Webster County

Photo ID Required – April 4, 2023 General Municipal Election

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Just a quick reminder – when you go to the polls on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, please remember to bring your photo id.

Current Missouri law requires all voters to present either:

  1. Missouri Driver’s License;
  2. Missouri Non-Driver’s ID;
  3. Passport; or
  4. Military ID

The voter information card mailed to you by the County Clerk’s office is now for informational purposes only – and includes a list of the districts that correspond to your address, as well as the location where you go to vote.

If you have questions, please feel free to call us at: 417-859-VOTE (8683).

Thank you.

Sample Ballot – April 4, 2023 General Municipal Election

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For a sample ballot for the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, click HERE .

This sample ballot includes all issues and races in Webster County.  The issues / races on your individual ballot are determined by your specific address.

If you have questions, please feel free to call the County Clerk’s office at: 417-859-VOTE (8683).

Election Law Changes

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The 2022 legislative session in Missouri saw a number of changes in election law – including new ID requirements for the November 8th General Election.

A valid, government-issued, photo ID is now required.  Those who do not have such an ID may vote a “provisional ballot”.

If you do not have a qualifying form of identification, and need assistance in obtaining a photo ID (for free), call: 573-526-VOTE (8683) .

Thank you.

MoDOT Public Hearing – Diggins Interchange

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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will be hosting a Public Hearing, where they will present plans for: a proposed interchange over U.S. Hwy 60 at Hwy A on the west edge of Diggins; and an outer road south of the rail line connecting that interchange to State Hwy Z.

The meeting will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, at the Diggins Baptist Church.  More information can be found on MoDOT’s website – here .

Burn Ban Lifted

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Due to improved weather conditions, the Webster County Commission has lifted the county-wide burn ban, effective August 18th, 2022.
Local City burn bans may still be in effect; city residents may wish to contact their local city hall for confirmation.
Regardless, the County Commission and local fire agencies urge you still exercise caution when doing any open burning, and that you be aware of local weather conditions.
Thank you for your cooperation!

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT:

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Webster County “Route A” Bridge Over James River CLOSED May 16-20 For Bridge Maintenance

Where: Webster County Route A Bridge CLOSED over James River south of Marshfield

When: Monday-Friday, May 16-20

What: MoDOT crews will be repairing the bridge due to high water

Traffic Impacts:

  • Route A bridge CLOSED over James River south of Marshfield
  • Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the bridge, but will not be able to travel over the bridge
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
  • Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)