AREA NEWS
Cub Scouts Make A Comeback
By Echo Menges After many years of being nonexistent in Knox County, the Cub Scouts are back, thanks in large to the persistence of a handful of parents. The new Pack Leader Rayden Gilbert, Popcorn Kernel Deborah Dooley, Den Leaders Nathan Shinkle and David Cameron, along with the committee of Cub Scout parents who are…
Read MoreKnox County Anhydrous Thefts Way Up In 2012
By Echo Menges The number of “known about” anhydrous ammonia thefts in Knox County is way, way up in 2012. According to a representative of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, so far this year there have been approximately 53 instances in which the farm chemical used as an ingredient in the manufacturing of methamphetamine has…
Read MoreBank Teller Arrested For Felony Check Forgery
Bank Teller Arrested For Felony Check Forgery By Echo Menges According to court documents Knox County Associate Circuit Judge William E. Alberty issued a warrant for Amy Mallett, 34, of Baring on November 9, 2012 for forgery, a Class C felony. The documents read that Mallett allegedly altered a check dated October 15, 2012 by…
Read MoreC-SC RANKED IN TOP 4 PERCENT IN NATION AS MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY CONNECTED CAMPUS
C-SC RANKED IN TOP 4 PERCENT IN NATION AS MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY CONNECTED CAMPUS CANTON, Mo.—Culver-Stockton College was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the 53rd most Connected Campus in the country. Culver-Stockton scored higher than any other school in Missouri, Illinois or Iowa. Of the 1471 schools that submitted connectivity data, Culver-Stockton’s ranking…
Read MoreSteeple Repair Project Nearing The Next Phase
By Echo Menges The steeple of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Edina had been a beacon in Knox County for well over a century. According to the church’s historical records it was constructed in 1890. Towering over Edina the steeple is easily Knox County’s highest structure, its highest point an estimated 220 feet from…
Read MoreFollow the “Road To Bethlehem” in Farmington
The public is invited to come free of charge to “Road to Bethlehem”. This is a live outdoor nativity play complete with animals including camels. It will be held Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Farmington, Iowa located on the corner of Tremont and Sixth…
Read MoreTroop B Chief Driver Examiner Cindy Anders Retires
Troop B Chief Driver Examiner Cindy Anders Retires Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces on December 1, 2012, Troop B Chief Driver Examiner Cindy Anders retired after serving over 24 years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Chief Anders began her career with the Patrol on…
Read MoreHoliday Performances and Assemblies at Culver-Stockton College
Holiday Performances and Assemblies at Culver-Stockton College CANTON, Mo.—In an effort to help students and community members relax in the hectic time before the holidays and help them enjoy the season, Culver-Stockton is hosting two holiday events. The first is an Advent Assembly, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., in the Merillat Recital Hall, located in…
Read MoreState Releases November 2012 General Revenue Report
State Releases November 2012 General Revenue Report JEFFERSON CITY, MO — State Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced today that 2013 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 7.2 percent compared to fiscal year 2012, from $2.84 billion last year to $3.04 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for November 2012 increased by…
Read MoreUSDA To Hold Open House Wednesday
USDA Open House The Clark County Farm Service Agency, Soil & Water Conservation District, and Natural Resources Conservation Service have scheduled their annual Open House for Wednesday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to stop by to visit and enjoy the homemade treats. Tree applications from MDC…
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