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Elections for local city governments, school boards, and emergency service districts will be held this Tuesday, April 5. Each election, we ask the candidates in competitive races to complete a …
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3/31/22
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When Wright City-area voters go to the polls April 5, they’ll face two ballot questions about funding for the Wright City R-II School District to build a new high school and do several smaller …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/28/22
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After two years of working remotely with supporters to collect donations for student scholarships, the group of volunteers who organize the Blue and Gold annual fundraiser brought their signature …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/24/22
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Plans for installation of a new playground at Diekroeger Park got put on a last minute hold last week when Wright City aldermen were hit with a $102,000 price tag for part of the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/22/22
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Two Wright City High School students were honored recently as the top participants in the Wright City Ambassadors program, an annual effort to foster volunteerism and community engagement among …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/21/22
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The Wright City R-II School District plans to eventually demolish half of its existing high school facility after a new, larger high school is constructed, according to district officials.
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/11/22
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A condemned house on Westwoods Road in Wright City has been a years-long source of frustration for nearby residents, generating persistent complaints to city officials who say getting a fix has been …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/11/22
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A developer with a reputation for renovating rundown apartments in Warren County has announced intentions to build a 234-unit apartment complex in Wright City, and is seeking early buy-in from the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/4/22
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Wright City R-II School District is making a major adjustment to its pay for substitute staff in order to fill a gaping hole in the district’s staffing needs. Currently less than half the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/4/22
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As the Wright City R-II School District awaits the April vote that will decide on funding for a new high school and other facility construction, architects are tightening up their plans in order to …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/25/22
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A wave of apartment developments getting off the ground propelled a surge in the amount of new housing units being built in Warrenton last year, according to data from Warrenton City …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/18/22
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Wright City officials are seeking up to $400,000 in state grant funding for paving or other improvements to the gravel walking trail at Ruge Park.
The grant, administered by the Missouri State …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/18/22
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In recent years, an increasing public interest in local city governance has been driving a critical examination of how local laws and decisions get made. That scrutiny has led to several changes in …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/11/22
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Wright City is looking to hire a firm to completely revamp the city’s website and give residents a go-to system for accessing city services.
The city has received proposals from three …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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1/24/22
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The Wright City government’s $5 million budget for the 2022 year shows several considerations for the future goals of the city, including salary increases to recruit and retain staff, along …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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1/21/22
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Wright City will once again have a permanent leader at the head of its police department after Lt. Tom Canavan is sworn into the office of chief Thursday evening.
Wright City announced early last …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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1/16/22
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Wright City leaders have selected KCI Construction as the contractor for the first phase of construction at a new park on Westwoods Road. What comes next will be months of tree clearing, dirt moving, …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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1/15/22
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Gallery: Wright City Christmas Parade
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The annual Wright City Christmas Parade rolled through town on Dec. 2, with local schools, community groups and businesses showing off their festive spirit.
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12/9/21
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American Foods Group (AFG), one of the nation’s largest beef processing companies, has plans to build a state-of-the-art facility in Warren County, pending final approval, which will create …
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11/16/21
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Gallery: Wright City Homecoming Parade
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Wright City High School held its annual homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 15, delighting younger students and families as the marching band, athletes, and floats themed on board games made their way …
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10/21/21
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Gallery: Strassenbash 2021
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There was plenty of fun and entertainment Saturday, Oct. 9, at the annual Strassenbash community festival in Wright City. This was the first year the festival was organized by an independent …
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10/14/21
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Woofstock 2021
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The 2021 Woofstock Festival at Diekroeger Park in Wright City featured contests, activities and vendors for dogs and dog lovers on Aug. 21. Proceeds from the festival are helping fund construction of a nonprofit animal shelter in Warren County.
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8/25/21
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