Iberia school board makes capital project decisions

Capital projects took up a majority of the Iberia School Board’s time at its Oct. 28 meeting. Reese Construction is finishing up the drainage projects on campus and a “punch …

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Obituaries
Sandra Pope, 68
Sandra Pope, 68, of Eldon, died after a courageous, short battle with cancer Nov. 4, 2025, at Lake Regional Health System. She was born July 22, 1957, in Jefferson City, a daughter of Lloyd …
John Charles McDonald, 67,
John Charles McDonald, 67, of Weldon Spring, died Monday, Nov, 3, 2025, at Barnes St. Peters Hospital.   He was born September 11, 1958, in St. Louis, a son of the late Charles Freddie and Anna …
Judy Looten, 82
Judy Looten, 82, of Olean, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1943, to Joseph Allen and Jean (Haynes) Allen (Reu) …
Mary Elizabeth Cyrus, 67
Mary Elizabeth Cyrus, 67, of Eldon, died Oct. 29, 2025. She was born Nov. 3 1957, in Lebanon, a daughter of George and Betty (Parish) Jones. She was united in marriage to Malcom Cyrus in August, …
Bennie “Roger” Flaugher, 77
Bennie “Roger” Flaugher, 77, of Eldon, died Oct. 30, 2025, at Harry S Truman Memorial VA Hospital. He was born March 18, 1948, in Eldon, a son of Bennie and France (Bond) Flaugher. He was …
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Special Sections

Lights of Hope display Sunday in Eldon

Eldon’s Rock Island Park will be lit up for hope this Sunday evening, Oct. 12. Mark Runyan will host a Lights of Hope display from 5 to 8 p.m., using all of the lights of hope purchased …

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Sports
Members of the St. Elizabeth softball team celebrate on the infield following their 2-0 win over the Silex Lady Owls in the MSHSAA class 1 quarter-final contest Saturday, Oct. 25, at. St. Elizabeth. With the win, the Lady Hornets advance to their 10th Final Four, set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Meador Park in Springfield.
Lady Hornets blank Silex, return to Final Four
St. Elizabeth got clutch performances from a seasoned veteran and a rookie Saturday, Oct. 25, in the MSHSAA Class 1 quarter-final match at St. Elizabeth. Senior catcher Charli Duemmel came …
Eldon’s Drew Hinds breaks away from a pair of California defenders for a big gain in the fourth quarter of the Mustangs’ 36-28 loss to the California Pintos Friday, Oct. 17, at Victor Field.
Mustangs suffer tough-luck loss
Eldon fought back twice to tie the game, but the California Pintos took advantage of a costly turnover in a 36-28 win over the Mustangs Friday, Oct. 17, at Victor Field. California marched right …
The Eldon Lady Mustang golf squad won the MSHSAA Class 2 Golf Tournament Oct. 20-21, at Meadowlake Acres Country Club near New Bloomfield. Members of the team are, from left: coach Matt Frey, Tinley Hull, Jordyn Neeley, Lily Henley, Callie Webery, Haven Evers and coach Mike Cummings.
Queens of the course
The Eldon Lady Mustang golf squad led by six strokes after day one of the MSHSAA Class 2 Golf Championships Oct. 20-21, at Meadowlake Acres Country Club. But Eldon head coach knew no lead was …
History
11th hour - Local veteran Jim Clark rings the bell at the Miller County Museum on the hundredth anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in memory of all who served in The Great War. (photo is a screenshot from a video)
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Great War [Gerald Schultz, A History of Miller County, Missouri]   “In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,” [John …
Burris Hotel, Eldon, MO, circa 1931
(Photo is the property of Tom Loving.
It was sent to him by Willis Ann)
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Burris Hotel through the eyes of  Willis Ann Weatherholt Wolff “Don't you worry, old girl. We've been through a lot together and we'll get through this, too.” …
The Eldon Public Library
at the City Hall building.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Celebrating more than 100 Years of the Eldon Public Library In the fall of 1923 committees were formed to create a public library. Most homes had few books. Schools stretched their funds to …
Opinion
BERNSKOETTER’S REPORT
Happy Halloween The weather has finally turned to fall accompanied by crisp air and the changing color of the leaves. Missourians are once again celebrating one of the finest and most …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Well, we’ve lived through another time change. I hate the changing back and forth from standard to daylight and back to standard time. Pick one and stay with it, I say. Not a fan of daylight …
On the 'UP' Beat
Sentimental journey There’s an old song title by this name, and it’s actually a very nice song. Well that kind of sums up today for me, as it was two years ago   (Nov. 5) I …
Neighborhood News

Marching Mustangs are UCM champions

The Eldon High School Marching Mustang band took Grand Champion honors Saturday, Oct. 25 at the University of Central Missouri Homecoming parade band competition. This included a perfect score from …

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Halloween community events planned

In an attempt to provide safe fall events, area churches and organizations are hosting events. Below is a look at those events. New Life Assembly of God New Life Assembly of God at …

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A researcher’s view on using AI to become a better writer
The Hechinger Report explores the potential of AI, like ChatGPT, to improve student writing while cautioning against over-reliance on technology.
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