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Fire Prevention Week 2025 Focuses On Safe Use Of Battery-Powered Devices And Understanding Fire Risks Related To Tech Devices
Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 5-11, 2025 – centers on lithium-ion batteries in the home JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries that if used incorrectly or damaged, can overheat, start a fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Oct.…
Read MoreLocal residents chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Schuyler County
Lancaster, Mo. – Kade and Chelsea Jackson and family of Downing were among the Missouri families honored at the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 11 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The Jackson family was chosen as the Schuyler County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension and the Adair/Schuyler…
Read MoreCardinals Career Day
On Wednesday, September 17, FBLA students participated in the St. Louis Cardinals Career Day. They began their morning at Busch Stadium and engaged in a college fair, where they had the opportunity to talk to college recruiters from all over the Midwest. The students had a chance to ask about their specific career interests and…
Read MoreQueen City Moves Forward With $717K Sewer Bond, Clears Backlog of City Business
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen advanced multiple items of city business in recent meetings, including approval of a $717,000 sewer system revenue bond and the acceptance of contractor bids for local maintenance. In a special meeting held Sept. 10, the board unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a…
Read MoreDrew Bruner: From Shingles to Shepherd
Jeana Curtis, for Missouri Farmers Care As a fresh college graduate with a history degree, Drew Bruner was living his best life working for John Deere with a construction business on the side. He thought he’d make construction into a career, until one day he roofed a farmhouse for a retiring farmer and the job…
Read MoreSchuyler County Court Cases – 9-4-25
08/18/2025 – 25SY-PR00014 – IN THE MATTER OF: HARVEY EUGENE SPEARS – PR Guardian/Conserv – Adult 06/16/2025 – 25SY-CC00027 – PROTECTION ORDER: RYALS, JOHN T – CC Adult Abuse Stalking 08/19/2025 – 220246998 – CITY OF QUEEN CITY V ARPIT KUMAR – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (20-25 Mph Over) { Ordinance RSMo: Not…
Read MoreSchuyler County Court Cases – 8-28-25
08/13/2025 – 704680974 – ST V THOMAS ANTHONY LOGRASSO – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11 – 15 Mph) { Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010 }, Date: 08/08/2025 – MO HP GENERAL HEADQUARTERS 08/13/2025 – 704680975 – ST V ISAH GENE WEBB – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 6-10 Mph) {…
Read MoreLearn to fish with MDC in Kirksville this September
Three free fishing events will be held at Spur Pond throughout the month. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Beginner anglers are invited to learn to fish with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at three separate events at Spur Pond in Kirksville this September. All fishing poles, tackle, and bait will be provided, and MDC staff will instruct…
Read MoreStacy Chuites named to Missouri State University’s summer 2025 dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, MO (08/22/2025)– Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Stacy Chuites of Glenwood (63541) made the list.…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Sets Tax Rate, Approves Staffing and Prepares for Fall Activities
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education handled a full agenda during its August 20 regular meeting, approving the 2025-26 tax levy, updating staffing assignments, and reviewing preparations for the new school year and fall sports season. Board members unanimously approved a total tax levy of $4.10 per $100 of assessed valuation,…
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