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P.O. Box 21 | Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-7458 | (800) 332-8857
info@dexterchamber.com |
Community Information
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| Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee |
573-568-4512 |
| Bootheel Counseling Services |
573-568-2260 |
| Crisis Line for Southeast Missouri |
1-800-356-5395 |
| DAEOC Community Action |
573-624-8735 |
| Department of Health (Poplar Bluff) |
573-785-9633 |
| Dexter Ministerial Alliance |
573-624-8129 |
| Division of Family Services (Dexter) |
573-624-5921 |
| Division of Family Services (Bloomfield) |
573-568-2111 |
| Farmers Home Administration |
573-624-5939 |
| Interior Department |
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| Mingo Refuge Headquarters |
573-222-3589 |
| Mingo Civilian Conservation Center |
573-222-3537 |
| Internal Revenue Service |
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| Problem Resolution Office |
1-800-424-1040 |
| Natural Resources Department |
573-785-0832 |
| Recreation Hotline (Lake Wappapello) |
573-222-8139 |
| Senior Citizens Center |
573-624-7234 |
| Soil Conservation Service |
573-568-3806 |
| Stoddard Co. Association for Retarded Citizens |
573-624-8525 |
| Stoddard County Division of Aging |
573-568-2111 |
| Stoddard County Health Center (Bloomfield) |
573-568-4593 |
| Stoddard County Sheltered Workshop |
573-624-5971 |
| Stoddard County Transit Service |
573-624-8624 |
| Veterans Administration Hospital (Poplar Bluff) |
573-686-4151 |
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| Armstead Dowdy |
Grant Road to Highway ZZ, go 3.1 miles turn south - turn left on Stoddard County Road 642, go 1/10 mile |
Chalk Bluff Cemetery
(formerly Dexter Memorial Gardens) |
Take Three Mile Road south past Ecology Acres (blacktop will turn into gravel) where the road ends in a "T" - turn left, go 2 miles and cemetery will be on the left. For more information contact Janie Burleson, P.O. Box 727, Dexter, MO 63841 |
| Dexter Cemetery |
Located on Highway 25 in Dexter. For more information contact Rainey Funeral Home, Attn: Greg Mathis, 125 W. Stoddard, Dexter, MO 63841 or call 573-624-4533 |
| Hagy Cemetery |
Go north on Locust to last road on the right. A sign is posted for the cemetery |
| New Bethel |
Take Grant Street to Three Mile Road, turn south and go to the first road on the left - on the hill |
| Old Bethel |
Take Grant Road to Three Mile Road, go south to the water tower and turn right at the tower. Cemetery is on the right side of the road |
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors & Officers |
President
Dana Adams
Montgomery Bank
16101 Country Lane
(Work) 624-4343
(Fax) 624-8942
(Cell) 421-1411
(Home) 624-6137
danaadams@montgomerybank.com
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1st Vice President
Ed Gargas
NewWave Communications
1311 Bus. Hwy. 60 West
(Work) 614-4573
(Fax) 614-4082
(Cell) 703-7855
(Home) 624-8566
egargas@newwavecom.com
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2nd Vice President
Kenny Pope
Rainey Mathis Funeral Home
103 South Sassafras St.
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-4533
(Fax) 624-4534
(Cell) 421-2535
(Home) 624-6934
kpope7486@live.com
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Secretary/Treasurer
Kevin Bishop
First National Bank
15978 County Road 405
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-8383
(Home) 421-7609
(Fax) 624-9184
(Cell) 421-7609
kevin.bishop@1fnb.com
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Director
Jeri Morgan
809 Boucher
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-7062
(Fax) 624-7062
(Cell) 820-5636
(Home) 624-3745
pinksmiles@sbcglobal.net
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Director
Wes Howard
County Wide Insurance
14023 County Rd 431 .
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-5540 Ext. 244
(Fax) 624-
(Home) 624- 9616
(Cell) 820-0745
whoward@countywideins.com |
Director
Jennifer K. Howard, O.D.
Dexter Family Eye Care, LLC
223 N Walnut
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 614-5393
(fax) 614-5639
(Home) 624-4995
(Cell) 421-5986
howardod@gmail.com
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Director
C. Scott Chesser
County Wide Abstract
505 Anna Drive
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-2436
(Fax)
(Home) 624-7731
(Cell) 579-2586
schesser@cwabstract.com
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Director
Natalie Riley
Holden Law Offices
15339 Middle Creek Road
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-8901
(Fax) 624-8188
(Cell) 820-2467
(Home) 624-7493
natalie@holdenlawoffices.com |
Executive Director
Janet Coleman
1313 Riley Lane
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-7458
(Fax) 624-7459
(Cell) 624-0421
info@dexterchamber.com |
Liaison
Joe E. Weber
708 Saddle Spur Road
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-5141
(Fax) 624-4650
(Home) 624-5406
cityofdexter@sbcglobal.net |
Ex-Officio
Jason Comfort
County Wide Insurance
PO Box 67
Dexter, MO 63841
(Work) 624-5540
(Cell) 421-0742
(Home) 624-7663
jcomfort@countywideins.com
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Fire Protection
Dexter citizens are proud of their city providing one of the most advanced firefighting organizations in the area. The Fire Chief oversees the management of two fire stations with the full-time volunteer services of concerned citizens. Fire rating within the city limits is four (4).
