Dr. Davis-Humes Advocates for Rural Health Care in Jefferson City
Dr. Kelsey Davis-Humes, Family Practice Physician at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, participated in the annual Missouri Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Advocacy Day in Jefferson City on February 25, 2025. She joined approximately 80 family physicians/residents advocating at the state capitol building. “I had the privilege of meeting with both Rep. Greg Sharpe and…
Read MoreCONNIE RAE BEELER
Connie Rae Beeler, age 73 died Saturday, March 1st 2025. She was at peace knowing that she would soon be going to her forever home to spend eternity with Jesus. Connie was born January 21, 1952 in Bloomfield Iowa to Joe Dean and Marilyn Brunk. She grew up in Lancaster Missouri where she met and…
Read MoreJUDY KAY (SCHUCHMAN) CHILDRESS
November 30, 1944 – February 20, 2025 Judy Kay (Schuchman) Childress, 80 of Downing, Missouri passed away at her home on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The daughter of Harvey Jacob and Lou Evelyn (Erwin) Schuchman, she was born on November 30, 1944 in Downing, Missouri. She grew up in the Memphis, Missouri area and attended…
Read MoreWILLIAM (BILL) EUGENE MOBLEY
December 2, 1937 – February 21, 2025 William (Bill) Eugene Mobley, 87 of Downing, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The son of James William and Martha Elizabeth (Spriggs) Mobley, he was born on December 2, 1937 in rural Downing, Missouri. He was a…
Read MoreCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL CASSIDAY
April 19, 1972 – February 19, 2025 Christopher Michael Cassiday, 52 of Fulton, Missouri, formerly of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home in Fulton, Missouri. The son of Elmer Ray (Sonny) Cassiday and Mary Ellen (Gosser) Beeler, he was born on April 19, 1972 in Kirksville, Missouri. He grew…
Read MoreKirksville Order of Eastern Star to Host 10th Annual Princess Tea Party
The Kirksville Order of Eastern Star Chapter #184 will host its 10th Annual Princess Tea Party on April 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Under the Stars”. The event will take place at the Kirksville Masonic Temple, located at 217 E. Harrison St. Guests can enjoy crafts, games, food,…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Approves Facility Upgrades, Staff Contracts, and 2025-26 Calendar
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education approved facility improvements, staff changes, health insurance plans, and the 2025-26 academic calendar during its regular meeting Feb. 19, while also recognizing student achievements and reviewing district finances. The meeting, called to order at 6 p.m. by Board President Andy Akers, opened with the approval…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 FBLA Students Qualify for State After Strong District Performances
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Several Schuyler R-1 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members earned top honors at the district contests on Feb. 17, with five students advancing to the state competition. Mason Oliver secured 4th place in Introduction to Financial Math, qualifying him for state, and also placed 5th in Word Processing. Carter Hoffmeyer…
Read MoreSuperintendents React to Governor Kehoe’s Education Proposals
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group This is part 2 of a 2-part series on Governor Mike Kehoe’s education proposals. Following Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address, in which he outlined record-high investments in K-12 education, school choice expansion, and an overhaul of the state’s funding formula, local superintendents are weighing…
Read MoreCourtwarming 2025
Rylynn Crabtree and Elliott Sevits were crowned Schuyler County R-1 High School Courtwarming Queen and King for 2025. (Below) The Schuyler County Cheer and Dance Team performed. Photos submitted by Kara Wolf.
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