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August 5, 2026
Election results from the St. Clair Co Clerk:
Republican: State Auditor: Fitzpatrick 657 Wistrand 354 US Rep: Alford 1578 Shelton 420 Vera 109 State Rep #28: Kalberloh 2025
State Senator #4: Alexander 1114 Pollitt 676 Lentz 377 Associate Court Judge: Baker 1966 County Clerk: Fletcher 1868
Collector: Guffey 2072 Treasurer: Freeman 954 Kneller 1162 Clerk of Circuit Court: Harper 1163 Roth 1040 Recorder: Jackson 1974
Presiding Commissioner: Byrne 274 Meredith 595 Mallicoat 268 Stoddard 447 Bryant 68 Gardner 553 Prosecuting Atty: Dysart 1965
Democratic: Auditor: Wilson 190 Upchurch 111 US Rep: Herrera 64 Russell 33 Gray 36 Rick 4 Cass 66 Rogers 58 Miller 49
US Rep #126: Perry 301 State Senator #28: McCaffree 294 Libertarian: Auditor: Coffell 12 US Rep: Holbrook 12
Amendment #1: yes 2019 no 657 Amendment #2: yes 2003 no 639 Amendment #4: yes 641 no 2063 Amendment #5: yes 426 no 2279
The Depot Taco Salad Lunch will be Wednesday, August 12, 2026 serving 11:00-1:00. The taco salad with toppings, drinks and a variety of homemade cakes all for $10, will be served at the historic MKT Railroad Depot. You may dine in or carry out. All proceeds are used by the Appleton City Museum for the maintenance of the Depot, Historic WH Appleton Library, Moore School and Museum. Please join them as Appleton City Landmarks Restoration continues to celebrate its 40 year anniversary this year.
Growing in Grace Community Center will have a back to school bash 1:00-3:00 p.m. August 8. They will have a taco bar, soft -serve ice cream and cookies, clothing giveaway, and Heather Smith will be giving haircuts from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The Red Door. All clothing and haircuts will be free to the kids. Taco bar is free will donation to help with cost. If anyone has any clothing donations or just want to help with cost of haircuts or school supplies, please let them know by text 660 492 3425.
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Rodney Leiber will have a short devotional.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 9 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated
The Museum will be open this Saturday, August 8, 1:30-4:30 and there will be a demonstration on an old treadle sewing machine as Kenna Bartz sews quilt blocks. The "Forty Quilts for Forty Years" of the Museum Anniversary runs through August 28 at 503 N Maple, Appleton City, MO.
The AC Public Library has some fun upcoming events for adults and kids. August 10 at 11:00 p.m., they have a special story hour for kids learning about germs and the importance of hand washing with the St. Clair County Health Department. Perfect for right before school starts. August 12, at 4:30-6:30 for Adult's Craft Night, they will be painting your very own barn quilts. Stop by the library to sign up. August 17 at 11:00, they will be hosting a story hour and back to school bash with free school supplies through the Center of Human Services and other fun activities for the kids. Stop by for information about our Adult's Book Club and their book for September, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.
Do you remember the Dari-Burg and Evonne Reed in her waitress uniform? If you have a picture of her and/or Ernest Reed that the AC Museum could copy, please contact Linda Lampkin at acmolampkin@yahoo.com
The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for September 25 & 26. Permit details will be posted at a later date.
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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Wednesday, August 5 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, August 6 - OB/Gyn- Dr. Kallberg, Friday, August 7 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, August 11 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, August 12- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Thursday, August 13- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday August 14 –Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, August 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, August 20 –Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, August 21 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, August 25 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, August 26 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, August 26 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, August 27 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, August 28– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 8 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.
Aug 8 Sewing/quilt making demonstration at the AC Museum 1:30-4:30
Aug 8 Growing In Grace Back to School Bash 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Aug 9 Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Aug 12 Depot Taco Salad Lunch serving 11:00-1:00
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