News – Wednesday, August 6th 2025

The Dent County Health Center announces the upcoming departure of Dr. April Greener, DNP, FNP-BC, who will conclude her service on August 29, 2025. Dr. Greener has accepted a position at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, where she will continue her work in public health by serving students through their campus health clinic. Greener stated that it has been an incredible honor to work alongside the dedicated team at Dent County Health Center and care for the wonderful patients who make this community so special. She said that this role has not only been professionally rewarding but has also given me a deep sense of connection to the people of Dent County. Zach Moser, Administrator of the Dent County Health Center, said that April’s compassion, clinical excellence, and deep commitment to our mission have made her an invaluable part of our team and she will be greatly missed, and we wish her all the best in her new role. Moser noted that April will continue addressing refill requests until patients have a chance to establish with new nurse practitioners Kyla Hobson and Amanda Stites. To mark this transition and celebrate Dr. Greener’s years of service, the Health Center will host a Community Open House on Thursday, August 28th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Health Center. Patients and community members are encouraged to stop by, say farewell to April, and meet Kyla and Amanda.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has submitted the following reports for the end of July and beginning of August. On Friday, July 25th, Deputies responded to the 200 block of County Road 2480 for a domestic dispute. The situation was resolved with all parties. The next day, which was Saturday July 26th, Deputies responded to the 35,000 block of Highway 72 for a stolen vehicle report. The vehicle was discovered to have been repossessed, and no further action was taken. Then on Wednesday the 30th Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of County Road 5080. During the course of the stop, a 37-year-old Salem woman was arrested on several outstanding warrants. Finally on Friday August 1st, Deputies responded to the 4600 block of County Road 4110 for a reported property damage. A subject had damaged the parking lot of Walking Faith Ministries with their vehicle. Suspect information was established, and the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about any ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at (573) 729-3241.

Online Registration for Salem R-80 is going on now until Friday August 15th for returning families, to access registration through your Campus Parent Portal go to https://salemmo.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/salem.jsp, and update any field necessary. Please add any new students to the district in your application under the student tab during your annual update to avoid registering twice. Only one parent within the primary household is able to complete this annual update. For new families: Register all of your students in one application at bit.ly/OLRkiosk . Once your registration is complete, you will get information on how to create your Parent Portal.

Come to The Creative Arts Center and bring your friends and family for a fun and relaxing few hours of painting! Pick your choice of many of our beautiful ceramic bisque pieces. You may take your piece home the same day if it is painted with acrylic or come back and pick it up if it is glazed and needs to be fired. This event will be held Saturday August 9th from 10:00 in the morning until 12:00 noon. In order to have the event there must be tickets sold. The cost is just $1.00. If no tickets are sold event will be cancelled. Walk ins welcome day of if event is held. To sign up, go to the SACBA website, click on “Programs” link and then on the Creative Arts Center.

Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX, that’s 1-800-514-3849. Starting at noon on Monday, June 30th tickets will be available for purchase at the Missouri State Fair Box Office, located on the Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Box office hours are noon to 6:00 Monday through Friday, June 30th, through August 1st, expanding to 9:00 to 6:00 August 4th through 6th and 9:00 to 9:00 daily during the Fair, August 7th through 17th. The Box Office is closed July 4th in observance of 4th of July Holiday.