Dicus named Dunklin County assessor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- After more than two decades as a staffer in the Dunklin County assessor's office, Brenda Dicus won a gubernatorial appointment to the top job Thursday.

Gov. Bob Holden named Dicus, a Kennett resident, as county assessor to replace Donna Abmeyer, who resigned Oct. 2 due to family obligations.

Dicus was ecstatic upon hearing the news.

"I plan to continue doing the work we've done for several years," Dicus said. "We have a really good staff that stays on top of assessments. I want to continue keeping up the good work."

Dicus, a Democrat, will serve the remainder of Abmeyer's term, which runs through 2004. She plans to seek a full term in next year's elections.

-- From staff, wire reports