Mike Whelan
Mike Whelan helped lead Monroe County through floods, droughts, tornadoes, a recession, a pandemic and a change in demographics and politics in his 28 years as Eastern District Commissioner. Whelan retired Dec. 28 as the longest serving commissioner in the history of the county. Whelan recalls the night when the election results were yelled from…
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PARIS, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension officials recently came to Monroe County to recognize county commissioners and others for their part in funding a new county extension center. Marshall Stewart, vice chancellor for extension and engagement, commended county commissioners Mike Minor, Mike Whelan and Marilyn O’Bannon for contacting Extension officials about the availability of…
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New center under construction for MU Extension in Monroe County; fundraiser banquet set for Saturday
PARIS, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension officials recently came to Monroe County to recognize county commissioners and others for their part in funding a new county extension center. MU Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement Marshall Stewart commended county commissioners Mike Minor, Mike Whelan and Marilyn O’Bannon for contacting MU Extension officials about the…
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