Schuyler County Times
Schuyler County Voters Approve Tax And Ambulance Questions; Local Races Decided Across County
SCHUYLER COUNTY — Schuyler County voters approved all four ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races for the Schuyler County Ambulance District, Greentop alderman and several city offices were also decided. Turnout was 498 ballots cast out of 2,701 registered voters, or 18.44 percent. County voters approved the county tax question by…
Read MoreJAMES “JIM” MOORE
James “Jim” Moore, 88, of Downing, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. He was born July 4, 1937, in Kahoka, the son of Vern and Martha McCort Moore. Jim experienced the loss of his mother at a young age, and his father later married RaVeigh Hartell,…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: That’s Why We Ask Questions
That’s Why We Ask Questions I know that we are thinking more about fishing and turkey hunting right now than anything else. But within a few page flips of my calendar, I’ll be hunting again— more than likely for the last time in South Africa. So I’m kind of filled with thoughts about that. There…
Read MoreDowning Approves New Sewer Pump, Awards Mowing And Rock Bids
DOWNING — The Downing Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a new sewer pump and awarded bids for rock hauling and cemetery mowing during its regular meeting Monday, April 6. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Aldermen Bob Garrett, Daniel Beeler, Ray Bange and Allen Middleton were present, along…
Read MoreSchuyler County voters approve tax and ambulance questions; local races decided across county
SCHUYLER COUNTY — Schuyler County voters approved all four ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races for the Schuyler County Ambulance District, Greentop alderman and several city offices were also decided. Turnout was 498 ballots cast out of 2,701 registered voters, or 18.44 percent. County voters approved the county tax question by…
Read MoreMSHP arrests Kirksville man in Queen City on Adair County charges
QUEEN CITY — A Kirksville man wanted in connection with a March 23 shooting in Adair County was taken into custody Monday afternoon, April 6, in Queen City after surrendering to law enforcement without incident, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and court records. In a statement provided to NEMOnews Media Group, Sgt. Justin Dunn…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Approves Salary Schedules, Hires and Vehicle Purchase
The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education approved 2026-27 salary schedules, multiple personnel changes and the purchase of a new school vehicle during its regular meeting March 17 in Queen City. Board President Andy Akers called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Members present were Akers, Jill Moncrief, Wanda Homer, Verl Gordy, Marta Aeschliman and…
Read MoreRONALD EUGENE SHEPHERD
December 11, 1930 – January 31, 2026 Ronald Eugene Shepherd, 95 of Kirksville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The son of Eugene Early Shepherd, Jr. and Velma Ruth (Gingerich) Shepherd, he was born on December 11, 1930 in Kirksville, Missouri. He was a…
Read MoreRams Claim Fourth Straight Lewis & Clark Scholar Bowl Title
NORTH SHELBY — The Schuyler County Rams Scholar Bowl team captured its fourth consecutive Lewis & Clark Conference championship Saturday, March 14, at North Shelby, capping a dominant day of competition. Schuyler entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed after going 5-1 in the regular season, tying Knox and Paris for first place. The…
Read MoreMy Turn: Reflecting on 23 Years
Friday, March 27 marks 23 years since Sue and I took the leap and purchased The Media, The Edina Sentinel, and the LaBelle Star. Which begs the question: how exactly did we get here… and why didn’t anyone stop us? My newspaper career started back in 1986 with the Omaha World-Herald, where I managed newspaper…
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