Alderman opposed to current version of bill

Copling says revisions to bidding procedures are too vague

The city council is considering changes to its codebook with regard to the process for seeking competitive bids. A first reading of the revised ordinance (Bill No. 1623) was held on Tuesday, January 17, with most aldermen in favor of it. Only Alderman Henry Copling voted in opposition to its passage, and he told the Cuba Free Press he could not support the bill in its current form.

Firemen are top ‘Organization’

The St. James Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2011 Organization of the Year—the St. James Fire Protection District. Volunteers were honored during the annual Chamber awards dinner on Friday night.

Make sure that you know where to vote on Tuesday

Voting in the Presidential Preference Primary will be held on Tuesday, February 7. Voter cards have been sent throughout the county with polling locations. As Missouri is currently facing district changes, many repercussions have been felt in Phelps County.

More on Midway

This is a story about Midway years ago when I worked there. I hope people will remember.
    Midway was so much a part of Cuba life then, that it’s hard to know where to start. I am now 84 years old and I remember the “Old Midway” building owned by Allyne Earls. It was a much smaller building than it is now. This building will always hold a special place in my memory.

Say no to waste, boycott primary

Missourians are supposed to head to the polls next Tuesday for the state’s presidential primary. I won’t be going and neither should you!