Hawk Point Government

A strong crowd gathered in Hawk Point as MoDOT outlined construction phases, safety improvements, road closures and traffic impacts for the $18.8 million Route 47 project between Hawk Point and Troy.

Hawk Point aldermen discussed utility credits, pool billing changes, a local food pantry searching for a new home and an upcoming public meeting on the Route 47 widening project.

Lincoln CountyWatch reviewed public 287(g) ICE agreements involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Hawk Point, and Winfield after questions emerged surrounding what the federal program actually allows local agencies to do — and what it does not.

Hawk Point, Mo. — The Hawk Point Board of Aldermen moved through a full agenda Monday night with all four aldermen present, approving several key items including an agreement tied to federal immigration enforcement reimbursements and a nearly $100,000 road project. All four aldermen — Steven Fair, Tom Boling, Shawn Ellis, and Joe Cushing — were in attendance, along with Mayor Mark Seigler. The meeting was brief and moved efficiently through both old and new business. Coverage

The April municipal election is approaching, and Lincoln CountyWatch is providing nonpartisan coverage to help residents understand who is r