Featured News
Teen Dies After Drowning Incident
By Marlana Smith A Shelbina teen died after drowning in the Clarence Lake 1/2 a mile northeast of Clarence on Sunday, May 20, 2024 at 4:55 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol drowning report, Gabriel O. Parker, 18, attempted ot swim the width of the lake, became fatigued and went under the…
Read MoreMDC invites the public to several Discover Nature – Fishing events in northeast Missouri
All events are free, and fishing gear will be provided. HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn the skill of fishing this summer. MDC staff will host two series of Discover Nature – Fishing in northeastern Missouri in the coming months. Each series is comprised of two parts.…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Signs SB 727 and HB 2287 into Law, Increasing Missouri Teacher Pay
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Last week, Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 727 and House Bill (HB) 2287 into law. Together, the bills permanently increase baseline teacher pay to at least $40,000 per year, incentivize 5-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. …
Read MoreVisitors Asked to Be Respectful, Clean Up Your Mess at Memphis City Lakes
By Echo Menges The City of Memphis is asking city lake property visitors to be respectful of the public lakes by refraining from burning nail filled pallets and leaving trash behind at the city properties. The old and new Memphis City Lakes are also known as Lake Showme and the old city reservoir located two…
Read MoreTammy Wheeler Elected First Vice President of Iowa Communication Alliance
Tammy Wheeler of Farmers Mutual Communications, has been elected to serve as Board First Vice President of the Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA). Wheeler was announced as the new ICA Board First Vice President during the ICA Annual Meeting and Expo held in Des Moines on March 25-27 with more than 1,000 in attendance. Wheeler was…
Read MoreBright Futures Hosts 4th Annual Youth Fishing Day
Submitted by Crystal Murr, Board Secretary Almost 70 youth and their families participated in the 4th Annual Bright Futures Knox County Youth Fishing Day held on Saturday morning, May 4, at the Knox County 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds and Edina City Lake property. “In spite of the forecast, we had mild weather after a short morning shower,”…
Read MoreIndians Win Class 2 Sectional 2 Meet
The Clark County Indians dominated sprints, relays and distance events at the Class 2 Sectional held Saturday at South Callaway High School in Mokane. With the top four in each event advancing, fourteen Clark County athletes will head to the State Championships next week. Mizzou-bound Kaden Hamner won the 100 Meter, 200 Meter and 400…
Read MoreFarmers’ Markets Benefit Small Town Communities
By Emily Bontrager Farmers’ markets give local shoppers access to buying fresh produce, plants, jams, baked goods, and a variety of other items. These markets are a great place to meet new people and give vendors an opportunity to sell their products in a central location. The Clark County Farmers’ Market, located in Kahoka, is…
Read MoreAlleged Scam Artist Faces Federal Charge
By Echo Menges Dongyi Guo, 27, of Fleshing, NY, has been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury. According to Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche, the federal case against the alleged scam artist went before the Grand Jury on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. According to court documents, Guo was indicted on one felony count of conspiracy…
Read MoreHospice of Northeast Missouri Recognizes Forrester for Volunteer Efforts
KIRKSVILLE, MO – The week of April 21-27 was designated as National Volunteer Week and, like so many not-for-profits, Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, relies heavily on compassionate volunteers. “Our volunteers are an essential part of our care team, enabling us to provide the best care possible to the patients and…
Read More