Mayor's Vacated Ward 1 Seat Remains Empty

With a Ward 1 seat left vacant by Alderman Ralph Sidebottom's move to the Lake Saint Louis mayor's office, will Lake Saint Louis be echoing last year's controversy in Wentzville?

City Wades Through Pile of Contracts Dating Back to 1939

Procurement Director Jerry Hillin was directed by the board to audit hundreds of city contracts, many of which were forgotten and unused even though they'd never been closed.

Election Ethics Discussion Ends With Board's Support of Free Speech

Wentzville City Attorney Paul Rost told the board that they needed to be careful not to violate candidates' first amendment rights.

Wentzville May Soon Have New Rules for 'Living Signs,' Banners, Balloons

Planning and Zoning have given their approval to new guidelines for temporary promotional signs, and the new ordinance now goes to the board of aldermen for consideration.

Xist Fitness Center and Strip Mall at Wentzville Bluffs Gets P&Z Nod

The once-stalled business development is well on the road to reality.

St. Charles County Restaurant and Food Service Inspection Roundup

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from restaurants all over St. Charles County.

Lake Saint Louis Food Service Inspection Scores: BC's Kitchen, Max & Ermas and More

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

Learn More About 'Common Core' at May 2 Meeting

The Missouri Department of Education will host one of eight statewide meetings in North County.

Lake Saint Louis Huck's Could Have a Different Look

The site plan for Huck's has been tabled for more than a month.

Wentzville Planning & Zoning to Consider New Manufacturing Plant

The facility in Sachs Business Park would be a tier one supplier to the GM expansion and new product line.

Wentzville Board Asks for More Discussion on Parks Funding

What is the plan to pay back a "significant" amount of money that was supposed to be earmarked for bond payments?

City to Outsource Progress Park Pool Management, Lifeguards

The 4-year contract with Midwest Pool Management will cost an estimated $1.1 million.

New Public Works Director Could Be Hired By Board Tonight

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen will vote tonight to approve a contract with Christopher Knudsen, a retired naval officer now working in Gulfport, MS, as the city's new public works director.

Food Service Inspections: Holt, Golf Club, Super 8 Motel and More

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

Board Ponders Options for Additional Downtown Wentzville Parking

Additional parking could be created along the railroad, or by purchasing property for parking lots.

Aldermen Agree to Pursue Possible Home Rule Charter for Wentzville

Home rule could be in the future for Wentzville, if the citizens vote for it—but don't look for it before 2014.

Mayors Commend Mike Potter for 12 Years of Service as Mayor of Lake Saint Louis

Mayor Mike Potter took his final bow to applause and appreciation for seeing his city through a period of incredible growth.

Aldermen to Discuss Possible City Classification Change

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen will have a public work session on Wed., April 17 at 6 p.m. Among other things, the board will discuss the possibility of changing the city's classification as a fourth-class city. What do you think?

Wentzville Food Service Inspection Scores: Supermarkets, Discount Stores

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

Lake Saint Louis Swears in New Mayor, Aldermen

Ralph Sidebottom was sworn in as mayor after winning the April 2 race against incumbent Mike Potter.

Wentzville Board Fires Splash Station Design Firm

Planning Design Studios, who had been with the project since its early beginnings, will no longer have oversight for the aquatic center's construction.

Aldermen Scold Mayor Over Election Dispute, Ask for Election Ethics Discussion

Several Wentzville Board of Aldermen took Mayor Nick Guccione to task for questionable election tactics and a lack of leadership at Wednesday's Board of Aldermen meeting.

Aldermen On Board With Wentzville Heights Community Center Plans

Hope for the Heights, a nonprofit organization based out of Peine Ridge Church, has already had $80,000 pledged for the construction of the center.

Homeowners Allowed to De-Annex After Heated Discussion of Precedents

The four Meadowbrook homeowners will finally rejoin the other 36 homes in the subdivision as unincorporated St. Charles County.

Wentzville Restaurant Inspection Scores: Sunny Street, Dairy Queen, Bandana's and More

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

Nonprofit Looking to Build Community Center for Wentzville Heights

Hope for the Heights is asking for approval for a community center near Memorial Park that would offer computer labs, after school activities and educational opportunities. The center would also serve as a police substation.

Incumbents Rule in Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis Aldermen Loses Seat

Check out the results for some races around Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis.

Incumbents Rule in Wentzville Municipal Elections

In both the Board of Aldermen and Municipal Judge races, incumbents won the right to keep their seats.

George Rich Loses Seat to Former Alderman John Pellerito

Pellerito will return to the board after losing his seat a year ago.

Sidebottom Unseats Potter as Lake Saint Louis Mayor by Twelve Votes

Sidebottom told Patch that "the residents had spoken."

Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis Election Results for April 2

Find out who won the mayoral race in Lake Saint Louis and the board of aldermen races in Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis.

Municpal Election Day Quick Facts: Find Out Where and When to Vote in Wentzville

April 2 is Election Day. Here's some things you need to know before you hit the polls.

Ralph Sidebottom: Candidate for Mayor of Lake Saint Louis

Ralph Sidebottom is running for the office of Mayor of Lake Saint Louis.

Wentzville to Consider Exemptions to Backflow Requirements

Currently, the city requires all businesses to have backflow prevention devices.

Sidebottom Outraises Potter in Bid to Become Mayor of Lake Saint Louis

Major contributors to Ralph Sidebottom's committee include Hoisting Engineers Local 513, Joyce Corey and Joseph Snell.

Wentzville Parkway, Schroeder Creek Road Projects Receive Funding Assistance

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James (Jim) Peanick: Candidate for Wentzville Fire Protection District Board of Directors

James Peanick is running for a seat on the board of directors of the Wentzville Fire Protection District.

Assessment Notices for Wentzville Residents to be Mailed in April

Assessor Scott Shipman told Patch that the county's assessed value is down 4 percent.

Aldermen to Hear First Reading of De-Annexation Bill

Wentzville's Board of Aldermen will review a bill that could authorize the de-annexation of four homeowners in the Meadow Brook Subdivision.

Construction on Hwy. 61 Safety Improvements Slated for 2016, Funding Partnership Approved

Funding for the $14 million project will be shared by MoDOT, St. Charles County and the City of Wentzville. The stretch of road from the Interstate 70 to the St. Charles County border has seen an inordinate number of accidents the last few years.