ELMER J. WOODS
October 6, 1938 – January 31, 2025 Elmer “Jay” Woods, 86, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home. Jay was born October 6, 1938 in Downing, Missouri, the son of David Edgar and Rosie Stone Woods. Jay grew up in Downing and graduated from Downing Missouri High School Class of…
Read MoreMissouri Sunshine Law Training Draws Large Crowds in Edina and Palmyra
By Echo Menges NEMOnews Media Group Wednesday, January 29, was a great day for local government transparency in northeast Missouri, as two free Missouri Sunshine Law training programs were held in northeast Missouri. More than 125 local government officials, public board members, and members of the public attended one of the two training programs, which…
Read MoreMissouri Governor Mike Kehoe Outlines Bold Education Proposals in 2025 State of the State Address
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a sweeping set of education proposals in his 2025 State of the State address, emphasizing record investments in K-12 education, increased school choice, and a call for modernization of the state’s school funding formula. Kehoe’s vision prioritizes strengthening public schools while expanding educational options…
Read MoreSchuyler County Boys Win North Shelby Third Place
By David Sharp Schuyler and Scotland County’s boys battled to a two point first half during third place boys action of the January 20-25, 2025 North Shelby Tournament. The Rams (13-3) reeled off a 26- 13 third quarter outburst for a 75-60 Schuyler County win. Schuyler County led 32-30 at the half. The Rams fired…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Revenue Now Accepting E-filed State Tax Returns
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Revenue is now accepting electronically filed state tax returns for tax year 2024. As Missourians prepare to file their tax returns, the Department is reminding customers of some best practices and available resources that can help ensure a smooth tax season. File electronically and use direct deposit. Electronic…
Read MoreWARD JONES
Ward Jones, 89 of Queen City passed away Sunday (January 26th, 2025) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The son of Birney W. and Ethel (McCormick) Jones, Ward was born December 3rd, 1935 in rural Queen City. He attended school in rural Schuyler County and graduated from Queen City High School in 1953.…
Read MoreJIM LEE “JIMMY” LINDQUIST
August 27, 1938 – January 23, 2025 Jim Lindquist, age 86, passed away Peacefully on January 23rd 2025 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. He was born on August 27, 1938 to Philip Irvin and Vergie Elizabeth (Swanson) in Greentop, Missouri. On his 20th birthday, he was united in marriage to…
Read MoreFire Damages Shed at Schuyler County R-1 Schools
A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, in a shed on the campus of Schuyler County R-1 Schools. As a precaution, students in the nearby elementary building were relocated to another area. According to Superintendent Kyle Windy, the shed served as a gathering place for bus drivers and included restrooms, coffee facilities, and storage…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital Earns Grant to Stockpile Supplies
Supply chain disruptions have a significant impact on patient care. That is why the Missouri Hospital Association has been working to address the critical issue of supply chain disruptions in healthcare by utilizing federal grants to support member hospitals in strengthening their supply chain resiliency with the Supply Chain Integration Program. One such recipient of…
Read MoreJANET ANN (HICKS) LEWIS
April 24, 1937 – December 30, 2024 Janet Ann (Hicks) Lewis 87 was born on April 24, 1937 in Kirksville, Missouri. She passed away in Palm Harbor, Florida on December 30, 2024. Janet attended grade school in Kirksville, Missouri and graduated from High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. She attended college in Springfield, Missouri at…
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