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Palmyra R-I Music Concert
The music students of the Palmyra R-1 Middle and High Schools presented their Spring concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, under the direction of Mrs. Brianna Gingerich. They performed in the High School gym. The members of the 5/6th Grade Choir are Shekinah Affoogo, Aubree Campbell, Charlotte Crist, Autumn Harper, Kayleighann Hudnall, Juvia…
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By Cindy Griesbaum It is very hard to believe that it is that time of the year that schools will be letting out for the Summer. What a beautiful weekend it was for Mother’s Day this past weekend. The sun shined, temps were wonderful, hope all your mothers had a wonderful weekend. With the weather…
Read MoreArea Youth Earn SMQA Certification Through Hands-On Training
Sixteen youth from three northeast Missouri counties earned Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) certification during a training held April 28, 2026, in Lewis County. The SMQA program prepares youth livestock exhibitors to demonstrate ethical decision-making, animal care, food safety, and responsible livestock management practices. The evening began with all participants learning about the Six Pillars…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Liquor Licenses, Discusses Truck Wash Construction
Palmyra, MO–The Marion County Commission convened on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the County Courthouse in Palmyra with Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax, Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch, and Western District Commissioner Lacey Miller in attendance. The meeting addressed several key matters, including liquor license approvals, the potential construction of a truck wash, and updates…
Read MoreFarmers Need Tools That Keep Pace With the Growing Season
By Matt Wright, farmer, Emden, Missouri Every farming season begins with a plan. Farmers spend months preparing before a single seed goes into the ground. We line up seed, fertilizer and crop protection strategies long before spring planting begins. Those decisions depend on having the tools we expect to use when the crop is growing.…
Read MorePalmyra Athletes Shine at MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Track Meet
SHELBINA, MO — The MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Track Meet at South Shelby High School on May 9, 2026, proved to be a thrilling day for Palmyra High School’s track and field teams, with several athletes securing spots in the upcoming Sectional meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to the Sectional…
Read MoreClark County Athletes Turn In Strong CCC Performances
Palmer wins 100-meter dash at Clarence Cannon meet Clark County’s Cabell Palmer sprinted to a conference title Monday, May 4, winning the girls 100-meter dash at the Clarence Cannon Conference Meet at South Shelby High School in Shelbina. Palmer won the 100 in 13.42 seconds and added a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter dash in…
Read MoreClark County Wins Three Of Four During Busy Baseball Stretch
The Clark County Indians bounced back from a 1-0 pitcher’s duel against Quincy Notre Dame with three straight wins, defeating Hamilton/Warsaw, Mendon Unity and Monroe City during a strong late-season stretch. Clark County opened the run April 28 with a narrow 1-0 loss to Quincy Notre Dame. Both teams were sharp on the mound, with…
Read MoreMissouri 4-H Youth Engage in Civic Leadership at State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On April 28, nine youth from Clark County 4-H members and volunteers were among more than 500 Missouri 4-H members, staff, and volunteers who gathered in Jefferson City for 4-H Day at the Capitol, focused on civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy. To kick off the day, the 4-H Civic Engagement Ambassadors…
Read MoreClark County Resident Earns Honors at District Pageant
By Emily Bontrager Joanne Ragan, a resident of the Clark County Nursing Home for the past six months, was named 1st Runner-Up at the Missouri Health Care Association District 6 Long-Term Care Pageant. Joanne represented the Clark County Nursing Home at the pageant, held April 16 at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Joanne,…
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