Yard waste drop-off Saturday, Nov. 7 in Eldon

The city of Eldon will host its final yard waste drop-off event of the year from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7 at the public works building at 1000 Highway Y. This event is for yard waste only …

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Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Chicken Alfredo, garlic bread, peas, garden salad, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 29 – Chicken Parmesan, noodles, garlic bread, broccoli, hominy, fruit, milk. Friday, …
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Obituaries
Brian Paul Rulo, 46
Brian Paul Rulo, 46, of Eldon, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 in Rocky Mount.   He was born Jan. 1, 1980, in St. Louis, a son of Charles W. Rulo and Barbara (Schelling) Cunningham.   On Oct. 6, …
Billy Joe Duncan, 77
Billy Joe Duncan, 77, of Eldon, died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1949, in Brumley, a son of the late Clyde and Opal (Luttrell) Duncan. He is survived by: …
Ginger Rae Reichert, 70
Ginger Rae Reichert, 70, of Iberia, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at her home.   She was born June 12, 1956, a daughter of the late Tony Reichert and Joy (Hammack) Reichert.   She is …
Jason “Tiny” “Jammer” Struemph, 50
Jason “Tiny” “Jammer” Struemph, 50, of St. Elizabeth, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1976, the son of Lawrence and the late Evelyn (Veit) Struemph. Mr. …
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 …
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Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Tacos, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Oct. 29 – Pozole (pork soup), beverage, dessert. Friday, Oct. 30 – Baked potatoes, beverage, dessert. Monday, Nov. 2 – …

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Sports
Soccer Eagles gain split
Eugene’s soccer Eagles managed to earn a split in a pair of games over the course of the week, improving their record to 6-10. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Eagles dropped a 5-1 decision to the …
Eldon’s Kamry McQueary delivers a pitch during the Lady Mustangs’ 11-0 win over Battle Monday, oct. 12, in the home finale at Clawson Field.
Eldon softballers belt Battle
Giana Blankenship and Kamry McQueary combined to toss a one-hitter as the Eldon softball Mustangs ended the regular season with an 11-0 win over Battle Monday, Oct. 12, at Clawson Field. …
Eldon’s Hudson Gernenz turns the corner as he competes in the varsity boys race at the Tri-County Conference meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at Eldon Golf and Country Club.
Eldon harriers finish second in Tri-County Championships
Eldon’s varsity boys cross country squad scored its best-ever finish at the Tri-County Conference Championships Thursday, Oct. 15, at Eldon Golf and Country Club. Team scores Blair Oaks …
History
Peck’s Bad Boy - Series about a mischievous prankster by George Wilbur Peck. The first story was published in 1883. The series was so popular the stories were portrayed on stage and in films in the 1920's and 1930's.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The owner of the livery barn kept a billy-goat for its mascot. Now billy was a peaceable creature unless someone teased him, when he would really turn loose with a demonstration. Two boys had been …
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, …
Opinion
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Be sure to vote next Tuesday, Nov. 3, if you're eligible and registered. While it's true there are no races for county offices, there are for state offices and our congressional representation. But …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Despite continued attention from members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat, the U.S. Post Office has gotten worse and worse. There is little doubt that some of what has been hampering timely …
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 …
Neighborhood News

Bond issue support, DESE grant make ag. department renovation a reality

Last year, Tuscumbia school district patrons approved a bond issue for school improvement, with the first promised project the gymnasium refurbishment. This past summer, the gym floor was …

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City of Eldon seeks concrete contractor bids

The city of Eldon is seeking bids from concrete contractors to provide labor for city projects throughout 2027. The city is accepting sealed bids for contractor concrete labor until 11 a.m. …

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Government

Citizen concerns top Iberia council discussion

Citizens concerns over government overreach, limits on cat ownership and water and sewer system improvements headed up a full agenda Monday, Oct. 5 for the Iberia City Council. Allegations of …

It’s official! Miller County voters will be in U.S. Congressional District 3 and Morgan County voters will be in U.S. Congressional District 4 for the November general election. The United …

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 …
Web extra content
How to make the most of AI tools without feeling overwhelmed
Wix reports that small business owners can effectively use AI tools by focusing on specific needs, avoiding overwhelm, and testing one tool at a time.
The myths and risks of diet cleanses
Northwell Health reports that popular "diet cleanses" are often unnecessary and potentially risky, as the body already detoxifies effectively through its organs.
Money questions couples should ask before getting married
TD reports that couples should discuss finances before getting serious, addressing topics like debt and budgeting, to build trust and ensure future stability.
Nearly 60% of nurses say they aren’t fully prepared for the technology they use at work
Carrington College reports nearly 60% of nurses feel unprepared for workplace technology, highlighting a gap between tech adoption and necessary training.
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. …
A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing
The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys
There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …
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 …
Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale
A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …
Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix
A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …