Cape lawyer appointed to state historic preservation council

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon announced Friday he appointed local attorney Daniel A. Statler to the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

According to a news release issued by Nixon's office, Statler has been appointed to the commission for a term that expires Nov. 15, 2016. Statler is an lawyer in Cape Girardeau who owns The Statler Law Firm and has been active in numerous local civic and not-for-profit groups.

Statler obtained his law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law, the release said.

Cindy McDaniel, of Appleton City, Mo., also was appointed by Nixon to a term on the advisory council, the release said.

Pertinent address: Jefferson City, MO