The Dexter Statesman

07/29/2026

Bloomfield council, with comments from landlords, repeals water lien and landlord liability rules and finalizes a new school resource officer contract with the R-14 district.

Bloomfield council, under pressure from landlords, repeals water lien and landlord liability rules and finalizes a new school resource officer contract with the...

07/28/2026

Puxico’s relentless crowds have earned Semoball’s 2026 Best Fans award, regularly outnumbering opponents and powering Indians teams at home and on the road.

07/28/2026

In Bloomfield, Missouri, a pet kangaroo named Roofus fled after being spooked by loud machinery, leaving his owners searching daily and asking locals to report sightings.

In Bloomfield, Missouri, a pet kangaroo named Roofus fled after being spooked by loud machinery, leaving his owners searching daily and asking locals to report ...

07/28/2026

After three straight winning seasons and a strong summer, Bloomfield/Richland’s Lady Wildcats return an experienced core aiming for their first district tournament win.

After three straight winning seasons and a strong summer, Bloomfield/Richland’s Lady Wildcats return an experienced core aiming for their first district tournam...

07/28/2026

Stoddard County commissioners approved a right-of-way so Dexter police can mount Flock license plate reader cameras on One Mile Road outside city limits, using Blue Shield grant funds. According to the sheriff's department, four more are on order for their department.

Stoddard County commissioners approved a right-of-way so Dexter police can mount Flock license plate reader cameras on One Mile Road outside city limits, using ...

07/28/2026

💰 How could Amendment 5 affect Stoddard County?

Missouri voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to authorize a plan that could phase out the state's income tax by 2032—but local leaders say there are still more questions than answers.

Stoddard County Collector Joshua Speakman and Commissioner Greg Mathis share their perspectives on what the proposal could mean for county government, taxpayers and local services. While Speakman believes the amendment may have little direct impact on local political subdivisions, both leaders say the lack of a detailed implementation plan is a concern.

What would replace the lost income tax revenue? How could it affect families on fixed incomes? And what does it mean for local governments and schools?

Read the full story, including perspectives from Stoddard County leaders on our website.

Missouri’s Amendment 5 would swap income taxes for higher sales taxes by 2032, leaving local officials and schools wary of uncertain rules and unstable revenue.

07/28/2026

Legendary Bernie coach Bill Zoll was honored with the Semoball Lifetime Achievement Award after leading Lady Mules to five state titles and 317 wins in a decade on the bench between 1991 and 2000.

Legendary Bernie coach Bill Zoll honored with Semoball Lifetime Achievement Award after leading Lady Mules to five state titles and 317 wins in a decade on the ...

07/28/2026

Occupy Bloomfield’s 3rd annual Civil War reenactment at the Stars and Stripes Museum featured hourly cannon fire, living history camps, skirmishes and stories of guerrilla fighter Sam Hildebrand.

Occupy Bloomfield’s 3rd annual Civil War reenactment at the Stars and Stripes Museum featured hourly cannon fire, living history camps, skirmishes and stories o...

07/23/2026

Dexter linebacker Jason Hervoyavich earns Semoball Football Defensive Player of the Year after helping lead the Bearcats' 2025 state quarterfinal run.

07/22/2026

Dexter two-sport standout Kyle Nichols earned Semoball’s Male Freshman Athlete of the Year after key roles in the Bearcats’ district title basketball run and baseball district runner-up finish.

Dexter two-sport standout Kyle Nichols earned Semoball’s Male Freshman Athlete of the Year after key roles in the Bearcats’ district title basketball run and ba...