Dexter, MO - The annual lighting of the downtown Christmas tree in Dexter will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
The event will happen at the Dexter Welcome Center located at 10 W. South Main Street.
Come enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while everyone listens to Dexter High School students perform Christmas carols.
Santa will be making his appearance!
Thank you to Bank of Advance for sponsoring this event!
When a member of the community is hit with a devastating diagnosis, we pull together. #WeAreDexter #DexterStrong
Scott Nelson of First Midwest Bank was recently diagnosed with cancer. He and his wife LeeAnn have lived in Dexter all their lives and have been very active at the First Baptist Church. They have raised two daughters who graduated from Dexter and they are now enjoying a grandson.
"Here at the bank we call ourselves the First Midwest Family and we mean it"
If you would like to order a shirt to show your support for Scott, please click HERE to order a shirt!!
Orders will be submitted by noon on October 10th!
The annual Stoddard County Fair Parade was held in downtown Dexter on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. There were four categories of float and band competition.
The Puxico High School Marching Band won first place. Bernie High School Marching Band won second place and the Malden High School Marching Band won third place.
In the School Clubs category, Dexter Future Farmers of America and Bloomfield FFA tied for first place. Richland FFA earned a third place finish.
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) won first place in the commercial/business category. Crowley Ridge Care Center won second place and Young Real Estate won third place.
The final category was churches and other. Three Rivers Shriners won first place, the Assembly Kids won second place and the Stoddard County Gospel Mission won third place.
Congratulations to all the winners!
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of Home Town Crafts located at 23 E. Business 60 in the McMunn Automotive building.
The store offers ceramic pieces, paints, brushes and more.
Adult and children's ceramic parties are available.
Pictured from left in front are: Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alisha Trammell, Mike McMunn, owner Theresa Varrer, Sarah McMunn, Angela Newell, Helen Channell and Cecil Haley.
Dexter, MO - The Modern Woodsman presented Keller Public Library the 2022 Hometown Hero Award.
Mary Thorn said the library was chosen because it is central location for Dexter and surrounding communities where parents can bring their children for story time and for people to aid their mental health by escaping the world we live in through a book.
"Reading books is a nice way to escape the world," commented Thorn.
This award is given once a year and recognizes the individual or organization for their contributions to the community.
With the award the Modern Woodmen will make a $100 donation to the charity of the library staff's choosing. The library chose the Stoddard County Children's Home.
The Keller Public Library director and staff are honored to be recognized as hometown heroes!" stated Library Director Jordan Myers.From its beginning in 1935 Dexter’s library has been a community effort, so we strive to be a library that has something to offer everyone in our community and one that gives everyone a role in building our services. A public library truly connects people and provides a foundation of opportunities for lifelong learning, and it is our mission to provide culture, information, education, recreation and inspiration to all library patrons."
