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Knox County R-I Earns 72.7% on Annual State Report
EDINA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Knox County R-I School District. The district earned 72.7 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The APR evaluates school districts on academic…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Wins District Football Championship
Knox County finished their season with a 10-1 overall record. By David Sharp North Shelby Shelby (9-2) turned in a strong performance along the line of scrimmage while taking advantage of three Knox County turnovers for a 72-32 win for the 8-Man Football District 8 championship. Gannon Bowen recovered two fumbles and intercepted a Knox…
Read MoreLewis County Courthouse Marks 150 Years
Submitted by Judge Corey Moon LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. – On Oct. 23, 2025, Lewis County celebrated the sesquicentennial— 150th anniversary—of the construction of its courthouse. The public was invited to have lunch and see the recent renovations to the courtroom, including new carpeting; reupholstered and refurbished chairs behind the bench; a new benchtop; fresh paint;…
Read MoreDr. Bosch Earns National Honor From American College of Dentists
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Dr. Lisa Stevens Bosch, dentist and owner of Knox County Dental in Edina, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Dentists (ACD), an honor awarded to only about 3 percent of dentists worldwide. Bosch received the recognition during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., where dental professionals…
Read MoreKnox County R-1 Honors Veterans, Hagerla Featured as Guest Speaker
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County R-1 School District hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning, bringing together students, staff, families, and community members to recognize and honor local service members. The event filled the high school gym with patriotic music, student presentations, and a program emphasizing service, remembrance, and gratitude.…
Read MoreCitywide Boil Order Issued After Water Main Break in Edina
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A water main break late Monday morning, Nov. 17, caused a citywide loss of water pressure in Edina and prompted a 48-hour boil order for all water customers. The break occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of North Main and East Marion streets during underground fiber-optic…
Read MoreApplegate Represents Schuyler County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Schuyler County’s Asher Applegate proudly represented the Rams at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Applegate finished the 5K course in 18:51.9, competing among more than 170 of Missouri’s top small-school runners. The senior’s performance placed him solidly…
Read MoreSchuyler and Knox County Students Help Missouri 4-H Hippology Team Place Eighth Nationally
Schuyler County’s own Adalyn Sevits, and Knox County’s Hailey Luthenauer each played a key role as a member of the Missouri 4-H State Hippology Team, which earned an impressive 8th place overall at the Eastern National Livestock Exposition and 4-H Roundup held November 8, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. The team competed against more than 30…
Read MoreDougherty Leads Marion County at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marion County’s Ella Dougherty capped her season with a determined performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Dougherty, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in 23:11.4, placing 59th overall in a competitive field of more than…
Read MoreReid Represents Palmyra at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Palmyra’s Audrey Reid carried the Panthers’ banner at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Reid, a sophomore, finished the demanding 5K course in 22:10.2, earning 81st place overall in a deep and competitive Class 2 field featuring more…
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