Leader Publications

ICYMI: The De Soto City Council voted unanimously to hire Vern Bauman Contracting of Ste. Genevieve to complete a water main replacement project on Blow Street.

De Soto approves water main replacement project The De Soto City Council on Monday voted unanimously to hire Vern Bauman Contracting of Ste. Genevieve to complete a water main replacement project on Blow Street.

The Leader has posted obituary information for the following people:

Robert Clark ‘Tote’ Ferguson, 65, Festus
Columbus ‘Wayne’ Hopper, 74, Cedar Hill
Bobby Joe Dillingham, 91, De Soto
John ‘Kris’ Gandillon, 70, Eureka

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ICYMI: The Festus City Council on June 8 approved Jokerst Paving & Contracting of Festus to handle its 2026 street improvements project.

Festus council awards street improvements project The Festus City Council on June 8 approved the low bid of $1,361,052.97 from Jokerst Paving & Contracting of Festus for its 2026 street improvements project, which includes asphalt and concrete.

A woman and man provided false information after Eureka Police were called to the McDonald’s restaurant because they were allegedly seen trying to get into vehicles.

Eureka Police officer kicked in face while arresting woman, man at McDonald’s Eureka Police on June 1 arrested a man and woman after they were allegedly seen trying to get into cars at the McDonald’s restaurant.

Check out the Leader's online calendar for events going on this week.

Calendar of Events June 18-25 Events are planned all week throughout Jefferson County, Eureka and Wildwood.

ICYMI: A De Soto couple have become well known on social media for their weekend adventures across Missouri and southern Illinois.

‘White trash’ couple takes over social media A De Soto couple have become well known on social media for their weekend adventures across Missouri and southern Illinois. Chances are if you’ve been on Facebook or TikTok lately, reels have popped up of Bob and Lisa Mira, with 20-year-old Bethany, their youngest daughter often joining them.

Goldie Lowe says promoting literacy is well worth the cost. Also, the Leader draws attention to efforts against food insecurity.

Investing in education will pay off later

The annual Senior Expo in Festus will offer many fun activities and helpful information including games, live music, vendors and guest speakers.

Festus Senior Expo returns for morning of fun

ICYMI: The Jefferson County drew about 11,500 fans June 12 and 13, and featured events such as bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and calf roping.

Annual Jefferson County Rodeo celebrates its 55th year The 55th Annual Jefferson County Rodeo took place on June 12 and 13, bringing the county together for nights filled with broncos, bull riding and more.

The Leader has posted obituary information for the following people:

Hubert McSpadden, 73, Festus
Rickey James Feldpausch, 38, Arnold
Vera I. (Watkins) White, 97, Hillsboro
Jerrell ‘Wade’ McGlawn, 75, Pevely
Travis Gordon Terry, 56, De Soto

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