Shelby County Herald
Shelby County R-IV Bracing for State Funding Cuts
By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the middle school library. The meeting was called to order and the current agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved. The current board was resolved, and board members Jeanette Poore, Stewart…
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 MoreHeartland Recovery Host Mental Health Training
Heartland Recovery recently hosted Dr. Steve Voss from Anchor of Hope and Dave Evans from Missouri Ozarks Community Health for an insightful mental health training for the staff at Heartland Recovery. The event was held at Heartland Community Church and catering was provided by the Fest Hall in Bethel. Dr. Voss shared that one in…
Read MoreShelby County Recognized for Zero Fatalities in 2025
Clarence Clinic Helps Children Thrive: Unlimited Abilities ABA Celebrates Expansion in North Missouri
CLARENCE, MO – We are so excited to offer a vital new resource for children and families in rural Missouri. Unlimited Abilities, LLC, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider, is proud to mark the expansion of its services in Clarence with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Founded with a mission to help every child reach…
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…
Read MoreApril Fools’ Day: The Jokes on You!!
By Emily Bontrager For centuries, April Fools’ Day has been celebrated across different cultures. Each year on April 1, people play pranks and practical jokes on one another, often revealing the trick with a cheerful, “April Fools!” The exact origins of the holiday remain unclear. According to the Library of Congress, one theory traces the…
Read MoreBob Sellenriek Inducted into PCCA Hall of Fame
Jonesburg, Missouri —On March 10, 2026, Bob Sellenriek was formally inducted into the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) Hall of Fame, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, innovation, and service to the communications construction industry. The induction ceremony was a meaningful and celebratory event, highlighted by Bob’s acceptance speech, which was filled with heartfelt memories,…
Read MoreNew Weight Restriction Placed on Route UU Bridge Over BNSF in Macon County
HANNIBAL – Signs indicating a weight limit of 25 tons for single-unit vehicles will soon be installed for a bridge on Route UU over BNSF Railroad in Macon County, near Callao. The new load posting came about during the department’s bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance.…
Read MoreSouth Shelby to Join Lewis & Clark Conference
The Shelby County R-IV School Board voted to join the Lewis and Clark Conference during the board meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This will take effect for the 2027-28’ school year. **** South Shelby Superintendent Billy Daleske released the following statement to the South Shelby community: Dear Shelby County R-IV Community, “Last evening, March…
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