AREA NEWS
Christmas In Palmyra Events Return Starting November 28
PALMYRA, MO–For the past six months a committee has been meeting to plan for the return of Palmyra’s Christmas in Palmyra events. This year’s theme is Celebrating the Blue Lights of Palmyra. The more than 10 volunteers, led by Brandy Huber, owner of B Creative Nutrition and Kelly Porter, Palmyra Area Chamber representative, started with…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Earns 86.2% on Annual State Report, Maintains Strong Performance
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Palmyra R-I School District, showing that the district earned 86.2 percent of the total points possible under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The score keeps Palmyra fully accredited and highlights strong…
Read MoreClark County R-I Earns Strong Marks in State Report
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report for the Clark County R-I School District. The report shows that Clark County earned 83.6 percent of the total points possible, keeping the district fully accredited and highlighting several areas of strength. The Annual Performance Report measures how schools…
Read MoreKorner Cafe Moves to New Location in Kahoka
By Emily Bontrager Korner Cafe has a new location, and owner Katrina McMann couldn’t be more excited about the move. After opening the restaurant in September of last year in the old Blimpie’s building, Korner Cafe relocated on October 1, 2025, to its new and much larger location at 578 North Johnson Street in Kahoka.…
Read MoreSoup, BINGO and Baskets Boost Support for Knox County Seniors
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Nutrition Site raised nearly $2,900 during its annual basket raffle and soup luncheon held Nov. 1, coinciding with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Fall Winter Vendor Fair at the nearby community center. The nutrition site served an assortment of soups — chili, vegetable beef and…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Athlete, Jared Niemeyer, to Join Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame
By Gregory Hughes – Courtesy of KTVO Channel 3 News EDINA, Mo. — Nov. 14, 2025 – A northeast Missouri man will soon be one of the newest members of the Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame. Jared Niemeyer, owner of Jared’s Jams, is scheduled to be inducted November 22nd, this is a feat only…
Read MoreBrashear Earns 89.2% on State Report, Maintains High Performance
BRASHEAR, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Adair County R-II School District, better known as Brashear Schools. The district earned 89.2 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation and placing among the top-performing small districts in Northeast Missouri.…
Read MoreHighland School District Earns 71.4% on Annual State Report
LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Lewis County C-1 School District, commonly known as Highland Schools. The district earned 71.4 percent of the total points possible under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6), maintaining full accreditation. The APR…
Read MoreStudents Become Principal For The Day
HES PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY – Ten Highland Elementary School students got to be “Principal for the Day” as a reward for highest sales of PTO candy bar! These very professional principals gave out Positive Office Referrals, made announcements over the intercom, visited classrooms, emailed teachers, supervised in the hallways and at recess, and attended…
Read MoreReel and Park Earn Spots on NEMO All-District Band
Senior Elijah Reel and Junior Ruah Park traveled to Moberly HS on Monday November 3rd to audition for the NEMO All-District Band. There were almost 300 students auditioning for a spot in the ensembles. Elijah was named the first chair euphonium in the Honorable Mention Band (2nd band). Elijah is the only KCHS student in…
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