May 21, 2026

The Webster County Commission would like to offer the public another in a series of updates regarding a data center project currently under construction on Rifle Range Road in rural Webster County – north and east of the City of Marshfield.

The Commission has contacted a number of federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure procedures are being followed, and to educate themselves further about the potential impacts stemming from the project.

In an earlier statement, the Commission pledged to share information from these agencies with the public; therefore, the two reports received thus far – one received from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the other from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation – are available here:

• MO DNR – email regarding groundwater usage
• MO Dept of Conservation – Natural Heritage Review

In addition, the Commission travelled to McDonald County on Monday, May 18^th to see a data center there.  We want to stress that the facility there is not the same as what is being built locally; however, the Commission felt it is within reasonable travel distance and might give some perspective on issues such as noise levels, etc.  Members of the public have asked that we share video taken during that visit, and so they are available here:

The Commission will continue to conduct business during its regular office hours on Monday and Tuesday mornings (excluding holidays) and will dedicate two specific half-hour timeslots on the agenda each session day for public comment on the subject.  We ask that groups be limited to no more than ten people due to having limited space available.

Thank you.

County offices – including the Courts – will be closed Monday, January 26th.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thank you!

The Webster County Commission is accepting applications for an unexpired term of the Board of Directors of “Senate Bill 40 / WC Partners” – which administers local property tax funds used for maintaining a sheltered workshop and providing housing for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This appointment is for an unexpired term, ending June 30, 2026.

Applications will be accepted from now until 5pm on Monday, November 17th – and may be obtained HERE or by contacting the Webster County Clerk’s Office at: [email protected] .

Preference may be given to applicants related to individuals with developmental disabilities.  For more information, contact the County Commission at: 417-859-4250.

Thank you.

The Webster County Commission will be accepting applications for Opioid Fund grants from now until October 1st.  Non-profit organizations (including political subdivisions and faith-based organizations) are eligible to apply.

Details about the new grant program can be found HERE.

The link to applications is HERE.

For more details, email the Webster County Clerk’s Office at: [email protected] .

Thank you.

The Webster County Courthouse (and other facilities) will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Offices will reopen at 8am on Thursday, December 26th.

Thank you, and Merry Christmas.

Click HERE for a summary of the unofficial results of Tuesday’s General Election in Webster County, Missouri.

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The polling place for Fordland Township is changing.  Due to space, parking, and other concerns, citizens who formerly voted at the Fordland school will be voting at a new location on November 5th – the Fordland Free Will Baptist Church (936 W. Main St., Fordland).

For more information, call : 417-859-VOTE (8683).

Thank you.

The Webster County Clerk’s Office is offering extended hours to those wish to vote early (no-excuse absentee):

• Monday – Friday, 8am to 6pm
• Saturday, 10/26,  9am to 1pm
• Saturday, 11/02,  9am to 4pm

Early voting takes place in the Webster County Courthouse (191 S. Crittenden St., Rm. 12, Marshfield MO 65706).

For a sample ballot, click HERE

For more information, call 417-859-VOTE(8683).

If you are not currently registered to vote – and want to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election on November 5th – you need to register no later than 5pm on Wednesday, October 9th.

There are a number of locations where you can register in person: the Courthouse, license bureau, or any of the city halls or libraries in Webster County.

Or, you can also register to vote on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, here: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register

Also, if you have changed your name or address recently, please contact the the Webster County Clerk’s office at 417-859-VOTE (8683) to update your registration.  It will make your voting experience on Election Day much easier.

Thank you.

Absentee voting for the November 5th General Election begins Tuesday, September 24th.   For the first four weeks of the six week absentee voting period, voters who provide a valid reason may cast a ballot either: a) in-person, in the County Clerk’s office; or b) by mail.

During the last two weeks prior to the election, voters may cast a ballot in-person without needing to provide a reason (“no excuse” or ‘early voting’).

To apply to receive an absentee ballot by mail, voters must send an application to the County Clerk’s office.  Applications may be obtained by clicking HERE or by calling 417-859-VOTE(8683).