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Lincoln County commissioners seated at the beginning of the Aug. 6, 2026 County Commission meeting in Troy, Missouri.

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

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