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USDA Announces $122,500 Grant Toward Knox County R-1 School District’s Electric Bus Purchase
USDA Rural Development Press Release COLUMBIA, MO, Sept. 16, 2020 – The Trump Administration, along with Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, today announced that the USDA is awarding $122,500 to Knox County R-1 School District to add an electric school bus to its fleet. “Hard working rural Missourians…
Read MoreKnox County Rescue Squad Hosts Drive Through Fish Fry
By Echo Menges On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Knox County Rescue Squad hosted their annual Fish Fry fundraiser at the Bink’s Firehouse in Edina. The event was held on what would have been the Knox County Corn Festival weekend, however, the event was canceled due to the pandemic. The annual Corn Festival Opening Night…
Read MoreMarceline Takes Conference Football Contest From Eagles
By David Sharp Marceline (2-1, 2-0) played very good defense, holding winless Knox County to a single score in weather delayed Saturday, September 12, 2020 varsity football play at Ella Campbell field. Marceline finished the game with an unofficial 27-5 advantage in first downs and a 43-8 win. The Eagles (0-3, 0-2) had…
Read MoreThe Knox County R-1 School District is Moving to Eight-Man Football in 2021
By Echo Menges Knox County, Missouri – Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – The Knox County R-1 School Board voted unanimously to move to an eight-man football program in the fall of 2021 at the Tuesday night regular meeting held in the Knox County High School Cafeteria. The Board voted to approve the recommendation of the…
Read MoreKnox County Library News
Submitted by Knox County Library Assistant Librarian Tracy Mallett Knox County, Missouri – September 2, 2020 – Check out our library windows! We have children s books in the window along with books for juvenile and young adults. We are currently doing a curbside service. Give us a call at 397-2460 and let us know…
Read MoreOld Time News – Published Sept. 2, 2020
140 Years Ago August 23, 1880 Fair Time – Remember the World’s Fair will commence in Edina October 5th. A fine half mile race track has just been completed and many fast horses are expected during the fair. Death – Died at his residence about five miles west of Edina, William Fox. Mr. Fox…
Read MoreGoodbye Stoplight – For Now *Update*
***Update*** According to Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop, the blinking stoplight will be repaired and rehung. By Echo Menges Due to an unfortunate collision, Edina, Missouri, has lost her only blinking stoplight. On Wednesday morning, September 2, 2020, Clifton Ewalt, of rural Knox City accidentally took a right-turn too tight and took out a power…
Read MorePUBLIC NOTICE: FEMA Announces Disaster Assistance Grant Opportunities
Kansas City, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs. A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is posted on the following…
Read MoreHunter Education Skills Class to be Held in Edina, Limited Space Available
Submitted by Jim Robertson The Missouri Department of Conservation will conduct a Hunter Education Skills Class in Edina, MO on September 19, 2020 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. This class will be held at the Knox County Community Center located just north of the court house. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, class size is STRICTLY…
Read MoreLady Eagles Prepare to Open Softball Season
Fans and patrons should be aware that Knox County has adopted a rule that if the district is not having school, their athletic teams cannot play. MSHSAA guidelines stemming from the Covid-19 response allow districts to play if holding virtual classes. Those same guidelines also allow individual school districts to make their own choices about playing with in person instruction or having virtual learning.
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