Warren County soundly voted against a variety of sales tax increases on the ballot for the April 7 election.
On the ballot were three proposed one-cent sales tax increases for …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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4/9/26
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The April 7 municipal elections are next week with a variety of races and ballot measures up for vote.
A significant ballot measure is a sales tax increase sought by area first responder …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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4/3/26
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a site plan, conditional use permit and a boundary adjustment plat for Centraz Industries Inc., a manufacturer of cleaning products and …
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By William Carroll, Editor
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4/2/26
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When the initial budget is prepared for the Wright City R-II School District in June each year, there are often many unknowns.
At the March meeting of the district’s Board of Education, …
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By Jim Faasen, Correspondent
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4/2/26
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