At the Missouri Veterans Cemetery cold temperatures and rain did not dampen the spirits of those in attendance. The reason they were there outweighed any weather conditions. They were there to thank those veterans who served to ensure freedom and remember those who served and gave their lives for freedom. And finally remember those listed as Prisoners of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA) in hopes that they will one day come home...

Ladylike decorum, quiet concentration, and strict adherence to playing rules are NOT what you will find when game night convenes at Patty Shell’s home on Chautauqua Lane in Dexter. From the outset, the cozy kitchen is alive with conversation and laughter. ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Stoddard County Commission asked the Dexter Statesman to publish this article to inform citizens of the changes in the floodplain management office in the past few months. The Stoddard County office of floodplain management has seen a few changes recently...

Three Dexter students have been selected to the Missouri All State Choir. The three students selected are: junior Mattilyn Williams, senior Madeline Parker and junior Tyler Montgomery. They will represent Dexter at the January 2020 MMEA convention held in Osage Beach, Mo. over the course of four days...