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Green City Homecoming Royalty Crowned

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Green City held their Homecoming game and King and Queen coronation on Friday, January 9. This year’s Homecoming King and Queen are Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore and Junior Jireh Spears, daughter of Sonny Spears and Kathy Cline and Keith and Jamie Hammons. Photo submitted

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State and Federal Workforce Development Agencies Aid Displaced Simmons Plant Workers

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Workforce Partners Deliver Rapid Response Services and Job Fair for Simmons Animal Nutrition Employees in Milan, Missouri Submitted by Brent Stevens, Workforce Development Board of North Missouri Executive Director Milan, MO – The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of North Missouri, in partnership with the Missouri Office of Workforce Development, Missouri Division of Employment Services, Gamm…

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Clark County Indians Show Grit and Growth at Highland Tournament

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The Clark County Indians delivered a spirited performance at the Highland Tournament, kicking things off with a thrilling win and gaining valuable experience in a tough three-game stretch. With a mix of senior leadership and emerging underclassmen, the Indians showed heart, hustle, and plenty to build on as the season unfolds. Game 1 – January…

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Clark County Lady Indians Battle Hard at Highland Tournament

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The Clark County Lady Indians faced a tough slate at the 2026 Highland Tournament, taking on three formidable opponents in a test of endurance, growth, and grit. Game 1 – January 5 The Lady Indians opened the tournament against the host team, the Highland Lady Cougars, who ultimately went on to win the tournament championship.…

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ROVENE K. LIPPER

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Rovene K. Lipper, age 100, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. She was born on August 13, 1925 in Kahoka, the daughter of Johnnie and Eda Katharina (Neumann) Acklie. Rovene graduated from Kahoka High School with the Class of 1943 and later continued her…

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KERBY LYNN MITCHELL

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Kerby Lynn Mitchell, 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center. Kerby was born on October 19, 1941, in Kahoka, Missouri the son of Colin Kerby Mitchell and Daisy Pearline (Perry) Mitchell. On July 19, 1975, in Columbia, he was joined in marriage to Evelyn Stone, and…

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VIRGINIA CATHERINE WEBSTER

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Virginia Catherine Webster, 84, of Medill, Missouri, passed away at 5:30pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Virginia was born May 10, 1941, in Kahoka, Missouri to Walter and Helen (McDonnell) Morris. Virginia was united in marriage to Stanley Webster on October 21, 1960, at St Michael’s…

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Samuel Buescher Earns Top Honors in Missouri 4-H Great Outdoors Photography Contest

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Samuel Buescher recently represented his community with distinction by participating in Missouri 4-H’s The Great Outdoors Photography Contest, showcasing both technical skill and a strong appreciation for Missouri’s natural world. Samuel earned blue ribbons in three highly competitive categories: Entomology, Outdoor Education, and Wildlife & Fisheries. His award-winning photographs included “The Quiet Hunt,” a striking…

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Panthers Claim Highland Tournament Title Behind Team Grit, Senior Leadership

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By Mike Scott The Palmyra Panthers delivered a week to remember at the Highland basketball tournament, powering their way to the championship with a blend of senior leadership, underclassman energy, and a defense that rxefused to fold under pressure. With three straight wins—including a hard-fought title game against the Kirksville Tigers—the Panthers now sit at…

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