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By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Nutrition Site raised nearly $2,900 during its annual basket raffle and soup luncheon held Nov. 1, coinciding with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Fall Winter Vendor Fair at the nearby community center. The nutrition site served an assortment of soups — chili, vegetable beef and potato — along with sandwiches, cookies and bottled water for free-will donations. Raffle tickets for themed gift baskets were also sold for $1 each. Proceeds from the fundraiser support daily meal service for local seniors, including on-site lunches and home-delivered meals throughout the county. Part…

By Gregory Hughes – Courtesy of KTVO Channel 3 News EDINA, Mo. — Nov. 14, 2025 – A northeast Missouri man will soon be one of the newest members of the Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame. Jared Niemeyer, owner of Jared’s Jams, is scheduled to be inducted November 22nd, this is a feat only 80 people have achieved. “I feel really really biggest honor,” Niemeyer said. “And my parents raised me very very well.” Last week Niemeyer, of Edina, was informed he had been selected to go into the hall a goal he’s been hoping to accomplish for years.…

BRASHEAR, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Adair County R-II School District, better known as Brashear Schools. The district earned 89.2 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation and placing among the top-performing small districts in Northeast Missouri. The APR evaluates schools on academic achievement, student growth, attendance, graduation, and readiness for college or careers. Brashear’s results show high academic performance across multiple subjects, strong attendance, and perfect graduation rates. In English Language Arts, Brashear’s mean proficiency index (MPI) was 390.9, slightly above…

LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Lewis County C-1 School District, commonly known as Highland Schools. The district earned 71.4 percent of the total points possible under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6), maintaining full accreditation. The APR evaluates each district on academics, growth, attendance, graduation, and readiness for college or careers. Highland’s report shows strong performance in several areas, including social studies and science, along with excellent graduation rates and full compliance with state and federal standards. In English Language Arts, the…

HES PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY – Ten Highland Elementary School students got to be “Principal for the Day” as a reward for highest sales of PTO candy bar! These very professional principals gave out Positive Office Referrals, made announcements over the intercom, visited classrooms, emailed teachers, supervised in the hallways and at recess, and attended a meeting with district administration. They had some great ideas to share about the future of our district! This was an incredible real world learning opportunity for them and gave Mr. Scifres and Ms. Carmody a lot of help at the end of a long…

Senior Elijah Reel and Junior Ruah Park traveled to Moberly HS on Monday November 3rd to audition for the NEMO All-District Band. There were almost 300 students auditioning for a spot in the ensembles. Elijah was named the first chair euphonium in the Honorable Mention Band (2nd band). Elijah is the only KCHS student in the past 30 years (maybe ever) to make district band all four years of high school. Ruah was named the ninth chair clarinet in the District (top) Band. He is now eligible to audition for the all-state band on December 6th. They traveled to Troy…

EDINA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Knox County R-I School District. The district earned 72.7 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The APR evaluates school districts on academic achievement, growth, attendance, graduation, and readiness for college or careers. Knox County’s results show steady progress in several areas, particularly in science and social studies, along with strong attendance and full compliance with state standards. In English Language Arts, Knox County posted a mean proficiency…