A Legacy in Agriculture: Mr. Lemmon’s Farewell to Teaching
After 23 years as the ag teacher and FFA advisor at Clark County, Mr. Lemmon is retiring. Mr. Lemmon has left a lasting impact on his students and he will be greatly missed. He is pictured with his daughter Elizabeth, son David, and wife Kellie. After decades of dedication to agricultural education and FFA leadership,…
Read MoreClark County receives a “fair” rating in audit report released by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick
The audit makes several recommendations that county officials are already working to enact JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 5, 2025) — While Clark County may be known for its annual Mule Festival, county officials are being anything but stubborn as they work to implement many of the recommendations made by a routine audit released today…
Read MoreClark County FFA Member Wins State Poultry Production Proficiency Award
Lexi Oilar never imagined that a joke about raising chickens would grow into a passion and eventually a state title. On April 24, at the 2025 Missouri FFA Convention, the Clark County High School junior was named the state winner in the Poultry Production Proficiency category. Each year, FFA members are recognized through proficiency…
Read MorePaul Scifres Named as New Principal of Highland Elementary School
The Lewis County C-1 School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Scifres as the new Principal of Highland Elementary School, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. Mr. Scifres brings over 20 years of experience in education, including the past 8 years in administrative leadership at Highland Elementary, where he currently serves as…
Read MoreDemolition Fund Aims to Clear Way for Downtown Edina Growth
Scan this QR code with your smart phone camera to be taken to the Knox County Chamber of Commerce VENMO portal to donate to the Edina Demo Fund online. Donations are also being accepted at USB in Edina. By Echo Menges The Knox County Chamber of Commerce continues to accept donations toward the Edina Demolition…
Read MoreOaks Wins Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 24, 2025 – Grant Oaks of Harris won the Missouri FFA Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency award at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. Oaks is a graduate of Newtown- Harris R-III High School. He is the son of Justin and Stephanie Oaks. He is a member of the Newtown-…
Read MoreBurglary Under Investigation At North Shelby
Suspects in the North Shelby burglary. Photograph courtesy of Deputy Sheriff and SRO Caleb Barton By Marlana Smith North Shelby School District and other local schools are investigating burglaries that have occurred recently where money has been stolen. North Shelby was burglarized on Saturday, April 26, 2025. According to Shelby County Deputy Sheriff and School…
Read MoreBeau Snyder Sets New Green City J.H. Record
Beau Snyder of Green City R-1 School broke the Junior High school record in the 1600 meter run of 5:19:06 at the Putnam County meet on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The previous record of 5:26:61 was from 2017 held by Many York.
Read MoreContractors Sought for Roy Blunt Reservoir Dam as Construction Phase Begins
MILAN, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) is moving forward with the construction of the Roy Blunt Reservoir Dam and is now seeking qualified contractors for the multi-year project. Following approval of its Acquisition and Procurement Plan, NCMRWC will implement a two-phase contractor solicitation. Phase 1 will prequalify general and specialty…
Read MoreKnox County R-1 to Host Community Arts and Innovation Showcase on April 30
EDINA, Mo. – The Knox County R-1 School District invites families, friends and community members to its annual Arts and Innovation Showcase, taking place Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knox County R-1 campus, located at 55701 Highway 6 East in Edina. This free, family-friendly event highlights the creativity, curiosity and talent…
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