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  March Regular Meeting Minutes Submitted by Margaret Gibson, City Clerk DRAFT  – March 9, 2026 – The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with Mayor Linda Kerr presiding. Aldermen present: Dot Kriegshauser, Delmar Strange, David Bugh, Rick Yoakum, Staci Rimer (arrived later), Don Crim. Absent: none. Others present: Roger Parton, Superintendent of Utilities; Peggy Collinge, City Treasurer; Echo Menges, Edina Sentinel Editor; David Dudley, Chief of Police; Brenda Swedberg, City Attorney; James Robertson, Bright Futures Knox County Board President. Mayor Kerr called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and gave the invocation. The pledge of allegiance was…

COLUMBIA, Mo. — New federal tax changes will affect some seniors and car buyers beginning in the 2025 tax year, providing potential deductions on income for seniors and certain vehicle purchases, according to Andrew Zumwalt, director of the University of Missouri’s Personal Financial Planning program. Deduction for filers 65 and older For taxpayers age 65 or older by the end of the year, the law allows a deduction of up to $6,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married couples filing jointly, assuming both spouses are age 65 or older. “While this tax benefit is often referred to as ‘no…

NEMO – Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce. Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus throughout the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture from March 1-7 during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week! According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, “A 2021 study of the…

By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Superintendents across northeast Missouri say three proposed property tax measures moving through the Missouri House could significantly reduce funding for rural school districts — potentially affecting staffing, programming and long-term financial stability. The legislation — Missouri House Bill 2780, Missouri House Bill 1766, and Missouri House Bill 2329 — would change how personal property is assessed and how local tax rates are calculated under the Hancock Amendment. While supporters say the bills would reduce tax burdens, rural superintendents say the revenue impact on schools could be severe. Clark County R-1: “You Can’t Lose Half…

By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce will host its Closet Genius Trivia Tournament this Saturday, March 7, at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with game play beginning promptly at 6 p.m., one hour earlier than in years past. The event will feature 10 categories of trivia questions with 10 questions in each category, making for a 100-question contest. Teams may include up to eight people, and the cost is $10 per person. Mulligans will be available for $2 each, with up to 10 allowed per team.…

Working smoke alarms reduce risk of dying in a fire by one-half JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” for the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean reminds them to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home fire safety plans. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, when clocks move forward one hour. “Changing your clocks is a perfect reminder to make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly,” State Fire Marshal Bean said.…