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Queen City Board Approves CDBG Administrative Agreement
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen accepted a professional administrative services agreement with the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission for a Community Development Block Grant program during a recent meeting at City Hall. Mayor John March called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Aldermen Brenda Barnes, Lewis McBee, Shane Aldridge…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Approves Budget, Sets Tuition Rate
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education approved the district’s 2026-27 budget and handled several annual housekeeping items during its regular meeting June 17. The board met at 6 p.m. with President Jill Moncrief presiding. Board member Marti McGoldrick was absent. The board approved the agenda, minutes from the May 19 meeting,…
Read MoreSchuyler County Planned ‘Grand County Celebration’ for America’s Centennial
By Mike Scott LANCASTER, Mo. — In the spring of 1876, as the United States prepared to mark 100 years since the Declaration of Independence, Schuyler County residents were urged to make the nation’s birthday a countywide occasion. The call came through The Excelsior, which encouraged “all good citizens” to turn out for a Centennial…
Read MoreState Auditor Opens Investigation Into Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s Office has opened an investigation into the Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 at the request of State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, the senator confirmed Thursday. “The issues with the governance of the water district appear to be complex enough to warrant…
Read MoreStay Cool at the Fair
Plan ahead to beat the heat. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not…
Read MoreBees, Butterflies, Beetles & More: Happy Missouri Pollinator Week June 22-28
Native pollinating insects are a diverse group that includes bees of all sizes, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies, and moths. Without them, life as we know it would cease to exist. The State of Missouri recently joined a growing list of entities acknowledging and educating others on the vital role of pollinators to life on earth,…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Announces SEMA and FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Severe Weather System
JEFFERSON CITY, MO –Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will participate with local officials in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) of public infrastructure in 29 counties following a stretch of severe storms that have heavily impacted several regions of the state beginning June 4.…
Read MoreAmazon Data Center Being Constructed in Missouri: Governor Kehoe wants Missouri to be the next Silicon Valley
By Ella Aguilar JEFFERSON CITY – On June 15th, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new data center campus in Montgomery City, the same county where Google will be placing their data center that was approved by Governor Kehoe on May 20th. According to Governor Kehoe, “Projects like this create…
Read MoreUpcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
June 29 – July 2, 2026 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…
Read MoreBBB: Alzheimer Awareness Month Highlights Scam Risks for Older Adults
This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is a good time to revisit the scam safety advice that Better Business Bureau® promotes year-round. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it can be harder for those who have a condition that…
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