Sheriff Report 6-5
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reported the following law enforcement activities for the week of May 25 through May 31, 2025: Traffic Stops/Motorist Assists: 14 (8 warnings and 2 citations issued; 4 motorists assisted)Citizen Contacts: 11Deputy Calls for Service: 24Paper Service: 7Warrants Served: 1Arrests Made: 1 (Jesse Politte on May 28, held for 24 hours…
Read MoreDowning Board Approves Grant Policies, Cemetery Work and Employee Raise
DOWNING, Mo. — The Downing Board of Aldermen took several key steps during its regular meeting on June 2, approving new ordinances tied to a demolition grant, addressing infrastructure maintenance, and voting to give the city clerk a raise. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., with Aldermen Ray Bange, Bob…
Read MoreCelebrating 65 Years Together
Bill and Kathleen Lawrence were married June 12, 1960, in Kirksville. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Lawrence will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2025. Bill Lawrence and Kathleen Rager were united in marriage on June 12, 1960 at the First Christian Church in Kirksville, Missouri. Evelyn (Rager) Williams, Charles Morris, Lois Ann (Brawner)…
Read MoreBrody Swindler Wins 2025 Missouri State Agri-Science Fair – Social Science Division 3
Brody Swindler JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Brody Swindler has been named the 2025 Missouri FFA State Agri-Science Fair winner in the Social Science category, Division 3, for his outstanding research analyzing the impact of cultural holidays on livestock markets in Missouri.Swindler’s project, titled “The Impact of Ramadan on Missouri Goat Markets,” explores how cultural, economic, and dietary factors—particularly…
Read MoreChloe Buckallew Graduates from Graceland University
LAMONI, IA (05/27/2025)– Graceland University has announced the Spring 2025 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 2024 through April 2025. Chloe Buckallew of Lancaster, MO, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Business Management ). We congratulate Chloe…
Read MoreNorthwest announces spring 2025 honor rolls
MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University has announced the names of students named to the Academic or President’s Honor Roll at the end of the 2025 spring semester. To be included on the Academic Honor Roll a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade…
Read MoreTruman State University Announces Academic Honor Rolls
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for this list an undergraduate student must attain a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 and must complete at least 12 credit hours. Spring 2025 Vice President’s List: Greentop – Sylvia Harding
Read MoreSchuyler County Court Cases – 6-5-25
05/20/2025 – 25SY-CR00059 – ST V ISAIAH MICHAEL ERBST – Description: Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense { Misdemeanor D RSMo: 302.020 }, Date: 04/18/2025 – SO SCHUYLER CO-LANCASTER 05/20/2025 – 25SY-CR00058 – ST V BRENDA ROSE HELMUTH – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16 – 19…
Read MoreCarl Gower
February 8, 1938 – May 27, 2025Carl Edward Gower of Unionville, MO transitioned peacefully from his earthly life to his new heavenly home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Northeast Regional Hospital, Kirksville, MO. Carl was born, the only child of Carl L. and Lucinda (Ayer) Gower just east of Lancaster, MO on February 8, 1938.…
Read MoreThree days to hay with a minor change
LINNEUS, Mo. – May’s precipitation has made haymaking challenging when rain is frequent and sometimes unpredictable, but University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts has a tip to help hay dry down quicker. Roberts turns the knob to set the swath boards on the swather to the widest setting. This hastens drying by…
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