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By Echo Menges HURDLAND, Mo. — A citizen-requested petition seeking a more comprehensive audit of the Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 took center stage during a public town hall meeting Wednesday evening, where organizers outlined what they say are ongoing concerns with the district’s governance, finances and transparency. The citizen petition follows a separate audit already initiated by State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Dist. 18), who requested the Missouri State Auditor’s Office review the district earlier this year. Green told attendees she supports that audit but believes a citizen-requested audit, which requires verified voter signatures, could allow auditors…

By Echo Menges The 2026 Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair officially opened Tuesday evening at the fairgrounds north of Edina with a celebration of youth achievement, community involvement and county tradition. Before the evening’s awards and presentations, fairgoers enjoyed a free community meal sponsored by The Citizens Bank of Edina. Bank employees and volunteers served the bank’s traditional hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks at no charge, continuing a longstanding opening-night tradition that drew a large crowd to the fairgrounds. The opening night program recognized dozens of 4-H and FFA members for their accomplishments in the Art Hall before crowning…