Palmyra Spectator

The Palmyra High School boys wrestling team made a strong statement at Districts, finishing 4th overall and qualifying six athletes for the upcoming State Wrestling Championships, set for February 26th and 27th in Columbia.  Leading the charge were Blake Rife (113 lbs) and Emmett Lorenson (120 lbs), both finishing as district runners-up. Rife capped the…

 Submitted by Amber Summers  The Palmyra R-1 Music Department recently received a generous $10,000 donation from JD Rohrer, co-trustee of the Cynthia Brown Rohrer Trust.  Cynthia Brown Rohrer, a 1967 graduate of Palmyra High School, later earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Missouri. After successful careers in teaching and healthcare,…

 Submitted by: Susan Schwanke, Adopt A Child Coordinator for PAMA  Palmyra, Missouri – especially at Christmastime – with it’s blue lights sending a glow over a quaint and bustling Main Street, might make one reminiscent of a fictional small town like Bedford Falls, the setting for the Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”. In this…

By Doug Meyers Director of Parks & Recreation, City Of Palmyra   For decades, the blue Christmas lights of downtown Palmyra have enchanted residents and visitors alike, casting their tranquil glow over Main Street. But the story of these lights is more complex than many realize, with twists and turns that span generations. The tradition…

By Meg Duncan, media consultant for United Way of the Mark Twain Area HANNIBAL, Mo — The Rialto dazzled on Saturday, Nov. 9, as women of all ages took to the dance floor in style at the United Way of the Mark Twain Area’s second annual Mom Prom. Combining community service with the ultimate girl’s…

By Emily Bontrager  Local teen, Elliot Dougherty, will be traveling to Denver, Colorado as one of 18 models for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s annual “Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show.” Elliot is 16 years old and he and his family are from Taylor, MO. Elliot’s parents are Tony and Kate Dougherty, and he has…

 Coach Robert Fohey and 49 girls were inducted into the Class of 2024 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on October 20th, 2024, along with 23 other individuals and three other high school teams. The Palmyra High School Girls Basketball Era from 1981 to 1986 were honored at an afternoon ceremony held at the Holiday Inn…

 Dr. Robin Horstmeier, of Palmyra, has been awarded the 2024 True Tiger Volunteer Award from the MU CAFNR (College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources) Alumni Association.  Horstmeier is the founder of Horstmeier Consulting LLC, where she creates training and development resources for agricultural education and youth development. In this role, she also facilitates the…

Reprinted with permission from the NHSRA Times  Delaina Meyer was already competing in rodeo, and she had some experience shooting for fun, so she thought, “Why not try it competitively?”  Turns out that was a great move. She brought home this year’s light rifle title at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo.  “My brother (two…

 Mark and Amy Lehenbauer’s multi-generational family farm is located near Palmyra in #Agri-Ready Designated Marion County. The family business partnership includes Mark and Amy, and Mark’s dad and brother. The farm capitalizes on diversification by growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and forages for hay. The family manages a cow/calf herd and raises market beef. Weaned pigs…