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Milan FFA Leaders Share Classroom Success With Gov. Kehoe
Submitted by Jared Sayre Missouri FFA is the state chapter of the national youth organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Ag Education on the Move Agriculture Education on the Move is a 10-week…
Read MoreNominations Open for Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence at Hospice of Northeast Missouri
Nominations are now open for the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence. The award was established in 2023 thanks to the generous donation by Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville to the Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. The endowment created assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers who go…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Achieves 99th Percentile National Ranking
Hannibal Regional Hospital is proud to announce that its Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit has been recognized among the top-performing rehabilitation programs in the nation, according to the newly released Program Evaluation Model (PEM) report for the most recent reporting year. The Inpatient Rehabilitation team achieved an outstanding score, placing them in the 99th percentile nationwide among…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Reviews Bond Progress, Safety Programs, and Approves Personnel Changes
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 School District Board of Education covered a broad agenda during its regular Jan. 13 meeting, reviewing progress on bond-funded construction projects, discussing student safety initiatives and long-term planning, and approving multiple resignations and a new hire. The meeting was held at the Palmyra R-1 Boardroom and opened with reports…
Read MoreMyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way
Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of…
Read MoreHighland Boys Win Top Cat Trophy
By David Sharp Highland’s varsity boys (2-6) took the ball to the rim and pulled down rebounds during a 16-4 second quarter run during January 13, 2026 Top Cat Trophy night at Highland. The Cougars changed a 12-9 first quarter deficit to a 27-16 lead at intermission. Canton rallied back within four points with 14.6…
Read MoreCommunity Rallies Around Sam Stoner for Lifesaving Transplant
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — The Knox County community is coming together in a big way to support one of their own. A benefit for Sam Stoner, 45, of Edina — who is in need of a pancreas-kidney transplant — will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Knox Community Center in…
Read MoreClark County Commission Approves 2026 Budget with Heavy Capital Spending, Planned Use of Reserves
Kahoka. — The Clark County Commission approved the county’s 2026 budget Tuesday, Jan. 13, adopting a financial plan that increases overall spending compared with 2025 actuals while intentionally drawing down reserves to address road, facility and public safety capital needs. The budget projects $8,123,481.47 in total revenues and $8,816,612.87 in expenditures, resulting in a planned…
Read MoreBirck Joins American Family Insurance Team
By Emily Bontrager Kim Daniel, agency owner at American Family Insurance, is pleased to welcome Kegan Birck as the agency’s newest Sales Specialist. Birck, 22, of Canton, Missouri, began working full-time on January 1 and splits his time between the Kahoka and Canton locations. A 2021 graduate of Canton R-V High School, Birck went on…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I…
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