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Knox County Library Hosts Story Hours With Special Guests and Summer Fun
Karen Hall reads to children during story hour at the Knox County Library on June 25, 2025. Photo submitted by Sarah Pflum Knox County Library Hosts Story Hours With Special Guests and Summer Fun The Knox County Library continued its popular summer story hour series with special guest readers, prizes and themed activities for…
Read More2025 Knox County 4-H/FFA Open Horse Show Results
Kigar James won the Tony Shaw Memorial Sportsmanship Award Buckle sponsored by Tonya Hamlin in memory of Tonya’s dad. This award goes to a participant that is respectful, encouraging, and shows other sportsmanship characteristics throughout the show. By Sarah Huffman This year, the Knox County 4-H/FFA Open Horse show took place on Saturday, June…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Collision North of Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A LaBelle woman and a juvenile passenger were injured Wednesday evening, June 25, in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 61, approximately two miles north of Hannibal. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 6:38 p.m. when a 2012 Ford Fusion, driven by a 17-year-old male from Hannibal,…
Read MoreMizzou Field Days Set for Sites Across the State
Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Center Field Day File Photo 2023 – Photo by Echo Menges Ag centers to host producers, share innovations and practices.Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for these regional events in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share their findings. Press Release From August…
Read MoreHurdland’s 153rd Fourth of July Celebration Promises Two Days of Music, Fun, and Tradition
HURDLAND, Mo. — The longest-running Independence Day celebration in Northeast Missouri returns for its 153rd year as the town of Hurdland welcomes visitors for two full days of patriotic fun, community spirit, and small-town charm next Thursday and Friday, July 3 and 4, 2025. Organized by the Hurdland Fourth of July Committee, the celebration will…
Read MoreKnox County Court Cases – 6-25-25
06/16/2025 – 25KN-PR00018 – EVA LAVAUN HATFIELD, DECEASED – PR Small Est Affidavit w/o Wil 06/17/2025 – 704641585 – ST V JASON HARDEN – Description: Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt { Infraction RSMo: 307.178 }, Date: 06/03/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON 06/17/2025 – 704641584 – ST…
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site MENU
WED., JUNE 25 Fried chicken, pots., gravy, cream corn, fruit cobbler THURS., JUNE 26 BBQ Rib sandwich, pasta salad, sliced tomatoes, fruit, peanut butter cake FRI., JUNE 27 Fish filet, fried pots. w/onions, pickled beets, cornbread, peach crisp MON., JUNE 30 Hamburger steak w/onions, cream peas, baked pot., fruit, Texas sheet…
Read MoreKnox County R-1 Board Approves Budget, Curriculum and Policy Updates for New School Year
EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County R-1 Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to handle a full agenda of fiscal planning, curriculum adoption, and policy revisions as the district prepares for the 2025-2026 academic year. During the meeting, the board unanimously approved the preliminary annual budget for the upcoming school year, following…
Read MoreKnox City Rural Fire Department to Host Annual Fish Fry
KNOX CITY, Missouri — The Knox City Rural Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with dine-in and carryout options available. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. and will continue until the food runs out. Fire dues will also be collected at the event. The cost is $50 for the…
Read MoreKnox County Historical Society to Host Civil War Program on ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson
William T. "Bloody Bill" Anderson EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Historical Society will host a special historical program focused on the guerrilla warfare of northern Missouri during the Civil War, with a particular spotlight on the infamous Confederate leader William T. “Bloody Bill” Anderson. The event will take place on Monday, June 30 at…
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