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Christmas Extravaganza Held in Edina
By Echo Menges The Knox County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Extravaganza attracted shoppers and families on Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023. Chamber businesses located in Edina participated in a “passport” promotion and offered special hours to attract area holiday shoppers early on. The Knox County Community Center hosted the annual Gift Fair. Chamber’s annual…
Read MoreKirksville Pulls Away From Lady Cougars in Fourth Quarter
By David Sharp Kirksville got eight fourth quarter points from Junior Paishynce Fouts, helping open up an even contest in the girls season opener for both teams. The Lady Tigers edged Highland by a 43-35 final score at Kirksville in November 21, 2023 varsity girls play. The Lady Cougars started off well. Highland led 17-14…
Read MoreQuilts for Victims of the Baring Tornado
DONATES QUILTS TO BARING RESIDENTS – The Sew N Go Quilt Guild of Memphis, Missouri, has been busy the last two months. After hearing of the Baring tornado on Aug 5, 2023, the charity committee decided that all residents that lost their homes would receive a quilt. The guild has always donated a quilt to…
Read MoreNo One Injured in Grain Truck Rollover West of Edina
November 16, 2023 – When an eastbound Dr. Dale Gregory of LaPlata came over a crest on Highway 6 on Thursday afternoon in his grain truck – he was confronted by a slow moving combine followed by a long line of cars. Gregory told The Edina Sentinel he moved to the left lane to avoid…
Read MoreReel Named To All-State Choir
Reel Named earns All-State Honors and Makes School History – Senior Agnes Reel made school history on November 4, 2023, when she earned a spot in the Missouri All-State Choir for the second year in a row. Only six singers from Knox County R-I have made the ensemble in the school history. None prior have…
Read MoreSmall Business Administration Opens Temporary Office in Edina
Low Interest Loans Available to Knox County Residents and Businesses Affected by Storm Damage By Echo Menges If you are a Knox County resident or business owner and have been affected by storm damage between July 29 and August 14, 2023, you likely qualify for disaster assistance through the Small Business Administration. This is for…
Read MoreIDK Cafe in Baring Reopens 95 Days After EF2 Tornado Damage
By Echo Menges Just 95 days after the tiny town of Baring was devastated by an EF2 tornado, the new and improved IDK Cafe has reopened to customers. Restaurant owner Shannon Downing credits the ability to reopen quickly to the tenacity of local volunteers and the support of the surrounding community. Downing has been in…
Read MoreEmma Harshberger Signs With Ivy League Softball Team
By David Sharp Highland All State softball player Emma Harshberger has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for Cornell University at Ithica, New York. Harshberger inked her commitment at the Highland High School Commons on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Emma Harshberger is a four year starting softball player for Highland. She pitched…
Read MoreNight of Giving Fund Raiser Held at Knox Co. High School. Softball Pitcher of the Year Appears
By David Sharp Knox County High School hosted a community based fund raising event on Saturday, November 11, 2023 for two of their students with serious medical issues. Knox County graduate Lance McMahon along with 2023 Softball of America Pitcher of the Year Montana Fouts spoke to and posed for pictures with supporters from all…
Read MoreNew Laboratory Opens at Greenley Research Farm
USDA Rural Development Announces Investment in Soil and Water Research Laboratory To Help Researchers Reduce Analysis Cost, Improve Productivity, and Complete Laboratory Submitted by Shinae Young, USDA Rural Development Community Development Specialist COLUMBIA, Mo., Nov. 9, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and Missouri State Director Kyle Wilkens announced a $100,000…
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