Schuyler County Rams Roll to Back-to-Back Wins
Bryson Wilson steals second base at Clark County. It was a weekend to remember for the Schuyler County Varsity Rams, who strung together two impressive wins—first toppling the Highland Cougars 10-2 on Friday, then edging out the Clark County Indians 5-4 on Monday in a gritty road victory. Both games showcased the Rams’ mix of…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Approves Facility Projects, Staff Contracts and Career Ladder Plan
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education held its regular session March 19, approving a range of financial expenditures, staffing actions, and instructional plans aimed at enhancing district operations and student services. The board unanimously approved a series of construction bids, including $118,900 for a new utility shed and $17,416.30 for a…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Approves Facility Projects, Staff Contracts and Career Ladder Plan
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education held its regular session March 19, approving a range of financial expenditures, staffing actions, and instructional plans aimed at enhancing district operations and student services. The board unanimously approved a series of construction bids, including $118,900 for a new utility shed and $17,416.30 for a…
Read MoreSchuyler County Secures Agri-Ready Status, Paving the Way for Agricultural Opportunity
Darla Campbell – University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Community Development, Ashley McCarty – Missouri Farmers Care Executive Director, Kevin Buckallew – Missouri Corn Grower Engagement Manager, Schuyler County Commissioners: Anthony Wilson, Drew Bruner, and Jeremy Leffler, Schuyler County farmer Adrian Starbuck and his granddaughters were on hand on February 24, 2025 when the…
Read MoreMissouri legislators propose bills to address immigration
JEFFERSON CITY — With national attention focused on immigration issues, Missouri legislators have joined in efforts to address the issue at the state level but have seen little progress midway through their annual session. More than a dozen bills have been introduced, but the main activity on immigration has been two executive orders…
Read MoreMU Extension guide looks at corn leafhopper
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new University of Missouri Extension publication offers corn growers help in identifying Missouri’s newest corn pest, the corn leafhopper. MU Extension state crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says “Biology and Management of Corn Leafhopper” offers insights on corn stunt disease and strategies to manage this new pest. In 2024, MU…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Wasinger Applauds Boeing Awarded Next Generation Air Dominance Contract
“The most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built.” JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today praised the selection of Boeing for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) contract, awarding the company the development of the F-47, the world’s first 6th-generation fighter jet that will define the future of air combat. The…
Read MoreMU Extension hosts farm management lunchtime webinar series
University of Missouri Extension is offering a five-part webinar series for women farm operators and landowners. Starting April 17, “Farm Management – On My Own” covers the basics of ag leasing, Missouri farmland values, rental rates and custom work rates. “I put this series together because I saw a need for this type of education…
Read MoreQueen City Aldermen Approve Sewer Rate Increase, Discuss Public Meeting Plans
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen convened for its regular meeting at City Hall on Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m., with Mayor John March presiding. Aldermen Brenda Barnes, Becky Douglas, Lewis McBee and Dennis Crabtree were present, along with Dorothy McBee. The board approved the previous month’s minutes and the evening’s…
Read MoreSuspension Lifted for Poultry and Waterfowl Auctions, Shows and Swap Meets
Poultry activities were suspended due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows and swap meets in Missouri effective March 24, 2025. The Department suspended waterfowl activity in January in counties impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to help…
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