Vandalia is a city situated in the northeast corner of Audrain County, Missouri, about 15 miles west of Bowling Green. It is part of the Mexico Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area. Vandalia is connected to Illinois to the east and Jefferson City and Lake of the Ozarks to the south and west by U. S.
Route 54. The Gateway Western Railroad line also runs through the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, Vandalia has a total area of 2.25 square miles (5.83 km), of which 2.24 square miles (5.80 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. The population of Vandalia was scattered, with 23.7% under 18 years of age, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64 and 22.0% from 65 years or older. The median age was 37 years, with 29.5% men and 70.5% women. The average age was 42 years, with 86.1 males for every 100 females and 84.6 males for every 100 females age 18 and over. The Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center, a women's prison of the Missouri Department of Corrections, is located in Vandalia, as well as the United States Postal Service's Vandalia Post Office. Audrain County is part of the Mexico Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Columbia-Moberly-Mexico combined statistical area.
The population was scattered, with 24.60% under 18 years of age, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% from 65 to 44 years of age or older. The average age was 38 years, with 84.20 males for every 100 females and 78.70 males for every 100 females age 18 and over. Religion plays an important role in Audrain County's culture; it is sometimes considered to be at the northern end of the Bible Belt, with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion among residents who adhere to a religion (36.07%). Other predominant denominations include Roman Catholics (12.55%) and Christian churches and churches of Christ (8.09%).Audrain County Joint Communications is responsible for managing inbound and outbound communications from the public to obtain the assistance of police, fire and medical personnel throughout Audrain County; it is located at 1854 East Liberty Street in Vandiver Village and covers a coverage area of 697 square miles (1800 km) with a population of nearly 26,000 people. Politics in Audrain County are divided at the local level; Republicans hold the majority of elected offices in the county and are represented by Kent Haden (Republican from Mexico) in the Missouri House of Representatives, Jeanie Riddle (R-Mokane) in the Missouri Senate, Josh Hawley (Republican from Columbia) and Roy Blunt (Republican from Strafford) in the U. S Senate, and current President Donald Trump (Republican from Florida).The Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center has been struggling with a significant staff shortage; Karen Pojmann, a spokesperson for the department, tells Missourinet that this change makes the environment safer for staff and inmates. The answer to irresponsible use of power by politicians has been to control power at every step; this has been much of 20th century American and Missouri politics' history.
Critics argued that those who regretted political influence in judicial selection would consider selection under this plan as political as ever; however only a small number of people - political lawyers and financial interests - influenced selection. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made fighting against awakening a cornerstone of his political platform; he uses it as an omnipresent enemy to promote his regressive social policies and gain political support which has made it difficult for those who oppose him. Over time, Vandalia's political landscape has changed drastically due to various factors such as population growth, religious influences, economic development, technological advances, judicial reforms, and more recently due to Ron DeSantis' regressive social policies. The population growth in Vandalia has had an impact on its political landscape; as more people move into the city they bring their own beliefs which can shape how they vote on certain issues or candidates. Religion also plays an important role in Audrain County's culture; it is sometimes considered to be at the northern end of the Bible Belt which means that evangelical Protestantism is one of the most predominant religions among residents who adhere to a religion. Economic development has also had an impact on Vandalia's political landscape; as businesses move into town they bring jobs which can lead to increased economic activity which can lead to more people moving into town which can lead to more people voting on certain issues or candidates.
Technological advances have also had an impact on Vandalia's political landscape; as technology becomes more advanced it allows people to access information more quickly which can lead them to make more informed decisions when voting on certain issues or candidates. Judicial reforms have also had an impact on Vandalia's political landscape; as laws are changed or reformed it can lead people to vote differently on certain issues or candidates. Finally, Ron DeSantis' regressive social policies have had an impact on Vandalia's political landscape; as he uses them as an omnipresent enemy to promote his policies it can lead people to vote differently on certain issues or candidates. In conclusion, Vandalia's political landscape has changed drastically over time due to various factors such as population growth, religious influences, economic development, technological advances, judicial reforms, and more recently due to Ron DeSantis' regressive social policies.
