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Lindquist Veterinary Care Center participated in the 2022 ProPartners Veterinary Networking event that hosted 150 University of MO Veterinary Students. Dr. Jenny Lindquist awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Tori Herron. The event was held in Columbia, MO, on September 10. Submitted by Ken Pamperin
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Submitted by Andy Turgeon, Superintendent DRAAFT – September 19, 2022 – Members Present: Shelly Bugh, President; Andrew Parrish, Vice-President -Via Zoom; Karisha Devlin, Secretary; Kim Jansen, Treasurer; Debbie Hagerla, Member; Alan Peavler, Member; Matthew Reel, Member. Administration: Andy Turgeon, Melissa Vannoy, Nancy Goodwin, Alex Van Delft. Others in Attendance: Echo Menges. Shelly Bugh, Board President,…
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FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation gave a $10,000 challenge grant to the Knox County 4-H Program to be used toward the newly constructed 4-H/FFA Show Barn at the Edina City Lake. FCS and Knox County 4-H Council representatives are shown above during the final days of the building project on Wednesday, September 14,…
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GENE FRANCES RUDD Gene Frances Rudd, age 94, of Ewing, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, Missouri. She was born April 1, 1928, in Knox County, Missouri, the daughter of William S. and Minnie Idell Arnold Pflum. She was united in marriage to JM Rudd on September…
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ELIZABETH CLAIRE WEHRMANN Elizabeth Claire Wehrmann, age 96, of LaBelle, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, in the LaBelle Manor in LaBelle, MO. She was born March 12, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Alvin Thomas and Mildred Marie Hopkins Martin. She was united in marriage to Lloyd William Wehrmann on August…
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CLETUS E. STONE Cletus E. Stone, 85, formerly of Palmyra, passed away at 2:00 am Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his home in San Antonio, Texas. Cletus’s Life Celebration and visitation was held on Thursday September 8, 2022, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. A Memorial service with Full Military rites was performed…
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By David Sharp Abby Becker keyed a seven run Knox County second inning with a grand slam home run over the left field fence during a 15-0 win over Marion County (2-4) in three innings. The September 6, 2022 contest was played at Knox County. Marion County threatened in their first inning but could not…
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By David Sharp Troy-Buchanan Wins 15th Annual Leadoff Classic Over Highland Troy-Buchanan (4- 0) scored two second inning runs to win their 15th Annual Leadoff Classic Varsity Softball Tournament over Highland (3-1) by a 5-1 final score. Bryanna Getz recorded a two out, two run second inning hit. Macie Hunolt doubled in a fifth inning…
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By David Sharp Highland first year head football Coach Caleb Arnsman greeted 38 varsity and JV football players for their 2022 campaign. The Cougars are coming off one of their best all-around football seasons. Highland finished an 8-3 season with a loss to eventual 2021 Class 1 runner up Marceline on the final play of…
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