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Roadwork Planned in Northeast Missouri March 23–April 3
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance work scheduled across northeast Missouri from March 23 through April 3. Motorists should be aware of temporary closures and are encouraged to plan alternate routes while crews complete maintenance operations. All road closures and planned work can be viewed on MoDOT’s Traveler…
Read MoreA Hobby That Grew: Bergman’s Love for Quilting
A Hobby That Grew: Bergman’s Love for Quilting By Emily Bontrager Every March, National Craft Month celebrates crafters and their unique talents. One local crafter who has spent decades perfecting her skill is Barbie Bergman, 78, who lives south of Kahoka, Missouri. She first started quilting in 1980 as a hobby, and it soon grew…
Read MoreGardner Musing
Weather wise wehave been on a roller coaster ride for sure. Hopefully this last snow that is coming our way will go off course and avoid this area. I was looking at a few articles from the Marion County Standard, September 28, 1938 . A article that caught my eye was headlined as “Palmyran Sees…
Read MoreMissouri School Boards’ Association Recognizes March as School Board Recognition Month
Missourians benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by the more than 3,600 local school board members in every community across the state. These public servants are elected by local constituents and do not receive compensation for their tireless efforts. As citizens who serve students and represent their communities, school board…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Press Release
ThePalmyra R-1 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m.in the Palmyra R-1 Boardroom. The board heard a report from a group of citizens regarding Proposition 61 that will be on the ballot in April. If passed, it would create a ½ cent sales tax to help build an…
Read MoreRoadwork Planned in Northeast Missouri March 16-27
HANNIBAL, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects scheduled across northeast Missouri between March 16 and March 27. Motorists should expect temporary closures and possible delays as crews complete maintenance work throughout the region. All road closures and planned roadwork can be viewed on the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.…
Read MoreBob Sellenriek Inducted into PCCA Hall of Fame
Jonesburg, Missouri —On March 10, 2026, Bob Sellenriek was formally inducted into the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) Hall of Fame, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, innovation, and service to the communications construction industry. The induction ceremony was a meaningful and celebratory event, highlighted by Bob’s acceptance speech, which was filled with heartfelt memories,…
Read MoreEdina City Council March Meeting with VIDEO
March Regular Meeting Minutes Submitted by Margaret Gibson, City Clerk DRAFT – March 9, 2026 – The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with Mayor Linda Kerr presiding. Aldermen present: Dot Kriegshauser, Delmar Strange, David Bugh, Rick Yoakum, Staci Rimer (arrived later), Don Crim. Absent: none. Others present: Roger Parton, Superintendent of Utilities;…
Read MoreNew Weight Restriction Placed on Route UU Bridge Over BNSF in Macon County
HANNIBAL – Signs indicating a weight limit of 25 tons for single-unit vehicles will soon be installed for a bridge on Route UU over BNSF Railroad in Macon County, near Callao. The new load posting came about during the department’s bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance.…
Read MoreSouth Shelby to Join Lewis & Clark Conference
The Shelby County R-IV School Board voted to join the Lewis and Clark Conference during the board meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This will take effect for the 2027-28’ school year. **** South Shelby Superintendent Billy Daleske released the following statement to the South Shelby community: Dear Shelby County R-IV Community, “Last evening, March…
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