News – Tuesday, March 24th 2026
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will be meeting this evening at 6:00 in the Old City Hall Auditorium. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call and approval of the agenda and consent agenda, the board will hear any scheduled public comments. The board will be hearing a request for street closure from Tim Dotson and will also be considering the recommendation of James Taylor to fill a vacancy on the Parks Board. Under new and miscellaneous business, the board will consider the approval of a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an aquatic care pool opening and winterizing agreement with Landmark Aquatic, as well as a budget adjustment to fund the replacement fencing around Billy’s Playground. There will be several first and second readings of bills, including: an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for engineering services between the city and Toth and Associates, INC.; an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute an aviation project consultant agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for professional services at the airport; and an ordinance authorizing the submission of requests for reimbursement for the hangar project. Then there will be the first reading of one bill, an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept and execute an access easement from HMH Properties, LLC for permanent access and utility purposes. Finally, there will be reports from city officials, followed by adjournment. The meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.
The Dent County Commission met for its meeting Monday morning at the courthouse. First District Commissioner Keith Green reported crew members are planning to haul rock and grade to county roads 5440, 5400, 5450, 6575, and 4160. The backhoe will be brought to county roads 6175 and 6633. Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams reported crew members are planning to grade county roads 3020, 2080, 2070, cut brush on County Road 2570, and haul rock to county roads 3125 and 2070. The backhoe will be brought to County Road 4380 to work on a low water crossing project. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that payroll is to be approved. Meanwhile, no excuse absentee voting begins Tuesday and ends April 6th. The last day to apply and mail out an absentee ballot will be Wednesday. The R-2 School District has nothing to vote on. Remember to bring your photo ID when voting.
In Rolla, construction will be starting and is to continue through August to rehabilitate the Business U.S. 44/Missouri Route 72/Kingshighway bridge. One eastbound lane will remain open throughout construction, but all westbound lanes on the bridge will be closed. A signed detour will direct motorists along I-44 to Exit 186, then back onto I-44 to Exit 184. While the supporting structures of these bridges are in good condition, the bridge decks have deteriorated and require rehabilitation work to extend their useful life. For more information about MoDOT projects, please visit the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org or call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636).
Route 106 in Shannon County is closed for bridge inspection. This section of roadway is located from Route D to County Road 423 in Alley Springs. Weather permitting, work will take place April 9th from 6:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the evening. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.