Two More Abandoned Homes Come Down in Grant City

City Administrator Lizzie Jeanes reported at the Grant City Council Meeting in March that two more dilapidated homes were torn down.

There were two change orders for the sewer project. Two structures will be built around the blowers and UV lighting. A drainage tile will be put in so that runoff water does not get into the lagoon. The council voted to approve the change orders.

The city conducted a water rate study to see if the city was charging enough or too much. The study concluded that the wholesale rate was reasonable, but decreasing was not advised. The rate residential customers are paying needs to be reviewed and revised to avoid a budget deficit.

Ryan Fletchall is in the process of taking wastewater classes to recertify his current operator certification.

There were a few new small leaks in the water tower and Fletchall suggested getting a plan for a new water tower system sooner rather than later. The city will advertise for bids.

Riley Jones passed his water certification test.

Tyson Troutwine reported filling up the gas tanks at the city barn before the gas prices went up.

The city has been cleaning ditches and cutting shoulders.

The council voted to accept a bid from Whipp Sales & Service for a Kubota Skid Steer for $54,300 pending Tyson’s approval.

The council voted to accept a bid for Chip Seal from Approved Paving for $89,150 contingent on July 15th completion. If not completed by July 15th, the council reserves the right to cancel acceptance of the proposal.

Alderman Kevin Kobbe discussed having hydrant meters available to customers so they do not have to pay extra sewer fees on water used to water grass and gardens. Albany issued meters to customers and the city applies a discount to their bill when they are returned.

Alderman Lenny Campbell had an individual ask him about having a camper sewer cleanout. The council said that would be OK if there was a sewer main close enough.

The council approved building permits for Lenny Campbell and Shelby Hansen.

 

Brandon Allee, Melissa Percell File for Worth County Clerk

Brandon Allee and Melissa Percell have filed for the Worth County Clerk's position. They both filed as Republicans. All other Worth County incumbents have filed for reelection and will be unopposed barring a write-in campaign or a successful petition by an independent candidate. 

For the Missouri State Auditor's office, incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick (GOP) has filed for reelection. He will be opposed by Gerald Winstrand in the primary. Quentin Wilson and Gregory Upchurch have filed for the Democratic primary. Dustin Coffell has filed as a Libertarian.

Incumbent Sam Graves did not seek reelection in the 6th District Congressional race. On the Republican ticket Jim Ingram, Chris Stigall, Nathan Willett, Cody Oshel, and Nathaniel Schultz have filed. On the Democratic side Josh Smead, Scot Pondelick, and Matt Levine have filed. Andy Maidment has filed as a Libertarian.

In the State Senate District 12 election, Rusty Black has filed for reelection on the GOP side. He will be opposed by Judy McNeese on the Democratic side in the November election.

Incumbent Mazzie Christensen did not seek reelection for State Representative District #2. Freddie Griffin has filed as a Republican and will be opposed by Libertarian Shelby Dreier in the November election. In District 1, Jeff Farnan filed for reelection and is unopposed barring an Independent getting on the ballot or a write-in candidate filing. 

The primary election will be on August 4th and the general election will be on November 3rd, 2026. The last day to submit petitions to run as an Independent for the November election will be July 27th at 5:00 pm. The last day to declare as a write-in for the November election will be October 23rd at 5:00 pm.