Monthly Archive

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Drexel, Missouri met in regular session on August 11, 2008. Mayor Reece called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at city hall.
Citizens present were Stacy Rice, Sheila Reece, Boyd Smith, Janice South, and Raymond Fink.
City staff present were: police officer Charles Steele, Water Technician Russ Ream, City Treasurer Peggy Moles, City Clerk Kara Smith, and City Administrator Michael Fisher.

Citizens Bank was recently recognized by the Independent Community Bankers Association as being among the Top 20 Banks in the United States (under 50 million in assets) for Performance in 2007.
According to Drexel Branch President Tyler Black, “The major factors that influence Citizens Bank performance are. . .
Read the entire story in the August 21, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

On August 8, 2008, a lineup of .08 presents the opportunity to send a strong message to impaired drivers: You Drink & Drive. You Lose.
The statewide campaign aimed at stopping motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and kicks off Aug. 8. Advertising and enforcement begins the following week and continues through Labor Day.

The Drexel Bobcats came alive during the annual Midnight Madness event last Thursday morning. Several area residents ventured out for the midnight special to get a close up introduction of this years’ varsity football team. Led by Head Coach Jerod Boyles and emceed by Athletic Director Dennis Bolton, the squad of twenty-two took to the field for scrimmage runs and drills. Nonstop play action and practice drills keep the sleepy crowd alert. Good luck to the Bobcats and Coaching staff as they make the trek toward a record setting and much successful season.

Becky McElwain, LPN, was recently named Cass Medical Center’s Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2008. Glenda Percival, chief nursing officer, made the announcement in the Cass Medical Center Cafeteria on Tuesday, July 29.
McElwain has been employed by Cass Medical Center since November of 1983 and works full-time as an LPN on the Medical/Surgical Unit.
Part of the nomination letters read. . .
Read the entire story in the August 21, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

Clyde E. Napton passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Adrian Manor in Adrian, Mo., at the age of 85 after spending his entire life farming.
 Clyde was born March 15, 1923 at the Napton Farm near Drexel to Frank and Lizzie Ethel (Williams) Napton. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 15. He attended the Calvert School.

The first day of school in Drexel is Friday, August 22nd.
Are you ready?
Having a hard time finding school supplies?
Coming up short on cash for the month?
The Drexel United Methodist Church is here to help.
On Saturday, August 16, 2008, the Drexel United Methodist Church will be holding their 6th Annual Tish Herrell Back To School Party. They will be offering FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, including. . .
Read the complete story in the August 14, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

Attorney General Jay Nixon is taking legal action to stop those who are preying on Missouri homeowners left vulnerable to mortgage fraud because they are facing foreclosure or other financial difficulties.

The Drexel Bobcats officially kicked off their season Monday, August 11, 2008 as both football and volleyball teams held their first two-a-day practice.
The Bobcats are underway, to a hopeful season, as both teams pour their sweat out on the court and the field in attempts at. . .
Read the complete story in the August 14, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

Attorney General Jay Nixon met this week with a Saint Louis-area family and several small-business owners to discuss the skyrocketing costs of health care these past few years. Attorney General Nixon highlighted his plan to use market forces and technology to drive down the cost of coverage for families and businesses.

Midnight Madness will be Thursday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Come watch as the Bobcats take to the gridiron for some preseason play! Go BOBCATS!

The Drexel Booster Club met Monday, August 11th, at 7:00 p.m., in the school library. Those attending were Joyce Sanders, Pam McAnany, Pam and Dennis Bolton, Vic Shipley, Ronnie Jacobs, Paul and Cindy Orton, Dr. Joyce Stivers and Jane Williams.
Under Old Business: After taking inventory of last year’s merchandise it was decided. . .
Read the complete story in the August 14, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

The KC Dynasty, 18 and under girls fastpitch softball team, recently completed their summer season with a 13th place finish in the USSSA National World Series held at Adair Park in Independence, Mo. The World Series featured teams from all across the country.  
The Dynasty finished 4 and 2 in bracket play to claim the upper level finish. Prior to the World Series the team had competed every weekend except one since Memorial Day posting a record of 31 and 21 and reaching the finals in 4 of 7 tournaments.  

When Drexel temperatures soared into the upper 90s early this week,
children and adults ventured out to the Drexel Area Pool in search of relief. With sports and recreation on the minds of many this time of year, area Health Departments are sending out an important message.

Below are the unofficial election results for State and Cass County offices from the Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 primary. Election Summary Report, CASS COUNTY, MO, PRIMARY ELECTION, Registered Voters 68800, Cards Cast 0 0.00%, Num. Report Precinct 48
Num. Reporting 0 0.00%, REPUBLICAN PARTY, GOVERNOR, Number of Precincts 48, Precincts Reporting 100%, Total votes 6151, SCOTT LONG, 588, SARAH STEELMAN, 3584, KENNY HULSHOF, 1834, JENNIE SIEVERS, 145. . .
Read the complete election results in the August 7, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

The Drexel Community Betterment Corporation, better known as D.C.B.C., met for their regular monthly meeting immediately following the noon whistle on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at the Drexel Community Center.

In the July 2008 issue of KC Magazine, the 2008 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agents (SM) were announced. Local realtor, Joe Jacklovich, was among those selected.
KC Magazine formed a partnership with Crescendo Business Services, an independent research firm, to identify the “best in client satisfaction” real estate agents serving the Kansas City area. In December of 2007, Crescendo surveyed by mail and phone 19,500 Kansas City area residents who. . .
Read the complete story in the August 7, 2008 print edition. Get your copy today!

Leo F. Alexander, 93, formerly of Drexel, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008, at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Mo. Leo was born September 20, 1914 in Aurora, Mo., the son of Ollie Clay and Amanda (Applegate) Alexander.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2008, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel, with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions in Leo’s memory are suggested to Heartland Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

Dora Lee Shannon, age 20 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, August 1, 2008 in Butler. She was born May 22, 1988 to Douglas Lee and Lea Ann Long Shannon in Kansas City, Kansas.
Funeral services for Dora Lee Shannon will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial, West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions, Children's Miracle Network.