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Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Meatloaf, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas & onions, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 15 – Ham & beans, cornbread, spinach, roasted red potatoes, fruit, milk. …

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Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Beef or chicken liver/OR chicken tenders, biscuit, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans/onions, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 15 – Oven fried chicken, roll, mashed …
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Obituaries
James Leroy Connell, 91,
James Leroy Connell, 91, of Eldon, died Tuesday, Oct, 13, 2026, at Heisinger Bluffs Living Community in Jefferson City.   He was born   June 4, 1935, in Eugene, a son of the late James …
Janice Nadine (Haugen) Robinette, 81,
Janice Nadine (Haugen) Robinette, 81, of Ulman, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Care Center.   She was born March 25, 1945, in Duluth, Minn., a daughter of the late Howard and Inga …
Karla Denise (Thorson) Gier, 61
Karla Denise (Thorson) Gier, 61, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, kindness, and selfless love for …
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. …
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Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Sweet and sour chicken, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Oct. 15 – Spaghetti and meatballs, beverage, dessert. Friday, Oct. 16 – French toast, beverage, dessert. …

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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

Rush crowned MU Homecoming king

Austin Rush was crowned University of Missouri-Columbia Homecoming King Saturday, Oct. 3 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Rush, a 2023 Eldon High School graduate, is a senior nursing student and …

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Government

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 …

Eldon sales tax up slightly for the year

Bolstered by increases in use tax and fire   tax revenues, Eldon sales tax revenues stand two percent higher than 2025 numbers. Meanwhile at the county level, sales tax revenues are up …

Federal court says use 2025 map for general election

The ping pong game between the 2022 and 2025 Missouri Congressional District maps has taken yet another turn. With absentee voting underway and ballots mailed out based on the 2022 map, a …
Web extra content
Why fashion’s obsession with the 'perfect body' is starting to fade
Felina reports that fashion's obsession with the "perfect body" is fading as more people embrace diverse body shapes, pushing for clothing designed for comfort.
Five retirement planning mistakes that can come back to haunt you
The Retirement Group reports on five retirement planning mistakes that can haunt you, including poor tax strategies, Social Security timing, and healthcare costs.
Why does menopause cause joint pain? The estrogen connection explained
Doctronic reports that menopause-related joint pain stems from declining estrogen, which affects inflammation, cartilage, and joint lubrication. 
Top cities for teachers in terms of rents and salaries
Apartments.com reports on the best cities for teachers, highlighting those where average rent is below 30% of teacher salaries, including Spokane and Buffalo.
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to spend part of the day putting things away, federal data shows
Closet World reports that federal data reveals women are nearly twice as likely as men to spend time organizing and putting household items away.
Where off-season buyers are finding the best deals this fall
PropertyReach reports that off-season buyers can find great real estate deals in fall as family buyers leave the market, creating motivated sellers and less competition.
The mental load of modern parenting and why so many parents feel overwhelmed
BetterHelp reports highlight the overwhelming mental load modern parents face, juggling invisible tasks and stressors like work, finances, and social pressures.
Survey finds 77% of US family caregivers are at a breaking point
Aeroflow Urology reports 77% of U.S. family caregivers are overwhelmed, with many reducing work hours or quitting. 
Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.
Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …