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Growth on the Horizon: Lincoln County Weighs Data Centers, Solar and What Comes Next
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.

John Eads
Aug 134 min read


Sheriff Staffing, Emergency Sirens, School Safety and Development Highlight County Commission Meeting
Lincoln County officials discussed deputy staffing, aging emergency sirens, new school safety resources, floodplain development and ongoing road projects during the Aug. 6 County Commission meeting.

John Eads
Aug 76 min read


Following Commission Meeting, Auditor, Treasurer Explain Gateway Payment Approval Process
Following questions raised during a recent County Commission meeting, Lincoln County Auditor Brenda Schulte and Treasurer Brenda O'Brien explained how the $123,043 Gateway payment moved through Lincoln County's approval process.

John Eads
Aug 24 min read


Roy Crane Shares Vision For Growth, Public Safety And County Government Ahead Of August Primary
Republican candidate Roy Crane shares his positions on growth, public safety, planning and zoning, taxes, infrastructure and transparency ahead of the Aug. 4 Lincoln County Presiding Commissioner primary election.

John Eads
Jul 305 min read


Lincoln County Names New Highway Director, Addresses Gateway Fraud Questions
Lincoln County commissioners announced a new Highway Department leadership structure, reviewed county projects and tax revenues, and answered questions about the Gateway Fiber payment fraud during Tuesday's meeting.

John Eads
Jul 284 min read


Lincoln County Commissioners Receive Road, Facilities and Election Updates
Lincoln County commissioners received updates on road projects, the Old Monroe bridge, Human Resources and the August election during a brief meeting Tuesday morning.

John Eads
Jul 222 min read


Lincoln County Road Projects Move Forward as Crews Continue Storm Cleanup
Lincoln County road crews are advancing paving, drainage and maintenance projects while continuing cleanup following weekend storms that brought down trees across the county.

John Eads
Jul 143 min read


Five for the Week: What to Know Across Lincoln County | July 13–19
The Lincoln County Fair, Route 47 widening plans and government meetings in Troy, Elsberry and Moscow Mills are among five things residents may want to follow this week.

John Eads
Jul 135 min read


More Residents Are Asking Questions As Lincoln County Meeting Tackles Water, Fair Preparations
Lincoln County commissioners discussed the regional water project, emergency preparations for the county fair and the upcoming delinquent tax sale as more residents continue asking questions at public meetings.

John Eads
Jul 104 min read


Data Centers, Road Projects And Sheriff’s Hiring Freeze Headline County Meeting
The Lincoln County Commission discussed data center concerns, a Sheriff's Office hiring freeze, road projects, opioid settlement funding and other county business during its July 7 meeting.

John Eads
Jul 84 min read


Lincoln CountyWatch Follows Up: Which Elected Officials Are Willing To Take A Voluntary Drug Test?
When the Lincoln County Commission expanded random drug testing across departments, state law left top courthouse officials completely exempt. We went on the record with our local leaders to see who is stepping up to take a voluntary test.

John Eads
Jun 297 min read


Lincoln County Officials Gather As Commission Approves Policy Changes During Busy Week
Lincoln County commissioners approved several policy changes this week involving travel reimbursements, employee drug testing, county vehicles and personnel policies as elected officials and department heads gathered for two commission meetings.

John Eads
Jun 263 min read


QuikTrip, YMCA, and Infrastructure Take Center Stage at Lincoln County Commission Meetings
QuikTrip interest, YMCA planning, water infrastructure, and public safety funding dominated this week’s Lincoln County meetings.

John Eads
Jan 224 min read
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