Police
The Dexter Police Department provides 24 hour protection in our city. In addition to their regular duties, the department assists with several safety and educational programs. The Police Chief and his staff operate with the latest in dispatch, police,and emergency equipment. The department is represented by 11 full-time officers, four dispatchers and eight reserve officers.
Ambulance
The Stoddard County Ambulance Service is located in Dexter. A qualified staff consisting of both paramedics and EMTs service the area with the latest state of the art equipment.
E-911 Service
E-911 Service made their live cut-over on October 10, 1995, enabling the 911 services to be accessed throughout Stoddard County. The service employs a full-time emergency management director.
| Climate |
Temperature:
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C |
Coldest month: January
Average High Temperature
Average Low Temperature
Hotest Month: July
Average High Temperature
Average Low Temperature
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50
30
89
69
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6
4
32
20
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Precipitation: |
Driest month: August
Wettest month: May
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Normal 2.8 inches
Normal 5.1 inches |
Annual Average Precipitation:
Rain 44.7 inches
Snow 8.9 inches |
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Hospital
Missouri Southern Healthcare
1200 North One Mile Road
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-5566
Clinics
Ferguson Medical Group
913 West Business 60, Ste. B
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 614-5007
MSH Family Medical Clinic
115 East Business 60
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-7575
Jibben Medical
1525 West Business Hwy 60, Ste. 1A
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573-624-8447
Dexter Medical Center
610 North One Mile Road
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-3600 |
Clinics
MSH Dexter Children's Clinic
Suite #2, Doctor's Park
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-7662
Dexter Family Clinic
1516 W. Business 60
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-0089
Dexter Family Care Clinic
Suite #3, Doctor's Park
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-7788
Dexter Internal Medicine Group
Suite #1, Doctor's Park
1300 N. One Mile Road
Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-7788
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| Commercial Services |
Financial
Banks
Savings & Loans
Brokerages
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Communications
Telephone Service Companies: AT & T, Big River Telephone
Newspaper: Daily 1
Radio Station: 1
TV Station: 1 YHCtv Channel 21
TV channels received: 32
Cable TV service: NewWave Communications
Post office classificatin: 1
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Industrial
(within 30 miles)
Machine Shops: 16
Tool & Die Services: 4
Electric Motor Repair Services: 2
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Community Facilities
Hotels/motels: 5
Total rooms: 231
Capacity of largest banquet room: 250
Churches: Protestant - 38; Catholic - 1
Shopping Centers: 1
Public Library: 1
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| Governing Officials |
| Government |
 Type of government: Mayor/Council
Name of Mayor: Joe E. Weber
City Administrator: Yes
Comprehensive City Plan: Yes Zoning: City — Yes
County — No
Subdivision ordinance w/design standards Yes
City engineer employed: Yes |
| Industrial Development Authority of Stoddard County has industrial capacity |
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Fire Department
Full-time .................................
Volunteer ................................
Fire Insurance Rating:
In city .....................................
Outside city .......................... |
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Policemen
City ............................................
County ..................................... |
11
8
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Garbage Service
Public — Capacity of county landfill ..... 25 years |
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Other City Officials |
City Attorney
Yewell G. Lawrence, Jr.
