The Wright City R-II School District is requesting contractor bids for the first phase of construction of a new high school and other facilities.
The district is seeking bids for the new …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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10/14/22
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GALLERY: Strassenbash Festival 2022
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The annual Strassenbash community festival in Wright City was held Oct. 7 and 8 at Diekroeger Park, accompanied by a cartoon-themed parade through downtown Wright City on Oct. 8.
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10/13/22
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Strassenbash, Wright City’s largest community festival, had a great turnout last weekend and is starting to realize its potential for being an even better community celebration, said Mayor …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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10/13/22
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Wright City is pursuing a Missouri state grant to fund downtown infrastructure improvements that are currently in the planning stage.
A Missouri Department of Economic Development Community …
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10/10/22
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For several years, Wright City leaders have taken a stance on population growth and new development as being inevitable, but manageable through responsible regulation. City officials have now put …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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10/3/22
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GALLERY: Wright City Marching Band Invitational 2022
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Wright City High School hosted its annual marching band invitational competition Sept. 24, 2022. The invitational features parade, color guard, percussion, and field show competitions.
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10/1/22
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Wright City Homecoming Parade 2022
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The Wright City School District held its annual Homecoming parade on Sept. 9, 2022, with a cinematic theme for all of the decorated floats this year.
To order photo reprints, call 636-456-6397.
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9/16/22
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Wright City Police Chief Tom Canavan reported last week that St. Charles-area police resources are assisting in the investigation into a group of people who used a stolen car to ram through the doors …
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9/14/22
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Wright City leaders have announced that the Mercy healthcare network has initiated plans to open a clinic in Wright City, offering the first such facility in the town of over 4,000 residents.
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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9/9/22
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The Scenic Regional Library District is finalizing deals to purchase new land in Marthasville and Wright City as part of long-term plans for expansion in Warren County.
The land acquisitions are …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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9/8/22
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Wright City is working on its next downtown revitalization project: addressing stormwater issues within the downtown district. The city will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Rail …
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9/7/22
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The Wright City R-II School Board approved a motion for architects to proceed with updated high school construction plans, with changes to their initial proposal due to rising costs.
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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9/5/22
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A road in the Wright City area is crumbling, and residents are frustrated that nothing is getting done to fix it.
The road in question is Indian Head Lodge Road, located along Wright City’s …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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9/2/22
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GALLERY: Woofstock Festival 2022
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The Woofstock Festival celebrating dogs and all the services that care for them was held Aug. 27 at Diekroeger Park in Wright City. The festival featured wiener dog races, canine training …
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9/1/22
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The Wright City R-II School Board is discussing how to analyze recent staff turnover data and how to move forward as a district.
Wright City R-II Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Way presented the …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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8/12/22
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Plans for an apartment complex on Bell Road containing 234 living units were approved by the Wright City Board of Aldermen last week after a lengthy debate about whether the development would worsen …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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8/8/22
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GALLERY: Fat Heads Car Show 2022
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Fat Heads Car Club held its annual car show at Diekroeger Park in Wright City on Saturday, July 30. The car show raises money for children's school supplies.
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8/5/22
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GALLERY: Police vs. Firefighter kickball in Wright City
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Wright City police officers and firefighters played a game of kickball during National Night Out on Aug. 2. The competition was used as a fundraiser for BackStoppers, a nonprofit that provides …
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8/5/22
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During heavy rains and flash flooding last week, one local rescue call put dramatic emphasis on the types of incidents that emergency responders don’t see very often, but are a matter of life …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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8/5/22
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen has granted a permit for construction of the city’s new high school, but will require the Wright City R-II School District to build a turn lane on Roelker Road …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/25/22
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A statewide transportation improvement plan released by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission shows over $22 million in maintenance, engineering and construction planned for Warren …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/15/22
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The Wright City R-II School District is considering changing the grading formula at its middle school and high school.
Assistant Superintendent Doug Smith in June presented the Wright City Board …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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7/15/22
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The Wright City R-II School Board has approved a $31.8 million fiscal year 2023 budget.
Projected revenues for fiscal year 2023 are $28.3 million. The district expects to end the fiscal year …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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7/15/22
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In response to community complaints about how bullying is disciplined at Wright City R-II schools, district officials last week outlined how administrators handle incidents.
Assistant …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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7/11/22
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Wright City leaders fear Roelker Road, the street leading to the sites of a future new high school and expanding housing development, is at risk of collapsing without significant intervention. The …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/8/22
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