As we all know, COVID-19 has changed the landscape of our lives. Disruptions to what we know as “normal” continue. COVID-19 has also created challenges for us as we serve our communities. Thankfully, President Trump and...
Archive - February 2021
Memorial Foundation Report
A post-Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Greetings from your Foundation Board of Directors. I will open with some changes, both current and eventually coming up in 2021. Dr. Ron Baker, Foundation Treasurer...
News From District 11 – January 2021
A happy new year, and I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday season! Now that 2020 is behind us, let’s look forward and be positive that 2021 will be far better. So with the new year, challenge everyone in...
Cole County Fire Protection District • New Truck
The Cole County Fire Protection District recently placed a new 2021 Chevrolet 3500 4×4 brush truck into service. The truck will replace a 1995 model. In November 2018, voters approved a property tax increase to...
Santa Comes to Town • KNFD
The Knob Noster Fire Department (KNFD) held its Annual Santa Comes to Town event on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Due to current events precautions were taken to keep department members safe as well as our community...
Auxiliary Meeting Minutes – January 2021
The meeting called to order by President Jessica Miller at 9:07 a.m. Members Present Jessica Miller, Norborne FPD; Sheri Berendzen, Cole Co FPD; Carissa Thompson, Holts Summit FPD; Joni Fields, Paris Rural FD; and...
Knob Noster Fire Department • Holiday Dinner
On December 17, 2020, the Knob Noster Fire Department (KNFD) held its annual Holiday Dinner. Fire Chief Rick Johnson started off the event by saying a few words of appreciation and thanks. Knob Noster Fire Department...
National Volunteer Fire Council
Happy New Year. To start with some positive news, NVFC Chairman Steve Hirsch was invited to participate in a Presidential Transition Team call with DHS Secretary Nominee Mr. Alejandro Mayokas on December 21, 2020, and...