Cameron Newspapers

09/10/2025

09/08/2025

Shake Rattle and Roll? Are Northwest Missouri buildings facing structural instability due to the small earthquakes we feel --- or the big ones to come.

Old Buildings, Collapses, And Quakes — Something To Consider
Mon, 09/08/2025 - 11:11am admin
BY:
MARK MCLAUGHLIN, EDITOR, CITIZEN-OBSERVER
Missouri hasn’t been the epicenter of major seismic activity since 1811, when a 9.1 earthquake struck the New Madrid area, rerouted the Mississippi River, and rattled the entire Midwest. Though seismometers weren’t around then, experts believe it was the largest quake ever to hit the continental U.S.
We’re not California or the Pacific Rim, but we do feel the ripple effects. A 9.7 quake off Russia recently sent tsunami warnings across the Pacific, and tremors from a 6.0 in Oklahoma were felt here. Even a 3.5 centered in Platte City reached Northwest Missouri. Since 1970, six quakes between 2.0 and 3.5 have been recorded in the region.
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09/08/2025

Old Buildings, Collapses, And Quakes — Something To Consider
Mon, 09/08/2025 - 11:11am admin
BY:
MARK MCLAUGHLIN, EDITOR, CITIZEN-OBSERVER
Missouri hasn’t been the epicenter of major seismic activity since 1811, when a 9.1 earthquake struck the New Madrid area, rerouted the Mississippi River, and rattled the entire Midwest. Though seismometers weren’t around then, experts believe it was the largest quake ever to hit the continental U.S.
We’re not California or the Pacific Rim, but we do feel the ripple effects. A 9.7 quake off Russia recently sent tsunami warnings across the Pacific, and tremors from a 6.0 in Oklahoma were felt here. Even a 3.5 centered in Platte City reached Northwest Missouri. Since 1970, six quakes between 2.0 and 3.5 have been recorded in the region.
For how this affects us, go to www.mycameronnews.com ...

09/07/2025

The City of Cameron is accepting bids for the complete demolition of the commercial buildings located at 201, 205, 209, and 211 E. Third Street, Cameron, Missouri. The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified and experienced individual(s) or firm(s) to provide demolition services for the City of Cameron on this project. The City is requesting bids for the demolition and site clearance of four existing structures, together with the termination of all associated utilities within the site located at 201, 205, 209, and 211 East Third Street in Cameron, Missouri. The successful Contractor will be expected to provide all tools, transportation, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the required duties herein. The overall objective of this project is to remove all structures, debris, identified trees, site components, etc., and to leave the ground empty, level, and ready for future development or occupancy. The successful bidder will also be requested to coordinate with the former owner of 209 E Third St. for reclamation and removal of pillars on said building. There will be a pre-bid meeting on September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the site for interested parties. Sealed bids clearly labeled ‘Third Street Dangerous Building Demolition’ must be turned into the Office of the City Clerk at 1304 N. Walnut, Suite 200, Cameron, MO (or by mail to: P.O. Box 20, Cameron, MO 64429) by 4:00 p.m., September 26, 2025, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. For additional details contact the Community Development Director Lance Rains, or City Inspector Spencer Shaw at 816-632-2177 or 816-312-4049. See the link below for bid specifications & bid form. All local requirements, including proper insurance and licensing, are required. The City of Cameron reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The City of Cameron is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority and disadvantaged companies to bid on this project.

BID SPECIFICATIONS/BID FORM

Publication Date/Time:
9/4/2025 12:00 PM
Publication Information:
Cameron Citizen Observer
Closing Date/Time:
9/26/2025 4:00 PM
Submittal Information:
Office of the City Clerk, PO Box 20, Cameron, MO 64429
Pre-bid Meeting:
September 17, 2025 @ 10 am
Contact Person:
Director Lance Rains: [email protected]
Inspector Spencer Shaw: [email protected]

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09/07/2025

Chalk Talk
Chalk Talk
WHY WE BELIEVE DELAY IN CITY MANAGER HIRING IS "PURPOSEFUL INDECISION"

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09/07/2025

Chalk Talk
WHY WE BELIEVE DELAY IN CITY MANAGER HIRING IS "PURPOSEFUL INDECISION"
By Mark McLaughlin, Editor, Citizen-Observer

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