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A Multigenerational Legacy, Zell Family Spotlight
By Jaron VanHouden Long before he ever made a management decision of his own, Marc Zell was riding on the fender of his grandpa’s 4020 John Deere tractor, watching and learning. Born and raised in newly Agri-Ready Designated Linn County, he grew up immersed in agriculture, spending time on tractors and combines with his family.…
Read MoreMilan TAP Grant Sidewalk Project Underway
The construction is underway of a new sidewalk along Business Highway 5. The City of Milan is able to execute the project due to being awarded a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant in 2022. Once completed the project will enhance pedestrian accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA requirements. Photo submitted…
Read MoreHighland Girls Play Historic Sectional Game With Principia
By David Sharp Highland traveled to Winfield High School to play their March 3, 2026 girls Class 3 Sectional contest with top ranked Principia. The teams played a close first half, then the Panthers (28-2) closed on a 10-2 run for an apparent 46-45 win. Highland subsequently filed a protest with the Missouri State High…
Read MoreKnox Co. Voters to Decide 911 Funding Sales Tax on April 7
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Knox County voters will decide during the Municipal Election on April 7 whether to approve a county sales tax of one half of 1% to help fund central dispatching and emergency communications services. The ballot question comes amid ongoing concerns about the long term sustainability of 911 funding,…
Read MoreReturing Champions Team NEMO Win Closet Genius Trivia Tournament
Team NEMO won the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Trivia Tournament held Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, at the Knox County Community Center. This year’s players included Brent Karhoff, Steve Terrill, Mike Alward, Mary Couch, Mike Mingroni, Emily Baker, Peggy Gaines, and Jessen Miller. The tournament featured five teams who answered 110 trivia questions across…
Read MoreDowning City Council Reviews Water System, Street Work
DOWNING — The Downing City Council met in regular session on March 2, 2026, at City Hall with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Aldermen Bob Garrett, Daniel Beeler, Ray Bange and Allen Middleton were present. Also attending were Water/ Wastewater Operator Tad Anderson, Contract Operator Eric Bowens and City Clerk Carol Dryden. The meeting opened with…
Read MoreSchools Could Soon Be The Ones Being Graded
By Brandon Lorenz and Emerson Smith, Missouri News Network JEFFERSON CITY — A bill passed by the state House on Thursday would create a standardized grading system that would be used to grade the schools themselves. House Bill 2710, sponsored by Rep. Dane Diehl, R-Butler, would grade all public and charter schools and their districts…
Read MorePHS Science Olympiad Competes in Regional Event
The Palmyra High School Science Olympiad team attended the Northeast Regional competition at Truman State University on Saturday, February 28th . Ten PHS students competed in a total of 19 scientific laboratory-based, construction-based, or test-taking events. The team placed fifth overall and earned the opportunity to compete at the state tournament at University of Central…
Read MoreMaywood News
Today’s March winds were perfect for kite flying. My cousin, Chuck Jones, brought his grandson over for a visit today, and Luke, Jacob, Elijah, and Bennett spent some time flying kites. The sky was perfectly clear and blue, and thankfully, Chuck had endless patience to help untangle strings and put broken kites back together. As…
Read MoreTax Changes To Senior Income, Car Loan Interest For 2025–28
COLUMBIA, Mo. — New federal tax changes will affect some seniors and car buyers beginning in the 2025 tax year, providing potential deductions on income for seniors and certain vehicle purchases, according to Andrew Zumwalt, director of the University of Missouri’s Personal Financial Planning program. Deduction for filers 65 and older For taxpayers age 65…
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