P.O. Box 709
Dexter, MO 63841
624-6117 |
City Clerk
Crystal Bishop
301 E. Stoddard
Dexter, MO 63841
624-5959
dexterclerk@sbcglobal.net
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Building Commissioner
Jerry Jenkins
301 E. Stoddard
Dexter, MO 63841
624-5959 |
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Mayor
Joe E. Weber
708 Saddle Spur Road
Dexter, MO 63841
Home 624-3406
Work 624-5141
cityofdexter@sbcglobal.net
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Mark Stidham
City Administrator
301 E. Stoddard
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-5959
jmstidham@sbcglobal.net
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Alderman Ward I
Jerry D. Corder
2204 Stonebrook Dr.
Dexter, MO 63841
820-2685 or 820-3295
corder99@newwavecomm.net |
Alderman Ward I
Terry Battles
16449 Terrace Drive
Dexter, MO 63841
Home 624-7325
Work 624-8212
support@battleswireless.com |
Alderman Ward II
Rick Hux
6 Kelly Drive
Dexter, MO 63841
Home 624-8920
Work 573-276-4577
rhux@semo.edu |
Alderman Ward II
Kent Essner
810 Bent Creek
Dexter, MO 63841
Work 624-2843
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Alderman Ward III
Kirby Taylor
324 E. Stoddard Street
Dexter, MO 63841
Home 624-5184
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Alderman Ward III
Ray Pixley
402 Matthews
Dexter, MO 63841
Home 624 - 6642
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Legislative District |
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| Missouri Senate District 25 |
State Senator Robert Mayer
State Capital Building Room 331
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-3859
Toll free: 877-291-5584
Fax: 573-526-1384
rob.mayer@senate.mo.gov |
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| Missouri House District 159 |
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State Representative Billy Pat Wright
201 W. Capital Ave., Room 201C
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-1494
Toll free: 866-830-7003
Home: 573-624-7561
billy.wright@house.mo.gov |
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| U.S. Congressional District 8 |
U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson
Washington Address:
2440 Rayborn House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-4404
(Fax) 202-226-0326 |
District Address:
339 Broadway, Federal Office Bldg.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
573-335-0101
(Fax) 573-335-1931
Email: joann.emerson@mail.house.gov Website |
| U.S. Senators |
Senator Christopher (Kit) S. Bond
293 Russell Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-5721 |
District Office:
339 Broadway, Room 214
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
573-624-7044
Email: kit_bond@bond.senate.gov Website |
Senator Claire McCaskill
SH-717 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6154
Fax: (202) 228-6326 |
Local Office:
339 Broadway, Room 136
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
573-651-0964
senator_mccaskill@mccaskill.senate.gov |
Meeting Facilities
A variety of meeting rooms are located inside the following Dexter businesses. All vary in seating capacity.
Arrangements to rent or reserve a room should be made directly with that business. |
American Steakhouse
1520 Business 60 West
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-8840
Seating - 48 |
Crossroads Court
1309 Business 60 West
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-4444
Seating - 50-60 |
Dexter Apartments
9A Apple Court Street
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-7451
Seating - 50 |
Dexter Housing Authority
Meeting Room 20
208 E. Sayre
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-5105 / 2540
Seating - Community Room 80 |
Dexter Inn
1807 Business 60 West
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-7465
800-822-7061
Seating - 32 |
Disabled Veterans
1447 Scott Street
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-8612
Seating - ? |
Elks Lodge
325 N. Two Mile Road
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-6221
Seating - 300 - 400 |
Fraternal Order of Eagles
13583 Old Hwy 25
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-8114
Seating - 300 |
Fiddler's of Dexter, Inc.
Seating: Meeting Room 36-40
Banquet Room 100
P.O. Box 453
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-3710 |
Hickory Log Restaurant
Seating: Upper Room 40
Middle Room 45
Lower Room 40
1314 W. Business 60
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-4950 |
Kenady Hanks
American Legion
620 West Oak
Dexter, MO 63841
573-421-5325
Seating - 100 |
Keller Library
Community Room
402 West Grant
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-3764
Seating - ? |
Oak Tree Inn
1608 W. Business 60
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-5800
Catering Available
Seating - 50 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
(Parish Center)
102 E. Castor
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-7333
Seating - 264 - 300 |
*UAW Local 1930
Houston & Park Lane
Dexter, MO 63841
573-624-5639
Seating - 100 |
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Industrial Commerce Technology Center
515B West Market Street
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-7458 (800) 3332-8857
Seating: 48-60 (classroom seating) |
*Rented only to current or retired members and employees of the UAW.
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| Population |
2000 |
1990 |
1980 |
1970 |
| City Limits |
7,356 |
7,559 |
7,043 |
6,024 |
| Zip Code 63841 |
12,887 |
12,752 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Stoddard County |
29,705 |
28,469 |
29,009 |
25,771 |
| Keller Public Library |
The Keller Public Library of Dexter was dedicated in January 1998 at 402 West Grant Street. The library is a member of the Missouri Library Association and the American Library Association. |
| Library Hours: |
Monday - Friday
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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
  The library staff provides a personal service for the public's needs. A recent revitalization was carried out in the children's department and a summer reading program, including a Story Hour, using volunteer help, is offered each year. The library also offers the use of two microfilm readers, a microfilm printer, as well as various film strips and projector needs. Access to the internet is also provided.
Contact the Keller Public Library at 402 West Grant, Dexter, MO 63841 or 573-624-3764. |
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Taxes
Assessed value of city property: $77,232,112 |
Basic property tax: Levy for latest year (per $100 assesed value)
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City ......................................
County ................................
State ....................................
School .................................
Other ...................................
Total .................................... |
$ 0.6523
.0000
0.0300
3.3200
1.0104
$ 5.0127
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| *Includeds items such as library, ambulance, road district, etc. |
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Sales Tax
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City ..........................
State ........................
County ....................
Total ........................ |
$ .01875
.04225
.0100
$ .0710
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