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Schuyler County Commission Minutes
May 18, 2026 The Schuyler County Commission convened in regular session on May 18, 2026, with the following officers and members present: • Jeremy Lefler, Presiding Commissioner • Anthony Wilson, Associate Commissioner • Drew Bruner, Associate Commissioner • Lisa Small, County Clerk • Kathy Steen, Deputy County Clerk • Chris Waddle, Road and Bridge Supervisor Presiding Commissioner Jeremy Lefler called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The agenda and minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting were approved with no additions or corrections. The motion passed 3–0. Public Comments and Business Bills were reviewed, signed, and distributed. Chris Waddle…
Read MoreYour Local Library Is Not Just About Getting A Book Anymore!
The Schuyler County Library now offers something for everyone. It has become a gathering place for all ages in the community to expand their horizons. Once a month it transforms into a play place for “Toddler Time” where children between the ages of 2 and 5 interact in a learning environment with games and other children. For adults there are lots of options. Looking to moderate exercise? Come check out the “Movin’ and Groovin” with Karen” on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Want Bingo, they have it every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Want to learn to play an instrument,…
Read MoreEugene Eagles End Ram Playoff Run With Come From Behind Victory
By David Sharp Schuyler County and Eugene battled on even terms until the Eagles pushed five runs across the plate during the bottom of the fifth inning, advancing to the Class 2 Baseball Championships at Springfield on June 1-2, 2026. Schuyler County finished a fine season with a 22-4 overall record. Seniors Brody Bragg, Kaden Snowbarger, Mason Windy, Colin Oliver, Gage Brownell, Cohan Meade, Marcus Miller, Lathan Martin, Caden Veatch, Brody Weaver, and Huck Brown played their final games for Schuyler County. Huck Brown laced a two out, two RBI second inning double for the game’s first scores. Lathan Martin…
Read MoreHow Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm, along with Gurpreet Kaur, assistant research professor in the MU School of Natural Resources, and others, shows how excess water affects crops, soils and nutrient management, and outlines strategies farmers can use to reduce losses. Flooding submerges plants, while…
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