Natalie’s Pastries in Meta has opened successfully and owner Natalie Russell said she couldn’t be more pleased. “I really wanted to bring something healthy to the … more

A delusional Meta man was arrested without harm after he gave Maries County Sheriff’s Deputies a harrowing experience while holding two health care workers hostage at his home. The Maries … more

Linn MFA outpaced by twice the number of anticipated tons of plastic wrap that would be recycled in just half the time, as in the first six months (December 2020 – May 2021) of baler operation, a … more

Meta aldermen at last Wednesday’s meeting thanked Mayor Harold Libbert for his years of service to the community as he presided over part of his last meeting before handing the reins to Emily … more

Libbert seeks reelection as Meta mayor Meta Mayor Harold Libbert, 75, who has served as an alderman and mayor for more than 30 years during his career, is seeking reelection on April 6 after being … more

Emily (Koelling) Sommerer, 28, is running for the mayor’s position at Meta and said while there have been great ideas to improve the town and keep everything functioning smoothly, she believes … more

Meta aldermen at a special meeting last Wednesday signed a contract for a new chlorination system for a lump-sum cost of $39,855 in an agreement with BW Field Services LLC, of Topeka, Kan. Bartlett & … more

Meta aldermen are moving forward with a plan to chlorinate the city’s water system following a discussion with Bartlett & West Engineer Gary Davis at the November meeting. City officials were … more

Meta aldermen at last Wednesday’s meeting decided to forgo further requests for qualifications from engineering firms for its drinking-water system because Bartlett & West has already provided … more