Campaign signs for Francis Howell School Board candidates Randy Cook and Ashley Sturm were stolen from four locations in St. Peters, leading to an investigation by local police. Sturm and Cook believe the thefts were politically motivated, as the signs were funded by the Francis Howell Families political action committee. Sturm expressed disappointment, stating the thefts silenced community members who financially supported the campaign. Despite the incident, Sturm remains committed to her campaign, undeterred by what she views as intimidation tactics.

A proposal to allow a drive-through coffee food truck at Frankie Martin’s Garden in Cottleville was rejected by the Board of Aldermen last month The plan aimed to amend the site’s zoning to permit a coffee truck operating daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Food Truck Row. Applicant Mike Reiter assured efficient traffic management and affordability, but concerns over congestion, especially during school hours, were raised by residents. City officials clarified that food trucks cannot be left overnight. Ultimately, the motion failed, halting the proposal for now.

The St. Charles County Council approved an $872,907 contract with M&H Concrete Contractors Inc. for concrete removal and replacement in Flint Hill, Cottleville, Weldon Spring, St. Paul, and Dardenne Prairie. The project will address deteriorated street and sidewalk pads in 24 subdivisions, with sidewalk repairs specifically in St. Paul’s Riverdale subdivision. The cities will fund the work from their 2025 budgets. Scheduled to begin around March 10, the projects must be completed by Aug. 29.

At the end of last month, Missouri lawmakers passed House Bills 243 and 280, which would prevent courts from using pregnancy as a reason to deny marriage dissolution or legal separation. The bills, which revise state law, were supported bipartisanly by Rep. Cecelie Williams and Rep. Raychel Proudie. Williams shared her personal experience of being unable to leave an abusive marriage due to her pregnancy, highlighting the bill’s importance for victims’ safety. Advocacy groups also voiced support, and the bill passed unanimously. It now moves to the Missouri Senate for further discussion.