Area News
Bright Futures Hosts Annual Fishing Day
Bright Futures Knox County volunteers Don Collop, Crystal Murr and Jim Robertson are shown measuring, weighing and recording this year’s Fishing Day entries in the 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds show building on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Photo by Echo Menges By Echo Menges Bright Futures Knox County hosted its annual Youth Fishing Day at Edina City…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce to Host Annual Meeting
By Echo Menges The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is poised to host the 2025 annual membership meeting on Monday, June 16, at 6 p.m. at IDK Cafe in Baring. All chamber members are invited to attend and will be treated to up to two fried chicken dinners per business membership in gratitude for…
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site Menu
WED., JUNE 11 Fried chicken, pots., gravy, carrots, strawberry shortcake THURS., JUNE 12 Meatloaf, scalloped pots., cabbage, fruit, coconut dessert FRI., JUNE 13 Salmon cakes, cornbread, potato salad, green beans, fruit jello MON., JUNE 16 Sloppy Joe, tater tots, corn salad, fruit, banana bar TUES., JUNE 17 Creamy turkey…
Read MoreLibrary News
Dr. Michael Duzan poses with young readers dressed in surgical masks and gear during Wednesday’s Story Hour at the Knox County Library on June 4, 2025. The event kicked off the library’s Summer Reading Program with a medical-themed story time and giveaways. Photo submitted Submitted by Sarah Pflum, Librarian The Knox County Library has…
Read MoreStott Honored by Missouri Broadcasters Association
Hometown Radio Group GM and Sports Director Corey Stott (left) was recently honored at the recent MBA convention in the Best Play-by-Play category with a second place in the state award. Presenting the award is MBA Immediate Past Board President Janelle Moffett (right). Photo submitted Press Release OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Hometown Radio Group…
Read MoreHighland Hires New Boys Basketball Coach
By David Sharp Highland High School has announced the hiring of Matt Thomas as their new head boys basketball coach for the 2025-26 school year. Thomas replaces Whitney Edmondson who resigned after the 2024-25 season after two years as Cougar boys head coach. Matt Thomas has been in education for 27 years. “Matt has…
Read MoreKnox County Land Transfers and Marriages
Submitted by Knox County Recorder of Deeds Audrey Hamlin following a Sunshine Law Request Marriages Recorded Roy Carlyle and Shannon Downing were married on 5-3-25. Billy Davis and Karla Ellis were married on 5-5-25. Mervin Borntreger and Katie Borntreger were married on 5-15-25. Land Transfers Recorded A Warranty Deed was transferred from Gail…
Read MoreKnox County R-I Board Approves Facility Plan, Curriculum, and Staffing for 2025–2026
EDINA, Mo. (May 20, 2025) — The Knox County R-I Board of Education approved a series of staffing changes, curriculum additions, and facility improvements during its regular and executive session meetings Tuesday evening. Among the actions taken, the board accepted the resignations of Lacy Hayes, a classified employee, and Dawn Llewellyn, a certified teacher. Both…
Read MoreKnox County R-I Earns Perfect Score on 2025 School Bus Inspections
EDINA, Mo. (June 5, 2025) — Knox County R-I School District received a 100% approval rating during the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2025 annual school bus inspection program, with all 17 of its buses passing inspection on the first attempt. According to results published by the Patrol’s Driver and Vehicle Safety Division, zero buses were…
Read MoreKnox County Water District Reports Violations, Changes Report Distribution Method
EDINA, Mo. (June 5, 2025) — Knox County Public Water and Sewer District 1 reported two regulatory violations during 2024 and changed how it distributed its annual water quality report to the public — for the first time opting not to publish the results in the local newspaper. According to the district’s 2024 Consumer Confidence…
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