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Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. During this time, troopers will take part in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort), which includes increased patrol, strict enforcement of traffic laws, and providing assistance to motorists. Last year during the 2024…

By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce and the Edina City Work Crew are gearing up for a full slate of holiday activities this weekend, including the annual Small Business Saturday events and the courthouse tree lighting. After weeks of uncertainty over whether the “magic tree” project would come together in time, organizers confirmed that two 20–30-foot Christmas trees will be installed at the base of the courthouse steps and lit Saturday evening. The Edina City Work Crew has been working steadily this week to assemble the trees and install the city’s Christmas decorations throughout…

By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — City crews returned to the intersection of North Main and East Marion streets on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to install a new drainage pipe as follow-up work to a water main break that occurred the previous day. The six-inch main was damaged late Monday morning during underground fiber-optic installation by an outside contractor, causing a citywide loss of water pressure and prompting a 48-hour boil order for all Edina water customers. Water service was restored by mid-afternoon Monday, and the boil order expired Wednesday, Nov. 19, after required testing cleared the system. City Wastewater Superintendent…

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…