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You Are Not Alone I was sitting quietly in that little exam room that the nurse takes you to when you visit the doctor. They leave you in there saying, “The doctor will be right with you.” That may or may not be true, but even a few minutes alone can seem like…
Read MoreRutledge Renegades
Jim & Kathy McKee – S.W. City, MO Allen Good – I like the haystacks on Monday! The Diner is very clean! Thank you! Stacey & Mike – Camping here, Great food! Thank you! Nancy Hallford – Jesus is Lord! Thomas Katmaine Grandma & Grandpa Elden & Donna Weaver – PA. Here with Brian &…
Read MoreTeach Your Child About Online Safety and Privacy
By Don O’Brien The new school year is getting underway and your child will be using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their personal information. Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam online. While…
Read MoreKnox County Court Cases – 8-6-25
Knox County Court Cases Compiled by Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group Information obtained from courts.mo.gov The following information is arranged as follows: filing date, case number, case title, case type, and, where applicable, charges filed, date, and arresting agency. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 07/29/2025 – 25KN-CR00042 –…
Read MoreKnox Marriages Recorded in July
Donald Bruegenhemke & Angela Harrington were married on 7-14-25 Melvin Martin and Mary martin were married on 7-19-25. Dennis Gonnerman and Stephanie Kincaid were married on 7-27-25.
Read MoreKnox County Land Transfers for July
Submitted by Knox County Recorder of Deeds Audrey Hamlin following a Sunshine Law Request A Trust Deed was transferred from Wilmer Burkholder Family Trust and Betty Burkholder Family Trust to Amos E. and Sabrina L. Horst for STR 15-61-11 on 7-1-25. A Warranty Deed was transferred from Richard Eugene Parrish to Jeff and Diane…
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site MENU
WED., AUGUST 6 Turkey, dressing, noodles, pots., gravy, green beans, cake, ice cream THURS., AUGUST 7 BBQ ribs, scalloped potatoes, carrot salad, fruit, chocolate pudding FRI., AUGUST 8 Ham, sweet pots., Lima beans, brownie, fruit MON., AUGUST 11 Tater tot casserole, cold salad, broccoli, cookie TUES., AUGUST 12 TACO salad,…
Read MoreOld Time News
40 Years Ago, July 31, 1985 – 4-H AUCTION – Bill Hayes of Knox City was one of several auctioneers to donate time and equipment use to the Knox County 4-H/FFA Auction on July 27, 1985, on the north side of the Courthouse. 150 Years Ago, July 29, 1875 – PROGRESS – The first brick…
Read More10-Cent Increase Approved for Student Meals, Staff Hires in July Meeting
EDINA, Mo. — Students and staff will see small increases in school meal prices this fall after the Knox County R-1 Board of Education approved updates during its July 15 meeting. Meeting at 6 p.m. in Board Room #500, the board voted unanimously to raise the price of student lunch from $2.60 to $2.70 and…
Read MoreBirth Announcement: Preston Allen Pike
Preston Allen Pike MEMPHIS, Mo. — Preston Allen Pike was born at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis at 6:26 p.m. on July 16, 2025. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He is the son of Kara Mallett and Andy Pike, both of Edina, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Michelle…
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