This Week in Lincoln County: School Schedules, Ballot Measures, and Public Safety
- John Eads
- Feb 2
- 3 min read
LINCOLN COUNTY, MO — Welcome to Lincoln CountyWatch’s weekly Monday guide to what’s happening across the county. Each week, we will break down upcoming public meetings, school schedule impacts, road closures, election updates, and local notices so residents know what to expect in the days ahead — all in one place.
Here’s what’s on the calendar for the week of February 2.
Public Meetings This Week
Monday, February 2
Hawk Point Board of Aldermen (6:00 p.m.)
180 W. Lincoln St., Hawk Point
(Agenda available through the City of Hawk Point)
Tuesday, February 3
Lincoln County Commission Mtg (9:00 a.m.)
Lincoln County Courthouse
Thursday, February 5
Lincoln County Commission Mtg (9:00 a.m.)
Lincoln County Courthouse
(Agenda available through Lincoln County)
Troy Planning & Zoning Mtg (7:00 p.m.)
800 Cap Au Gris St., Troy
Cancellations
Moscow Mills Planning & Zoning Commission — Canceled
No special or emergency meetings have been posted at this time.
School Schedule Impacts
All schedule changes listed below are pre-planned and not weather-related.
Lincoln County R-III: Early dismissal Wednesday, February 4
Winfield: Early dismissal Monday, February 2
Silex: No school Monday, February 2
Elsberry: No school Monday, February 2
No delayed starts, virtual learning days, parent-teacher conferences, or school board meetings are scheduled this week.
April 7, 2026 Election Update
Candidate Filing
Candidate filing for the April 7 municipal election has closed, and the official candidate list has been certified. All filed candidates for all positions are now finalized.
The complete certified candidate list is available through Lincoln County election officials.
Ballot Measures Voters Will See
Voters will be asked to consider several ballot questions on April 7, including:
Lincoln County
Renewal of the countywide road and bridge sales tax
Countywide sales tax dedicated to law enforcement services
Emergency Services
Lincoln County Ambulance District sales tax measure
Warrenton Fire Protection District sales tax measure
Wright City Fire Protection District sales tax measure
Schools
Silex R-I School District operating levy question
Municipal Measures
City of Troy local use tax question
City of Moscow Mills proposal to extend the mayor’s term from two years to four years (applying to future mayors only)
Full ballot language is available through Lincoln County. (Link to official ballot language)
Ballot language is summarized for clarity. Voters are encouraged to review official election materials prior to Election Day.
Roadwork & Transportation
According to MoDOT:
Route H will be closed Tuesday, February 3, for culvert replacement between Route PP and Buck Creek Road near Silex from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Drivers should plan alternate routes during the closure window.
No additional road closures have been announced at this time.
Hiring & Opportunities
Several local government positions are currently open:
City of Moscow Mills
City Clerk position (applications currently being accepted)
Lincoln County
Maintenance Worker — Highway Division
Corrections Officer
Deputy Sheriff — Patrol
Additional details and application information are available through the City of Moscow Mills and Lincoln County employment portals.
What We’re Watching
Upcoming activity related to April 7 ballot measures
Future Planning & Zoning agendas as projects move forward
Additional election information as Election Day approaches
Have something coming up this week that should be included, or see a correction that needs to be made? You can message Lincoln CountyWatch, email tips@LincolnCountyWatch.com, or call/text 636-377-0201. Information may be submitted confidentially.
This article was written by John Eads. Lincoln CountyWatch publishes a weekly summary of public meetings, notices, and public information impacting residents across Lincoln County. Information is compiled from official public sources. Lincoln CountyWatch is not responsible for errors or omissions contained within those sources.
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