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Phillips Wins Math Club Spaghetti Bridge Contest
Middle school students tested their engineering skills during the Math Club’s Spaghetti Bridge Contest held March 4, 2026. Students spent the past two months designing and building bridges made primarily from spaghetti in preparation for the competition. The goal was to create a bridge capable of holding the greatest amount of weight while meeting strict…
Read MoreFrozen in Glass: Why These Images Matter
Every once in a while, something crosses your desk that reminds you why preserving local history matters. For me, lately, that has been the growing collection of historic glass negatives we’ve been sharing through our Historic Images Frozen in Glass project. I’ll be honest — when we first started scanning these fragile pieces of photographic…
Read MoreKahoka’s Pauly Hospital and the Remarkable Doctor Behind It
By Emily Bontrager For decades, a tall brick building on West Main Street stood as one of Kahoka’s most recognizable medical landmarks — the Dr. W. F. Pauly Hospital. Though many residents later remember it as an apartment building, the structure originally served as a full-service hospital built and operated by one of the community’s…
Read MoreHoning Skills and Shaping Wood: A Local Craftsman’s Journey
By Emily Bontrager National Craft Month is celebrated every March to highlight crafters’ creativity and craftsmanship. Whether a person creates woodworking projects, quilts, sews, or scrapbooks, there are many ways to showcase a person’s crafting skills. For Chris Smith of Kahoka, MO, woodworking isn’t just a pastime; it’s a lifelong skill that began in high…
Read MoreParties Report Settlement in Lawsuit Against Scotland County Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The parties involved in a lawsuit filed by former Scotland County Hospital employee Terri Schmitt have reported that the case has been settled. According to a recent entry in the Scotland County Circuit Court record, the court received a joint notice of settlement from the parties on Feb. 26.…
Read MoreScotland County Annex Building Renovations Nearing Completion
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — Renovations inside the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Memphis are expected to be completed by April 1, possibly sooner, and Scotland County commissioners say county offices could begin relocating to the building later this summer. The Scotland County Commission purchased the 8,600 square foot building at 231 S.…
Read MoreClass 1 District 12 Champions
Grundy R-V with Newtown-Harris Panthers defeated the Meadville Lady Eagles on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Meadville for the girls Class 1 District 12 Championship by a score of 44-39. This was the Panthers first girls district championship in 26 years, with the victory they moved on to play the North Shelby Raiders in the…
Read MoreBrunswick Over Comes The Gophers At Marceline Sectional
By David Sharp A talent laden Brunswick Wildcat basketball team opened up a three point contest with a 19-7 second quarter run, ending District Champion Green City’s playoff run with a 65-46 victory at the March 3, 2026 Marceline Class 1 Boys Sectional. Seniors Orion Navis, Jake Crist and Ivan Littrell played their final basketball…
Read MoreA Multigenerational Legacy, Zell Family Spotlight
By Jaron VanHouden Long before he ever made a management decision of his own, Marc Zell was riding on the fender of his grandpa’s 4020 John Deere tractor, watching and learning. Born and raised in newly Agri-Ready Designated Linn County, he grew up immersed in agriculture, spending time on tractors and combines with his family.…
Read MoreMilan TAP Grant Sidewalk Project Underway
The construction is underway of a new sidewalk along Business Highway 5. The City of Milan is able to execute the project due to being awarded a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant in 2022. Once completed the project will enhance pedestrian accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA requirements. Photo submitted…
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