2025 LGH Winner Updated
Meet LAGERS' 2025 Local Government
Hero Award Winner: Andrè Williams

When Andrè first moved to the city of Macon to pursue a career in law enforcement, he quickly recognized that there were opportunities to serve beyond his uniform.

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LAGERS News

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Jan 20

LAGERS Seeks to Enhance Flexibility of Employee Contribution Options

LAGERS is seeking legislation to further enhance the flexibility of the retirement system. Currently under law, a member employer has many options to tailor a retirement benefit that will meet the goals and needs of its unique workforce. The options for employer election range from the benefit multiplier, final average salary, retirement ages, and employee contributions.
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Sep 19

System Portfolio Earns 7.1% for the Year

The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), the pension fund that covers over 60,000 Missouri local government employees and retirees, had a 7.1% total return (net of fees) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
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Aug 19

New Report Shows How Retiree Spending Benefits Every County in Missouri

A new report released by the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) shows the $8.1 billion pension fund paid over $333 million in benefits last year, with $309 million paid to recipients living in Missouri.
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Missouri LAGERS Announces Trustee Election Results from 58th Annual Meeting

Nov. 6, 2025

The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) announced the results of its 2025 Board of Trustee elections during the system’s 58th annual meeting on Oct. 31, 2025.

Members and Employers Gather at LAGERS’ 58th Annual Meeting

Nov. 2, 2025

Each year, this meeting brings together member and employer representatives, system leadership, and staff to exchange ideas, share insights, and celebrate the people who make local government work.

How to Apply for Retirement with LAGERS

Nov. 1, 2025

Ready to retire? Follow this step-by-step guide to help you get started so you can transition smoothly into retirement and begin receiving your benefits.