Silex City Clerk Kayla McNiff submitted her resignation in a Nov. 2 letter, saying she did not feel she received the flexibility needed to balance her city responsibilities with her children’s needs.

Residents requested a temporary pause on data centers and a citizen advisory committee for planning and zoning. Tuesday’s commission meeting also included road updates and October tax collection figures.

The Council on Aging reported declining government support and growing demand during Thursday’s commission meeting. Commissioners also approved a sheriff’s office overtime change and reviewed water project options. Read the recap, browse photos and watch the full meeting.

Missouri regulators approved the Millcreek battery-storage project and Quinn Switching Station in Lincoln County. The agreement requires testing disclosures before battery installation, additional community information and ongoing reports to the state.

Arguments over metal detectors and a proposed dress code dominated a tense Troy Board of Aldermen meeting. The board also approved an ICE agreement and housing proposals, including one decided by the mayor’s tiebreaking vote. Read the recap, browse photos and watch the full meeting.

No-excuse absentee voting begins October 20 in Lincoln County. Here are the early-voting hours, courthouse location and important details voters should check before the November 3 General Election.

Elsberry Fire Chief David Killian discusses the district’s $2.5 million bond request, its estimated tax impact and plans for equipment, water access and expanded firehouse space. Read the recap and watch the full interview before the November 3 election.

A Lincoln County resident is asking regulators to make Millcreek’s safety commitments enforceable. Earlier responses and subsequent public updates outline progress on emergency planning, while Lincoln CountyWatch awaits additional clarification.

More than 50 residents attended Tuesday’s commission meeting, where requests for evening sessions opened into an extended Millcreek discussion with Ameren representatives. Read the recap, browse meeting photos and watch the full video.

Elsberry aldermen accepted City Clerk Rachel Reed’s resignation effective November 13 during an emotional October 13 meeting. The board also heard about Proposition F and addressed city projects, cemetery repairs and library air conditioning. Full recap, photos and meeting video.

A campaign sign targeting a city employee brought harassment concerns into focus at Winfield’s October 8 meeting. The board also addressed parking, city codes, finances and maintenance. Read the recap, browse photos and watch the full meeting.

Recent meetings with Ameren brought progress on Millcreek emergency planning, responder training and communications. Thursday’s commission meeting covered those developments, remaining questions and public comment from resident Toby Collier.

A manufacturer bringing approximately 50 jobs to Moscow Mills, limited space at the county jail and unresolved Millcreek safety questions led Tuesday’s commission meeting. Read the recap, browse meeting photos and watch the full video.

Lincoln County officials discussed what could come next as data centers, solar farms and battery storage projects expand across the region, while also working through roads, facilities and other county business.