Class 1 District 12 Champions
Grundy R-V with Newtown-Harris Panthers defeated the Meadville Lady Eagles on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Meadville for the girls Class 1 District 12 Championship by a score of 44-39. This was the Panthers first girls district championship in 26 years, with the victory they moved on to play the North Shelby Raiders in the…
Read MoreBrunswick Over Comes The Gophers At Marceline Sectional
By David Sharp A talent laden Brunswick Wildcat basketball team opened up a three point contest with a 19-7 second quarter run, ending District Champion Green City’s playoff run with a 65-46 victory at the March 3, 2026 Marceline Class 1 Boys Sectional. Seniors Orion Navis, Jake Crist and Ivan Littrell played their final basketball…
Read MoreA Multigenerational Legacy, Zell Family Spotlight
By Jaron VanHouden Long before he ever made a management decision of his own, Marc Zell was riding on the fender of his grandpa’s 4020 John Deere tractor, watching and learning. Born and raised in newly Agri-Ready Designated Linn County, he grew up immersed in agriculture, spending time on tractors and combines with his family.…
Read MoreMilan TAP Grant Sidewalk Project Underway
The construction is underway of a new sidewalk along Business Highway 5. The City of Milan is able to execute the project due to being awarded a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant in 2022. Once completed the project will enhance pedestrian accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA requirements. Photo submitted…
Read MoreKnox County Boys Win at Marion County
By David Sharp Knox County began their February 9, 2026 non-conference boys basketball game with an 8-2 run and went on for a 57-45 win at Marion County. Nathan Penn gave the Eagles a 5-0 lead with a three pointer at the six minute mark of the first quarter. Isaac Shahan capped the Eagles opening…
Read MoreJACOB RONALD “RONNIE” PETERSON
Jacob Ronald “Ronnie” Peterson, age 74, of Colony community, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born July 29, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Jacob Price “Jakie” and Virginia Mae Elder Peterson. He was married to Diane McSorley and to this union one son was born Aaron Todd…
Read MoreHighland Girls Play Historic Sectional Game With Principia
By David Sharp Highland traveled to Winfield High School to play their March 3, 2026 girls Class 3 Sectional contest with top ranked Principia. The teams played a close first half, then the Panthers (28-2) closed on a 10-2 run for an apparent 46-45 win. Highland subsequently filed a protest with the Missouri State High…
Read MoreKnox Co. Voters to Decide 911 Funding Sales Tax on April 7
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Knox County voters will decide during the Municipal Election on April 7 whether to approve a county sales tax of one half of 1% to help fund central dispatching and emergency communications services. The ballot question comes amid ongoing concerns about the long term sustainability of 911 funding,…
Read MoreRegional Emergency Planning Meeting for Knox and Scotland Counties Set for March 24 in Rutledge
By Echo Menges RUTLEDGE, Mo. — Representatives from a wide range of public safety agencies and community organizations are expected to attend the Knox and Scotland County Local Emergency Planning District (LEPD) meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutledge Community Center, 23615 Main St., in Rutledge. Food…
Read MoreReturing Champions Team NEMO Win Closet Genius Trivia Tournament
Team NEMO won the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Trivia Tournament held Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, at the Knox County Community Center. This year’s players included Brent Karhoff, Steve Terrill, Mike Alward, Mary Couch, Mike Mingroni, Emily Baker, Peggy Gaines, and Jessen Miller. The tournament featured five teams who answered 110 trivia questions across…
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