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WESTPHALIA — Fatima Superintendent John Kitchens raised concerns about the high cost of diesel fuel and the impact it could have on the district at the Sept. 16 school board meeting.
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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9/30/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima R-3 school board members approved the proposed property tax levy for $3.9393 per $100 of assessed value at their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The tax levy will be divided …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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9/16/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia aldermen decided to apply for the Engineering Report Grant through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. DNR Clean Water …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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9/2/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia aldermen tabled any decisions on the future sewer plant and raising sewer rates after talking to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Clean Water Section Chief …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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8/11/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima R-3 board members agreed to pay half of the cost of improvements to the Westphalia Lions Club baseball and softball fields for a cost of $16,383 at their July 15 meeting.
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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7/29/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia aldermen approved Mid Mo Operations owner Aaron Lachowicz to create a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new sewer system for the city at their meeting on Tuesday, June 30. …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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7/22/26
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WESTPHALIA — Approximately 175 people attended a Republican Party dinner the evening of July 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Westphalia, where federal, state, and local candidates addressed …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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7/15/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima Superintendent John Kitchens voiced concerns at the board’s May 20 meeting about shortfalls in the upcoming budget for the 2026-27 school year.
“With all of the …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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6/10/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia aldermen agreed to move forward with the first steps for a new wastewater plant at their meeting on Wednesday, May 26.
Mayor Delbert Wieberg and Mid Mo Operations …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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6/3/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima’s Drama Club embraced neon colors, big personalities, and plenty of 1980s nostalgia during its spring production of “Mall Madness” by Todd Wallinger.
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5/13/26
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WESTPHALIA —MO Ink & Stitch owner Adam Massman didn’t expand because he wanted to; he expanded because he had no choice.
“We were getting pretty crammed in tight in our old place,” …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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5/13/26
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Westphalia can proceed with sewer system modifications, aldermen discuss long-term planning for new plant
BY THERESA BRANDT
UD Staff Writer
W ESTPHALIA — Westphalia …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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5/6/26
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WESTPHALIA — “Living a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle is important to me because it helps me stay focused on my goals and make responsible decisions for my future,” said Fatima senior Kaedyn …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/8/26
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Westphalia — Westphalia’s wastewater permit has been put on hold by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) while they see if any modifications need to be made after the discharge pipe …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia aldermen approved the purchase of eight ultraviolet (UV) lights bulbs and two quartz sleeves for the city’s wastewater system at a cost of $1,600 at their meeting on …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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3/11/26
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WESTPHALIA — The Fatima R-3 School Board voted in closed session during its Jan. 21 meeting to extend Superintendent John Kitchens’ contract by one year.
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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2/4/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia aldermen tabled increasing sewer rates for the time being at their meeting on Monday, Jan. 26.
“The thing is, eventually we are going to need a new sewer plant,” …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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2/4/26
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WESTPHALIA — Fatima senior Sydney Scheppers has been named the Osage County Anti-Drug Community Action Team (OC-ADCAT) Student of the Month. A big reason for her selection is her commitment to …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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1/21/26
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WESTPHALIA — Westphalia Mayor Pro Tem Delbert Wieberg suggested raising sewer rates by $20 at the board’s Dec. 30 meeting. Currently, Westphalia’s sewer base rate is $21 per month, with an …
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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1/7/26
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WESTPHALIA — Mayor Pro Tem Delbert Wieberg advocated for raising sewer rates and building a new wastewater treatment plant at the board’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
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By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer
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12/10/25
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