The Clinton Daily Democrat

06/26/2026

A challenge facing Windsor's Senior Center sparked an idea that has given the building new life.

Learn how Souper Sandwiches is helping support the center while serving the community in our full story below.

Last October, Care Connection, a social service agency that provides senior services for counties in West Central Missouri, announced that it could no longer afford to operate programs at the Senior …

06/25/2026

Voters in Henry County will see a full slate of candidates and several constitutional amendments on the upcoming election ballot, along with key information on voting dates, absentee deadlines and polling place rules.

From statewide races to local township offices and tax-related amendments, election officials say turnout and interest could be shaped by a busy ballot.

Find out what’s on the ballot and what voters need to know ahead of Election Day in the full story on the CDD website.

It’s possible that some of the amendments on the midterm election ballots related to taxes may cause a healthy number of voters to rush to the polls to voice their approval or disapproval. And …

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

06/24/2026

A former Clinton-area musician is bringing both family history and ‘80s nostalgia back to the Square during this year’s Olde Glory Days celebration.

Jeff Graham, grandson of longtime Clinton band director Ross Kelsey, will return to perform with the RetroNerds as the festival’s main stage fills with music, memories and community celebration.

Read the full story on the CDD website.

In 1986, Jeff Graham graduated from Jackson High School and enrolled in Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Jeff had started percussion lessons when he was 12, and played drums all …

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

𝑼𝑷𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬 – 𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑳𝑬𝑵 𝑽𝑬𝑯𝑰𝑪𝑳𝑬 𝑷𝑼𝑹𝑺𝑼𝑰𝑻 𝑰𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵

On June 22, 2026, Timothy Bowen, age 30, of Warrensburg, was taken into custody by the Warrensburg Police Department following reports from citizens regarding his whereabouts.

Members of the Warrensburg Police Department responded to the sighting and successfully located and arrested Bowen. Detectives with the Henry County Sheriff's Office subsequently conducted an interview with Bowen regarding the ongoing investigation.

Bowen was later transferred from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office Jail to the Bates County Sheriff's Office Jail, where he is currently being held on unrelated matters.

At this time, the case will be referred to the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of formal charges related to the pursuit and stolen vehicle investigation.

The Henry County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Warrensburg Police Department for their assistance and the citizens who provided information that helped lead to Bowen's apprehension.

06/24/2026

Update: Foster Found 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Urgent bottle feed foster needed for 5 kittens, around a week old. Their mother was killed. Please ask 660 885 7999, if you can help.