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Knox City Man Faces Felony Drug, Gun Charges
A Knox City man is facing multiple felony charges after a large amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm was allegedly found during a search of his rural Knox City residence. The home is located on Highway E between Knox City and Newark.
Read MoreKnox County Hosts Northeast District Commissioners and Clerks Fall Meeting
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Approximately 160 local leaders and community members gathered Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at the Knox County Community Center in Edina for the Northeast District Commissioners and Clerks Fall Meeting. The biannual event serves as an opportunity for county commissions and clerks to come together, network and share experiences. Meeting…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire at The Blue Room in Edina
By John Garlock, Printed with permission from KTVO Channel 3 News EDINA, Mo. — A small Friday morning fire damaged a northeast Missouri bar and grill that had risen from the ashes of a December 2022 fire. The fire was discovered around 7:15 a.m. at the Blue Room in Edina. No damage is visible from…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Wins Five First- Place Awards at State Newspaper Contest
The Edina Sentinel Brings Home Eight Awards and Earns Statewide Investigative Journalism Recognition WILDWOOD, Mo. — NEMOnews Media Group newspapers earned five first-place honors and numerous other awards in the 2025 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The award luncheon was held Sept. 12 during the 159th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Among the top…
Read MoreEagles Pitch Shutout At Keytesville, Scotland Co. Rallies for Win Over Highland Cougars
By David Sharp Knox County (2-0) took a 21 point lead in Week Two varsity football play at Keytesville (0-2) and powered to a 58-0 win during September 5, 2025 eight man football action. Carrsen Hayes and Cooper Clair did much of the damage on the scoresheet. The Eagles employed a big play offense and…
Read MorePrimm Appointed to Knox County R-1 School Board Seat During August Meeting
NOVELTY, Mo. — The Knox County R-1 Board of Education appointed Carolyn Primm to fill a vacant seat during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, 2025. Primm was sworn in shortly after the board approved her appointment in a 3-1 vote. Superintendent Alex Van Delft administered the oath of office. Primm will serve the…
Read MoreHusteads Honored as 2025 Corn Festival Grand Marshals
Clayton and Carrol Hustead of Colony were honored as this year’s Knox County Corn Festival Grand Marshals. The Husteads were featured in the annual Corn Festival Parade riding in an ATV behind the Honor Guard. The Husteads are lifelong Knox County residents known for their business the Colony Store, which has been family owned and…
Read MoreFire Destroys Home in Novelty
By Echo Menges A house was lost to fire Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025, at 302 North Seventh Street in Novelty. According to Novelty/Plevna Fire Chief Kent Franke, the fire was first seen by a volunteer firefighter at approximately 8:39 a.m. “One of my personnel saw smoke coming from the east and called it in,”…
Read MorePerfect Weather Accompanies Annual Corn Festival
By Echo Menges The annual Knox County Corn Festival was held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5–7, 2025, at the Edina Town Square with near-perfect weather conditions throughout. The crowd was welcomed opening night at the 4-H/FFA Pavilion with the annual Knox County Rescue Squad Fish Fry, and the festivities continued through the weekend with the…
Read MoreThree Days of Food, Fun and Tradition Set for Knox County Corn Festival
EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Corn Festival is back this weekend with a “Shuckin’ Good Time” theme, promising three full days of food, entertainment and community traditions in downtown Edina. The annual celebration kicks off Friday evening, Sept. 5, with the opening ceremony, prayer and National Anthem at 5:20 p.m. at The Pavilion. Festivalgoers…
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