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Crestwood City Hall

Committee votes on ward redistricting proposal

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 5, 2021

Crestwood is redistricting the city after 2020 census data showed an increase in population in all four wards.  The Redistricting Committee identified a proposal Oct. 13 that is set to be presented...

Crestwood City Hall

Crestwood aldermen table flatwork ordinance, continue to address stormwater

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

Crestwood has made an effort recently to address stormwater management in the city, introducing separate ordinances on flatwork and other impervious structures through different committees. The flatwork...

Crestwood City Hall

City discusses ambulance service in-depth

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

Crestwood began exploring several options to replace its current ambulance service last month and Ward 3 Alderman Scott Shipley gave a more detailed report on two of the options Oct. 25 at the Fire Board...

Concord Elementary students pose for a back-to-school photo Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.

Speaker series explores equity, inclusion efforts

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 29, 2021

Lindbergh Director of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Jeremy Mapp hosted a presentation Oct. 20 as part of the district’s “Speaker Series” to focus on professional development and to field questions...

Crestwood City Hall

Budweiser Clydesdales, 5K race, are some of the festivities discussed for Crestwood’s 75th

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 29, 2021

As Crestwood continues to plan for its 75th anniversary in November 2022, the committee dedicated to its planning has finalized dates and marketing designs. One of the main events of the year-long celebration...

The entrance to Father Dickson Cemetery in Crestwood.

Historic Black cemetery in Crestwood formally recognized by National Register

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 28, 2021

Crestwood’s historic Black cemetery — Father Dickson Cemetery — was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places Oct. 6. Registration protects the site from government take-over...

Several books in Lindbergh High School library under fire by parents

Several books in Lindbergh High School library under fire by parents

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 27, 2021
Books challenged include The Handmaid’s Tale, others
Lindbergh hosts annual Elected Officials meeting

Lindbergh hosts annual Elected Officials meeting

October 23, 2021

Local elected officials and South County school district superintendents met with the Lindbergh Board of Education and Lindbergh administrators Oct. 15 to discuss district initiatives, student success...

The Crestwood Imos

Crestwood Imo’s will improve parking, overall aesthetics

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 22, 2021

The Crestwood Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a minor site plan for the Imo’s location at 9600 Watson Road Oct. 7. Changes include an overall aesthetic update, the addition...

Crestwood City Hall

Crestwood aldermen set 2021 tax rates

October 22, 2021

Crestwood’s Board of Aldermen set the city’s 2021 tax rates at its meeting Sept. 28. The rates are as follows, per $100 of assessed valuation: Residential — $0.561, Commercial — $.805, Agricultural...

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