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Regional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and…
Read MoreUpcoming Planned Roadwork for Marion County
HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Reviews Summer Bond Projects, Possible State Funding Increase
The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education reviewed several bond and capital improvement projects during a special meeting Monday, April 27, including districtwide lighting upgrades, elementary school improvements, middle school repairs, high school tennis court work and personnel changes. The board met at 5 p.m. in the Palmyra R-1 boardroom. The meeting focused largely on summer…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher.…
Read MoreMaywood News
By Rachel Bringer We have had some cool mornings this week, and we are having some dramatic spring lightning this evening. The peonies have begun to bloom. They are so cheerful and bright, but they may be finished blooming by Memorial Day. South Union Baptist Church gathered for worship today, and Brother Dan preached a…
Read MoreDecision Day 2026: Missouri High School Seniors Chart Their Futures
As Palmyra High School seniors near graduation, April 30 marked a pivotal moment in their lives as they celebrated Decision Day and finalized their plans for life after high school. This is the deadline by which many students commit to their post-graduation plans, whether that means attending a university, enrolling in a trade program, or…
Read MoreMDC reminds hunters to apply for elk and bear permits in May
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at…
Read MoreStorm Damage
Last week’s severe weather brought high winds, hail, tornado threats and other severe weather to the Midwest, kicking off the spring storm season. Whether you were impacted by those storms or end up needing to address storm damage later this spring, BBB advises consumers to contact their insurance coverage provider, check businesses out with BBB,…
Read MorePalmyra FFA Members Earn Honors At State Convention
By Xin Lei Ni Palmyra FFA members traveled to Columbia April 15-17 to compete at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention. Several members competed in career development events, earning honors that reflected months of preparation. Several Palmyra FFA members also received their State FFA Degrees, the highest degree awarded at the state level. State Degree recipients…
Read MoreAmanda Crumrine Selected to Serve on Christian Schools International Accreditation Site Visit Team
Palmyra, MO — Christian Schools International (CSI) has selected Amanda Crumrine, Administrator of Palmyra Christian Academy, to serve on an upcoming accreditation site visit team. Christian Schools International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Christian education worldwide through accreditation, leadership development, and school improvement services. CSI’s accreditation process is a voluntary, rigorous system designed…
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