Mo. Rev. Stat. § 244.080

Any person may appeal from the decision or decree of the circuit court as provided by law in other civil actions. Such appeal shall not act as a supersedeas or delay construction of either the ditch or levee or laying of the tile, but before such work shall be begun the owners of the land to be drained or protected shall pay into the hands of the circuit clerk for the use of the parties whose land is taken or injured, the amount awarded to said party or parties by the circuit court.