King Austin – Eldon High School alumni Austin Rush plays alto saxophone with the University of Missouri Marching Mizzou band Saturday, after being crowned Homecoming king.

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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Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Roast beef, roll, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 8 – Chicken stir fry, fried rice, Oriental vegetables, egg roll, fruit, milk. …
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Obituaries
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. …
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.   …
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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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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

Eldon FFA hog roast, work auction Saturday, Oct. 3

The Eldon FFA alumni will host its annual hog roast and work auction Saturday, Oct. 3, in the high school commons. The meal will be served from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with curbside service available. …

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Government

Iberia council addresses nuisances, pet ownership at September meeting

The Iberia City Council Tuesday, Sept. 15 voted 3-0 (Alderman Stacie Howk absent) to enact ordinances dealing with the board of health, nuisance violations, grass clippings and leaves on streets and …

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 …
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How real estate can help build generational wealth
Buchanan Street Partners reports that real estate is a key avenue for building generational wealth, providing income, tax benefits, and appreciation over time for families.
The trucking companies with the worst federal safety scores
THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys reports on trucking companies with high out-of-service rates based on federal inspections. 
What every woman should know about menopause and heart health
Hone Health reports that heart disease is the top cause of death for U.S. women, with perimenopause seen as a key time to monitor cardiovascular health.
Why you sweat more in Halloween costumes, and how to stay fresh anyway
AXE reports that Halloween costumes cause excessive sweating due to synthetic fabrics, layers, and limited airflow. 
The faster-turnaround advantage: How preferred SBA lenders help businesses move quickly
Plains State Bank reports that Preferred SBA lenders expedite loan approvals for small businesses, providing critical financial support quickly, especially during economic downturns. 
Put the credit cards away. Workforce Pell will help pay for career training
The 74 reports that Workforce Pell Grants will help low-income students cover career training costs, expanding access to quick credential programs.
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 …
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 …