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Auditor Fitzpatrick Releases Compilation Of Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (Cafa) Seizure Reports For 2025
State Auditor’s report shows $13,730 in total forfeiture activity across two Northeast Missouri counties; others report none JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (February 27, 2026) — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized…
Read MoreCelebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week Celebrates
NEMO – Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our…
Read MoreRural School Leaders Warn Proposed Tax Bills Could Strip Millions from Northeast Missouri Classrooms
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Superintendents across northeast Missouri say three proposed property tax measures moving through the Missouri House could significantly reduce funding for rural school districts — potentially affecting staffing, programming and long-term financial stability. The legislation — Missouri House Bill 2780, Missouri House Bill 1766, and Missouri House Bill 2329 —…
Read MoreKimberly “Kim” Kaizen Obituary
Kimberly “Kim” Kaizen, 65, of Hannibal, MO, passed away peacefully at 3:01 PM Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. Kim’s family will host a Life Celebration for her at a later date. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO. Kim was born July 13, 1960,…
Read MorePanthers Advance to District Final with Win Over South Shelby
By Mark Requet The Palmyra Panthers defeated the South Shelby Cardinals 55-38 on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Class 3, District 6 Tournament at Monroe City to advance to the championship game on Saturday. Ryan McKinney scored the first points of the game for the Panthers to grab the early lead. Cooper Seaton hit…
Read MoreDeadline Registering to Vote
Marion County Clerk Marla Meyers has announced the last day that a person may register as a new voter, and be eligible to vote on April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Persons who have not registered prior to that deadline cannot, by law, vote in the election.…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Election Equipment Purchase, Addresses Courtroom Acoustics and West Quincy Redevelopment
PALMYRA, MO – The Marion County Commission handled a full agenda of financial approvals, facility improvements, technology purchases and redevelopment updates during meeting held February 12th and February 23rd at the Marion County Courthouse in Palmyra. February 12: Financial Business and Courtroom Acoustics Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax, Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch and…
Read MoreNECAC Survey Will Help Identify Needs
NECAC is offering people in its 12 counties a chance to recommend changes to programs or new services for the disadvantaged. The agency is conducting a Community Needs Survey through this summer. “We are trying to collect information from the counties to identify the needs, which includes any barriers and gaps in services,” said NECAC…
Read MoreTaylor News
WOW! It is hard to believe it is already March what the world happened to February. As the old saying says, Time flies when you are having fun! I will have to say this past week’s weather has been absolutely amazing for the end of February. So March is coming in like a lion with…
Read MoreFast Start Lifts Monroe City Past Palmyra in Class 3 District 6 Final
MONROE CITY — The noise inside Monroe City’s gym Saturday afternoon wasn’t just loud —it was deafening. A packed house, split in black and orange, created a championship atmosphere as top-seeded Palmyra faced second-seeded Monroe City in the Class 3 District 6 boys title game. The pace was fast, the game was physical, and every…
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