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Schuyler R-1 Board Accepts Key Retirements, Approves Winter Readiness Measures
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education approved several personnel changes and winter preparations during its regular meeting Nov. 19, as the district heads into the holiday season. Board members accepted the resignations of Richelle Hinners, food service cook, and Sarah Hoehne, Parents as Teachers staff member. They also approved retirement notices…
Read MoreFormer Schuyler Teacher Illustrates New Edition of “The Pretend Princess”
By Emily Bontrager Tiffany Harris has been illustrating children’s books for years, and her latest project is the newly released second edition of The Pretend Princess by Iowa author Lynne Roers. Harris, who lives near Moulton, Iowa, earned an English degree from Truman State University and a master’s in teaching from Purdue University. She taught…
Read MoreScotland County Commission Reviews Minutes, Discusses Office Space, Insurance and Building Plans
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission addressed routine business, office-space needs and ongoing administrative building projects during meetings held Nov. 6, 12, 13 and 19. Commissioners Duane Ebeling, Brent Rockhold and David Wiggins met Nov. 6, approving the consent agenda and minutes from the previous day. The commission also reviewed checks, discussed a workspace…
Read MoreA Missouri Thanksgiving: Words That Still Warm the Heart
Long before Thanksgiving became a fixed national holiday, Missourians were already being called to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of everyday life. In the fall of 1843, at a time when families gathered around wood-burning stoves and candlelight flickered across cabin walls, Missouri Gov. Thomas Reynolds asked the people of the young…
Read MoreMemphis Chamber to Host Annual Lighting of the Square on Dec. 5
The Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Lighting of the Square on Friday, December 5, 2025, bringing family fun, community spirit, and festive lights to the heart of downtown Memphis. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., when attendees can buy raffle tickets on the courthouse lawn. The official lighting of the square will…
Read MoreNew Faces, Gritty Mindset: Clark County Lady Indians Ready to Turn Potential into Progress
There’s a fresh energy inside the Clark County High School gym this preseason — a quiet determination, the kind that comes from a group with something to prove and everything to build. Under the direction of Head Coach Jade Birck, the Lady Indians are laying a new foundation built on fundamentals, grit, and a hunger…
Read MoreClark County Indians Eye Defensive Intensity, Team Unity as 2025 Season Tips Off
KAHOKA, Mo. — For Clark County boys basketball coach Brock Egley, this season is about much more than wins and losses. It’s about unity, effort, and an identity built around defensive grit and relentless pace. As the Indians prepare to open their 2025 campaign, Egley’s vision is clear: bring energy every night, play together, and…
Read MoreSever Memorial Library Launches New After-School Study Buddies Program
By Emily Bontrager The Sever Memorial Library in Kahoka has launched a new after-school program designed to support local students with their studies while helping them discover the many resources the library provides. The program, called Study Buddies, officially began on November 4 and takes place every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30 p.m.…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: More Thoughts About Trophies
If you have not yet filled your deer tag, there is still plenty of time. As a matter of fact, when you think about antlerless and alternative‑methods seasons, deer hunters will be hunting into next year. But as always, check the Missouri Whitetail Deer Digest on seasons and methods. Congratulations to all of you successful…
Read MoreRockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Lights Up Kahoka December 13
Downtown Kahoka will come alive with holiday magic Saturday, December 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. as the community gathers for “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Main Street will close at 2 p.m. for vendor setup, with vendors opening at 4 p.m. Santa will arrive at 4 p.m. and visit in the Santa House from…
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