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Lancaster City Council Approves Bills, Audit Update And March Meeting Change

February 19, 2026

Lancaster — The Lancaster City Council approved monthly bills, received department updates and rescheduled its March meeting during a session Jan. 12 at City Hall. Mayor Donald Derickson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Council members Paul Reynolds, Cole Tippett, Kevin Buckallew and Tommy Roberts were present, along with City Clerk Candy Tallman…

Clark County FFA Plans Full Slate of Activities for National FFA Week

February 19, 2026

Next week is once again nearing National FFA Week. The Clark County FFA chapter will have a packed week of activities. To start FFA Week, members will have the opportunity to attend St. Paul Church in Official Dress on Sunday, February 22, for FFA Sunday. On Monday, February 23, members will participate in Blue and…

Clark County Varsity Scholar Bowl Team Off to Strong Start in 2026 Season

February 19, 2026

By Emily Bontrager The Clark County Varsity Scholar Bowl team is off to an impressive start this season, building a 27–4 record and showcasing a roster filled with young talent and strong teamwork. Team members include Zac Irvin, Lexi Oilar, Liam McIntire, Vivian Reardon, Brody Davis, and Breckin Webster. Under the leadership of Mr. Reardon,…

Closed Sessions, Investigations Preceded Palmyra Public Works Leadership Changes

February 12, 2026

By Mike Scott PALMYRA, Mo. — A complaint filed within the city’s public works department in January set off a series of internal investigations that ended with the resignation of Superintendent Brent Abell on Feb. 2 and the termination of Electrical Supervisor Brett Goodwin on Feb. 10. According to City Attorney James Lemon, the matter…

“That’s powerful. That’s America.”

January 21, 2026

The Inside Story About One Northeast Missouri Man’s Journey to Become a U.S. Citizen By Echo Menges For those of us born into it, citizenship is often something we don’t think much about. We grow up with a passport, the right to vote, the ability to work and live freely — and rarely question whether…

Palmyra R-1 Board Reviews Bond Progress, Safety Programs, and Approves Personnel Changes

January 21, 2026

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…

Danny Hugh Hardy

November 19, 2025

1960 -2025        Danny Hugh Hardy, 65 of Luray, MO passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.      He was born January 16, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the son of Kenneth and Bessie Louise Calvert Hardy.  A proud graduate of Wyaconda High School, Danny was a member of…

Child Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Wayland, Missouri

November 19, 2025

WAYLAND, Mo. — An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a moving vehicle struck a parked truck in a parking lot along U.S. Highway 136, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. in Wayland, located in Clark County. A 2011 Volvo XC60, driven by a 49-year-old man…

Kahoka Greenlights Waterline Replacement for 2026, Considers Lift Station Fix, Accepts Skate Park Donation

November 13, 2025

By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka Board of Aldermen moved forward with several infrastructure and quality-of-life projects during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 10, including the next phase of the city’s owner-supervised waterline replacement project, a planned overhaul of the high school lift station controls, and accepting a donated skate park. Engineers Steve…

Clark County R-1 Delays Elementary Consolidation Plans; Facility Needs Highlight Aging Buildings

November 13, 2025

By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 Board of Education voted Monday night to delay plans for consolidating the district’s elementary schools and adding classrooms at Black Hawk Elementary, citing tight finances and a 2026 bonding capacity far short of what the project would require. Superintendent Lyndell Whittle said LJ Hart &…

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