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2025 Missouri Hunger Atlas Now Available
Document tracks food insecurity trends across state. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Food insecurity is on the rise in Missouri, according to the newly released 2025 Missouri Hunger Atlas. Published every other year, the atlas tracks hunger trends in all of Missouri’s 114 counties and the City of St. Louis, providing local leaders, nonprofits and…
Read MoreKnox County Nursing Home Board Reviews Repairs, VA Resident Update
EDINA, Mo. — The Board of Directors for the Knox County Nursing Home District met for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the facility. Members reviewed upcoming repairs, staffing levels, a notable VA resident case, and plans for the home’s Independence Day celebration. Board members present included Pam Witherow, president; Brenda…
Read MoreKnox County Library Wraps Up Summer Story Hour With Science, Therapy Dog and Reading Awards
Amy Miller and Floki are shown at the Knox County Library on July 23, 2025. Photo submitted EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Library concluded its summer story hour series with two engaging events that brought learning, laughter and recognition to local young readers. On Wednesday, July 23, Amy Miller, Knox County Elementary School counselor,…
Read MoreNew Missouri Laws Bring Big Changes to Area Schools
Superintendents respond to state mandates on cell phones, substitute teachers, and homeschoolers School leaders across Northeast Missouri are preparing for several statewide changes that will impact classroom routines, staffing flexibility, and student participation in extracurricular activities. Recently signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, three new measures aim to improve student focus, address teacher…
Read MoreScam-Proof Your Semester With These BBB Safety Tips
By Don O’Brien If you have a college student who’s starting a new school year, now’s a good time to talk about taking care of their money and personal information while they’re on campus. College is the first time many young adults are out on their own and spending their own money. New students…
Read MoreSave the Date: Whistling Bobs Quail Forever Chapter Announces 19th Annual Fundraising Banquet
Submitted by Larry Reinecke Edina, MO — The Whistling Bobs Chapter of Quail Forever will be hosting its 19th Annual Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Edina, Missouri. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This annual event raises money for local wildlife habitat projects and youth…
Read MorePondering
Pondering Sailboat On the River My husband and I were down by the river one day and saw a sailboat on land. It hadn’t been put in the water yet. The captain of the sailboat wanted to give instructions first on how running a sailboat works before the sailboat was to be put in…
Read MoreRutledge Renegades
Information from sign-in sheets at Zimmerman’s Store in Rutldege, MO. Rosemary Payne36000000637718 – Edina Mercy’s Bridge, Southern “Old Time Gospel” will be at Knox City Assembly of God Church at Knox City, MO on Sunday, Aug. 3rd at 10:30 & 6:30 pm. Be sure to attend the Rutledge Flee Market, Aug. 8 & 9th.…
Read MoreKnox County Kut-Ups Quilt Club Completes 2025 Corn Festival Raffle Quilt
Members of the Knox County Kut-Ups Quilt Club are shown looking at the names of a friendship quilt made by the late Evelyn Glasgow during their June 16 meeting in the basement of the Edina United Methodist Church. Photo by Echo Menges Submitted by Carol Hill, Secretary DRAFT – June 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes…
Read MoreOld Time News
Ten Years Ago – These photos showing the before and after were taken in July 2015. 150 Years Ago, July 22, 1875 – MARKET – New potatoes are selling in town from 25-50 cents a bushel. PROGRESS – Mr. F. B. Williams has just completed the carpenter work of a new church for the Cumberland…
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