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  Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Chili, cornbread, baked potato, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 8 – Chicken Alfredo, garlic bread, green beans, corn, fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 9 – …
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Obituaries
Dr. Frank Hite Calhoon, 76
Fank Hite Calhoon, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, was born in Belleville, Kan. Sept 29, 1949. He died unexpectedly Sept. 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Moore Calhoon and …
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Jennifer Anne Nichols, 51
Jennifer Anne Nichols, 51, of Holts Summit, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at her home.   She was born Jan. 21, 1975, in Jefferson City, a daughter of Richard and Frances (McCauley) Lovelace. …
Bodi “Bobo” Lee Ochs, 2
Bodi “Bobo” Lee Ochs, 2, of Bellevue, Neb. passed away surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, Sept.30, 2026, at Children Nebraska Hospital in Omaha, Neb.       Bodi was …
Morris (Russell) Clark, Jr., 64
Morris (Russell) Clark, Jr., 64, a native of Jacksonville Fla.,died April 21, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1950 in Jacksonville, Fla. to Morris and Dorothy Jean Clark.   …
Lucy Louise (Crider) Branson, 88
Lucy Louise (Crider) Branson, 88, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.   She was born June 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna …
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Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Breakfast sandwiches, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Oct. 8 – Lasagna, beverage, dessert. Friday, Oct. 9 – Hamburgers, beverage, dessert. Monday, Oct. 12 – …

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Sports
The Iberia softball Rangers won their seventh consecutive Frisco League Softball tournament championship Sept. 3, Members of the team are, from left, front row: Kya Yoakum, Kily McElroy, Makenna Shelton, Jaylyn Piggott and Katie Pryor; middle row: Paylyn DeVore, Brooklyn Moulder, Prezlie Fritchey, Journi Vail, Harlee Luttrell, Eva Duncan and Honey Mayhew; back row: Ansley Martin, Alaina England, Natyli Wilson, Adalyn Duncan, Lilly McComb, Brooklynn Baxter, Payson Duncan and Tenley Meredith.
Softball Rangers wins Frisco League Tourney
Perhaps the third certainty in life, following death and taxes, is the Iberia Lady Rangers winning the Frisco League Softball Tournament. The Lady Rangers continued their dominance in the event, …
Mustangs struggle in 28-0 loss
It was not a good day at the office for the Eldon football Mustangs as the Versailles Tigers posted a 28-0 win Friday, Sept. 4, at Eldon . Mistakes and turnovers marred much of the first half. …
History
Clem and Martha Bax Berendzen
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Clem & Martha Berendzen by Joe Pryor Nov. 2, 2009 Several weeks ago The Miller County Historical Society Museum had a delightful visit with the Berendzen sisters. They went to donate …
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The flood of 1943 The flood of 1943 destroyed homes and businesses all along the Osage River. At Bagnell Dam the battle to save the power plant drew hundreds of volunteers. “By May 1943, …
Oh, if those limbs could talk! - Trail tree, or marker or thong tree, in northern Miller County. Indians bent and tied white oak saplings with thongs to train their growth in the direction of springs and other features. A sapling from that era would likely have a circumference of at least 100 inches today. They are the silent witnesses to the history of Miller County.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Harmony Mission Trace “An Osage trail led from Western Missouri to the mouth of the Osage River, later replaced by the old Harmony Mission Trace. An Osage-Shawnee trail crossed the Osage …
Opinion
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Currently, Missouri is in the last month of traditional Daylight Saving Time, scheduled to "fall back" Nov. 1. Those of us who are up early know that at 7 a.m, it's still very dark. There is a …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Flock cameras and data centers are all over the news. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe issued an order that taverns some license plate reader cameras in the state, but not all of them. It's …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Missouri voters are being treated like dirt by Missouri politicians. If you watch or read any local news at all you have heard about the two maps for congressional representation Missourians have …
Neighborhood News

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Eldon council awards paving bid

The Eldon City Council Tuesday, Sept. 22 awarded bids for paving streets, relining sewer manholes and lines and approved entering into a contract with Katelyn Skinner of LO Environmental LLC to …

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Government

Voters may vote in different congressional district in November

Miller County voters, who cast their ballots in the new Fifth Congressional District in August, could be voting in the Third Congressional District in November. Likewise, Morgan County voters, who voted in the Fourth Congressional District in August, could also vote in the Third Congressional District in the general election.

Water system operator speaks to Eldon council

The Eldon City Council Tuesday night, Sept. 8 heard a presentation from Alliance Water Resources about services they offer cities in overseeing water and sewer operations. “We do not buy …

Eldon yard waste drop-off this Saturday

The city of Eldon will host a yard waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Sept. 12 at the public works building at 1000 Highway Y. This event is for yard waste only and …
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Rethinking the cost of engagement rings
ModGents reports couples are rethinking engagement ring costs, prioritizing personal budgets over traditional salary formulas amidst financial pressures.
The pros and cons of being a surrogate
Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.
Digital for efficiency, human for empathy: What renter preferences reveal about modern customer expectations
Zego reports that customers prefer a balanced approach to service, favoring digital for efficiency and human interactions for complex issues.
Saving for multiple financial goals
Ally Financial reports on managing multiple financial goals by prioritizing deadlines, calculating savings, and using automation to streamline the process.
Average home equity gains topped $200,000 in six states as renters faced heavy housing costs
Griffin Funding reports that rising home values boost financial security for homeowners but further burden renters, with equity gains reaching over $200,000 in six states.
Could your shoes help you focus? 8 surprising ways to boost executive function
Understood reports on boosting executive function with strategies like using air purifiers, body doubling, wearing "home shoes," and listening to specific sounds.
Before you turn up the heat this fall, take a moment to look, listen and smell. Your HVAC system may be giving you useful information, and an inspection can help you understand what it means.
Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You?
(NAPSI)—When temperatures drop, many homeowners turn on their heating systems, sometimes for the first time in months. That seasonal startup is a good opportunity to pay attention, not just to …
Stop putting off home repairs: Prices are only going up
TheZebra.com reports that homeowners should address repairs now, as costs are rising due to labor shortages and material tariffs, making delays costly.
How applying for a personal loan affects your credit score
BHG Financial reports that applying for a personal loan can temporarily lower your credit score due to hard inquiries, but responsible management can help improve it over time.
Publishers said this book about quilters wouldn’t work. Now Hollywood is calling.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Eli McCann's debut novel "Stitched" defied industry doubts and gained Hollywood interest, celebrating older women in Utah's quilting community.