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Applications for Missouri Century Farms open Feb. 1
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension Ag and Environment team and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. Applications to be recognized as a 2026 Missouri Century Farm open Feb. 1. Deadline is May 1. To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: The Necessity of Shooting Sticks
The buck suddenly appeared on the path that ran below me along a dry creek bed. Sometimes that’s what deer do — one minute there’s nothing to see, and the next there’s a deer standing there. If the buck continued on the way he was walking, he would come to within more than 50 yards of me. If I had been using a different gun, I would have already taken the shot. However, I wasn’t using just any rifle. Lying across my lap was my Thompson/ Center Hawken black‑powder rifle, loaded with 60 grains of fffg powder topped by a…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Approves Flooring Bid, Staffing Additions and Mileage Rate Increase
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education met in regular session Jan. 21 and approved several items, including personnel changes, a flooring project, and an increase in mileage reimbursement, while hearing reports from district administrators on attendance, academic progress and facility improvements. The board approved the hiring of Bobby Bair as a custodian. In addition, several individuals were added to the substitute list: Latisha Snider and Joseph Crawford as teacher substitutes; Lisa Nagel and Natasha Nolte as bus driver substitutes; and Kathleen Miller as a paraprofessional substitute. Board members voted unanimously to increase the district’s mileage reimbursement…
Read More“That’s powerful. That’s America.”
The Inside Story About One Northeast Missouri Man’s Journey to Become a U.S. Citizen By Echo Menges For those of us born into it, citizenship is often something we don’t think much about. We grow up with a passport, the right to vote, the ability to work and live freely — and rarely question whether that will ever change. But for Javi Gil, 51, of rural Rutledge, none of those things were guaranteed. Not even after spending decades in the United States, raising a family, leading a fire department, and dedicating his life to public service. When delays in renewing…
Read MoreNominations Open for Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence at Hospice of Northeast Missouri
Nominations are now open for the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence. The award was established in 2023 thanks to the generous donation by Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville to the Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. The endowment created assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers who go above and beyond in their service to hospice care and the patients of Hospice of Northeast Missouri. Nominations for this prestigious award are accepted for both hospice team members as well as volunteers. Nominations are open until March 9, 2026 and the nomination form can…
Read MoreMyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way
Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area (Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby Counties), this is the only option to file federal and state taxes for free locally. MyFreeTaxes.com allows residents to file from their phone, tablet, or computer, often in under an hour.…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I traveled to Upton, Wyoming, to go on a pronghorn antelope hunt. I’ll be honest: I was nervous about the trip. I planned for it all summer and did a lot of shooting with my Remington Model 788, chambered in .243. I did this because I…
Read MoreSchuyler County FFA Celebrates Season of Growth, Leadership
December 22,2025 By Madison Byrn The Schuyler County FFA chapter has enjoyed a productive season marked by community engagement, leadership development and national recognition. We are proud to share the following updates from our recent activities. Our annual fruit sale, held throughout August and September, was a tremendous success. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Schuyler County community. Your continued support of our fundraisers directly enables our members to participate in premier leadership and career development opportunities. In November, 10 of our members traveled to Indianapolis to attend the 98th National FFA Convention. This event serves as a cornerstone…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just a movie, but I connected with Father Lonergan. He reminded me of my pastor for many years, Dr. David Castrodale. I knew I could ask him anything at any time for advice; I knew he loved the Lord and was serious about his duties. But…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region like ours— is encouraged to participate. There is no prerequisite to take the two-hour training for the first time or to refresh your knowledge for those who have taken storm spotter training in the past. This year, The Edina Sentinel/ NEMOnews Media Group is partnering…
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