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Department of Natural Resources awards $1.79 million to Queen City
City will make wastewater treatment system improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 23, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.79 million to the city of Queen City for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project is estimated to total $2.5 million and the city expects to complete it by April 2027.…
Read MoreLancaster Fall Festival: Gather Together for Some Fall Fun!
By Emily Bontrager On Saturday, November 1, be sure to attend the Lancaster Fall Festival on the Lancaster Square. The event will run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Old Settler’s Reunion group is hosting the event. Cole Tippett, president of the Lancaster Old Settler’s Reunion, said the group wants to organize community events…
Read MoreClass of 1975 Holds Reunion
The Schuyler R-1 Class of 1975 recently held their 50th Class Reunion at the Hammermill Restaurant in Downing, Mo. Those in the picture from front row to back are the following: Jamasa (Dell) Miskimins, Rhonda (Harsha) Steen, Larry Bruner, Penny (Beeler) Brummer, Jim Werner, Bana Starrett, Daryl Starrett, Rodney Newland, Louie McBee, Curtis Sidwell, Tim…
Read MoreGravett Makes History as First Female Presiding Judge of 1st Judicial Circuit
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group LANCASTER, Mo. — Surrounded by family, colleagues and a legacy of judicial excellence, Lindsay Gravett was sworn in Friday afternoon as the first female presiding judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit of Missouri. The ceremony, held in the Lancaster courthouse, marked a historic moment not only for Gravett, but…
Read MoreSchuyler County Top District Softball Seed
By David Sharp Schuyler County(8-13) drew the top seed in the Class 1, District 5 Softball Tournament at La Plata. The Tournament is scheduled from October 15-21, 2025. The Lady Rams drew a first round bye and will take on the winner of the Atlanta vs. Bevier game on Thursday, October 16 at 3PM in…
Read MoreHarvest Creates Rural Roadway Hazards
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Busy rural roads are full of hazards in the fall, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. The often rushed harvest season puts extra traffic on narrow, gravel roads early in the morning and late at night. This extra traffic joins school buses making frequent stops on their…
Read MoreGravett Appointed First Circuit Judge
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the First Judicial Circuit. Lindsay G. Gravett, of Lancaster, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the First Judicial Circuit. Ms. Gravett serves as principal of The Gravett Law Firm, LLC. She is also the prosecuting attorney for Schuyler and Clark counties. Gravett…
Read MoreBands, Beats and Big Dreams: Parade of Champions Returns to Kahoka Oct. 11
KAHOKA, Mo. — The streets of Kahoka will come alive with music, movement and community pride on Saturday, Oct. 11, as more than 16 high school marching bands gather for the 34th Annual Parade of Champions. This beloved tradition, hosted by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, promises a full day of exciting performances…
Read MoreSchuyler R1 High School Student Awarded rootEd Undergraduate Scholarship
Schuyler R1 High School announced that Chelsea Miller, Class of 2025 has been awarded a rootEd Undergraduate Scholarship of up to $12,000 annually, renewable for up to five years, to support her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. The rootEd Undergraduate Scholarship is a “last dollar” award, designed to fill critical financial aid gaps after all…
Read MoreRams Find Offensive Rhythm, But Road Struggles Persist in High-Scoring Loss to Greenfield
The Schuyler County Rams showed just how dangerous their offense can be on Saturday night, putting up a season-high 46 points on the road against Greenfield. But despite lighting up the scoreboard, the Rams came up short in a 66-46 loss that dropped them to 1-4 on the year. It was a frustrating outcome for…
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