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Scotland County R-1 Prom Court
Scotland County R-1 High School held their prom, themed “Arabian Nights” on March 21. Pictured with prom queen and king Keeley Brown and Wesley McSparren is the Prom Court.
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 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 MoreClark County R-1 Track & Field Preview: Q&A with Head Coach Ethan Allen
With the spring season underway, the Clark County R-1 boys and girls track teams are gearing up for another competitive year. Head coach Ethan Allen shared his thoughts on returning talent, team strengths, and what to expect in 2026. Q: Who are some returning athletes we should watch this season? Allen: On the boys side,…
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 MoreClark County Voters to Decide Local Races, Tax Issues April 7
KAHOKA — Clark County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, for the General Municipal Election, with several local races, tax questions and board positions on the ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at a single countywide polling location, First Baptist Church, 363 North Washington Street in Kahoka,…
Read MoreGorin VFD Adds New Equipment With FEMA Grant
By Echo Menges GORIN, Mo. — The Gorin Volunteer Fire Department officially placed eight new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units into service Tuesday night, March 10, 2026, during the department’s regular member meeting. The department serves the Gorin area in southeastern Scotland County and regularly assists neighboring departments through mutual aid responses. Firefighters spent the…
Read MoreGet a Basic Understanding of Question 1 on the Municipal Election Ballot
Knox County Voters to Decide Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit Question on April 7, 2026 Ballot Press Release by Travis Elliott, Missouri Association of Counties Legal Council Knox, Missouri – Knox County voters will soon decide whether to approve a Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit authorized by Senate Bill 3 (2025) and codified in 137.1055,…
Read MoreKnox County R-I Music Students Earn Top Ratings at District Contest
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County R-I High School music students earned top honors earlier this month during large group music contests held at two northeast Missouri colleges. High school band students traveled to Culver-Stockton College on Thursday, March 5, while choir students competed the following day, Friday, March 6, at Truman State…
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