Municipalities

Festus Council Approves Economic Development Advisor in Tense Special Meeting

Emergency session advances Bill 4875 to hire Mark Nelson Advisors for incentive modeling and negotiation support tied to a major proposed project

Packed Festus Council Meeting Erupts in Heated Data Center Debate

Residents clash over transparency, noise, and tax revenue as city leaders advance infrastructure and development plans.

Crystal City Council Spotlights James Hardie Progress and Honors Officer’s Rare State Medal

Officials detail major site work near Airport Drive while police leadership recognizes extraordinary bravery in a high-risk incident.

Arnold City Council Hears Senator Coleman on Grocery Tax, Income Tax Reform, and Boundary Commission Proposal

A candid exchange focused on how Jefferson City tax policy could reshape city budgets and local control

Jefferson County Tightens Data Center Regulations Amid Legal Questions

Expanded residential setbacks, stricter noise and environmental standards, and a pending development agreement debate shape the latest EDOC review.

Fire Department Proposal and Public Scrutiny Dominate Desoto Council Meeting

Residents press for answers after discussion surfaces online while city leaders outline a proposed management contract and approve multiple development items

De Soto Considers One-Year Fire Management Agreement with Rural District

Festus Balances Growth and Governance as Data Center Debate Intensifies

Council advances public safety upgrades, honors student champions, and approves community events while weighing major technology investment and calls for transparency

Half a Century of Service: Al Barbagallo Honored for 50 Years of Leadership

Jefferson County Council recognizes Rock Creek Public Sewer District pioneer while advancing key zoning, budget, and development measures

Byrnes Mill City Council Weighs Utility Easement and Pushes Back on Annexation Bills

Council reviews infrastructure issues, begins budget planning, and joins other cities opposing proposed state legislation

Local Leaders Sound the Alarm Over State Bills Targeting City Authority

Jefferson County mayors unite against legislation they say strips local control and undermines voter-approved funding

EDOC Nears Data Center Framework

Council agrees on opportunity, splits on how strict the rules should be

Hillsboro Looks to Grants to Fuel Growth and Investment

Board discusses funding opportunities, development activity, and public safety updates