The Ste. Genevieve parks board approved a resolution supporting a Land and Water Conservation Fund application to help build a splash pad at Père Marquette. City staff outlined a funding plan with $100,000 from the city, $50,000 in pledged donations and a 50/50 LWCF match that could grow the project to roughly $400,000.

City planning staff recommended drafting land‑use regulations for data centers—currently undefined in the code—and commissioners discussed noise, tonality standards, moratoriums and annexation as potential tools, referencing Perryville's ordinance as a model.

On second reading the board adopted Bill No. 4734, authorizing purchase of property for future water plant development; roll‑call vote was 8 yes, 0 no and Bill 4734 became Ordinance 4655.

Board members outlined a plan to commit $150,000 in local match and apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 50/50 grant due Nov. 14 to expand a proposed splash pad at the old pool site; the full project target is $300,000 if matched.

Candidates for the House District 145 seat debated a mining sales‑tax exemption that local officials say cut county revenue; incumbent said he will refile a bill and meet the Department of Revenue, while challengers urged broader review of exemptions and legislative oversight.

At the Herald forum, candidates disputed whether omnibus bills violate Missouri's single‑subject rule, discussed the courts' role and whether counties should have direct say over data centers; incumbent explained a 'no' vote on a bundled SB 999 as a constitutional and policy concern.

At the forum, challenger Terry Sheehan alleged civil‑rights complaints and jail mistreatment; incumbent Wayne Williams denied receiving federal or sheriff funds, said ICE detainee contracting is run by the sheriff, and said an assistant prosecutor (Jack Compton) is paid from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (LERF) after board approval.

State Representative Bridal Wolfen gave a municipal-focused legislative update covering bills on utility relocation costs, solid waste management, manufactured/modular home zoning, sovereign immunity, election rules, intoxicating cannabinoid regulation and website-access litigation, and highlighted potential local impacts and items to watch next session.

After public comment and technical testimony, the board voted to ask staff to bring a resolution next meeting to begin a two-year process (RFP, notice and review) to explore contracting with a single residential trash hauler; concerns raised included mandatory service, truck sizes and the county recycling center's future.

Following an internal audit showing significant unaccounted-for water and billing irregularities, the Ste. Genevieve City Board directed staff to draft an ordinance clarifying service-line ownership, charging a consistent base fee for active meters, and identifying and capping vacant meters to protect USDA bond covenants and city finances.

Council heard an internal audit showing substantial unaccounted-for water loss and directed staff to draft an ordinance clarifying service-line ownership, requiring demolition/abandonment of permanently vacant services, and setting a uniform base fee to protect bond covenants and cover system costs.