Rams Find Offensive Rhythm, But Road Struggles Persist in High-Scoring Loss to Greenfield
The Schuyler County Rams showed just how dangerous their offense can be on Saturday night, putting up a season-high 46 points on the road against Greenfield. But despite lighting up the scoreboard, the Rams came up short in a 66-46 loss that dropped them to 1-4 on the year. It was a frustrating outcome for…
Read MoreFire Prevention Week 2025 Focuses On Safe Use Of Battery-Powered Devices And Understanding Fire Risks Related To Tech Devices
Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 5-11, 2025 – centers on lithium-ion batteries in the home JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries that if used incorrectly or damaged, can overheat, start a fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Oct.…
Read MoreLocal residents chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Schuyler County
Lancaster, Mo. – Kade and Chelsea Jackson and family of Downing were among the Missouri families honored at the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 11 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The Jackson family was chosen as the Schuyler County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension and the Adair/Schuyler…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Approves 2025-26 Instructional Plans, Safety Measures and Facilities Discussion
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education met in regular session Sept. 17, unanimously approving a comprehensive slate of academic, operational and safety-related plans for the 2025-2026 school year, while also addressing facility upgrades and celebrating student engagement initiatives. The meeting, called to order by Board President Andy Akers at 6 p.m.,…
Read MoreTILA SUE (LUDDEKE) GARDINE
February 25, 1947 – September 19, 2025 Tila Sue (Luddeke) Gardine, 78 of Downing, Missouri passed away in the presence of loved ones on Friday, September 19, 2025. The daughter of John and Thelma Earlene (Judd) Luddeke, she was born on February 25, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa. She was a 1964 graduate of Rantoul High…
Read MoreCardinals Career Day
On Wednesday, September 17, FBLA students participated in the St. Louis Cardinals Career Day. They began their morning at Busch Stadium and engaged in a college fair, where they had the opportunity to talk to college recruiters from all over the Midwest. The students had a chance to ask about their specific career interests and…
Read MoreQueen City Moves Forward With $717K Sewer Bond, Clears Backlog of City Business
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen advanced multiple items of city business in recent meetings, including approval of a $717,000 sewer system revenue bond and the acceptance of contractor bids for local maintenance. In a special meeting held Sept. 10, the board unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a…
Read MoreDrew Bruner: From Shingles to Shepherd
Jeana Curtis, for Missouri Farmers Care As a fresh college graduate with a history degree, Drew Bruner was living his best life working for John Deere with a construction business on the side. He thought he’d make construction into a career, until one day he roofed a farmhouse for a retiring farmer and the job…
Read MoreVoters Pass 911 Funding, Reject Use Tax in Schuyler County Election
SCHUYLER COUNTY — Voters across Schuyler County made their voices heard in the April 8 municipal election, deciding on city leadership, a county board member, and two countywide ballot questions. Voter turnout stood at 21.46%, with 557 ballots cast from 2,596 registered voters. Countywide Propositions Voters approved a countywide 911 funding measure, with 318 “Yes”…
Read MoreSchuyler County Council on Aging Secures Funding Approval for Nutrition Site Project
The Schuyler County Council on Aging received project approval for the Neighborhood Assistance Program through the Department of Economic Development to incentivize fundraising for the Schuyler County Nutrition Site. This means if you have a Missouri tax liability from a business or farm, you can direct these dollars towards this project and receive 70% tax…
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