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Van-Far School District rejects A-F school grading system
The Van-Far Board of Education is formally rejecting the A-F school and district grading framework. In a unanimous vote, board of education members approved a resolution opposing the A-F grading …
Mexico DAR chapter hosts September meeting
The Mexico, Missouri chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Sept. 14 at the Carlson House for a luncheon followed by a regular meeting.  Special guests were Becky Osbourn, …
Mexico Planning and Zoning Commissioners Jim Dye and Dave Wilburn consider a proposed ordinance regulating data centers within Mexico's city limits during the meeting Tuesday.
Mexico Planning and Zoning approves data center ordinance language
  The Mexico Planning and Zoning Commission approved proposed ordinance language regulating data centers Tuesday. The proposed ordinance would establish requirements for data center …
Future graduates of the Getting Ahead class pose for a photo with the Mexico City Council. The class attended the Oct. 12 meeting to better understand how public meetings operate. Front row from left: Shelby Allen, Janessa Bowers, facilitator Carolyn Lewis, April Ferrell, Lisa Smith, Kelley Marie Bryson, Maria Layman and Michael Halling. Back row from left: Mexico City Council members Dr. Alexander Finck and Ron Ray, Mayor Steve Haag, Chairman pro-tem Chris Miller, Council Member Vicki Briggs and City Manager Bruce Slagle.
Mexico Council approves Chamber funding, airport board appointment
The city of Mexico and the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will continue their partnership for another year. During its Oct. 12 meeting, the Mexico City Council approved the city’s annual …
U.S. 54 overpass in Kingdom City to close for demolition in late October
U.S. Route 54 over Interstate 70 in Kingdom City is set to close in late October for the old U.S. 54 bridges over I-70 to be demolished. During this weekend-long closure, I-70 will be narrowed to one …
Mexico woman injured after falling asleep at wheel on Route FF
A Mexico woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Audrain County early Sunday morning. The 27-year-old driver fell asleep while traveling east on Route FF in a 2021 Nissan Armada, …
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Obituaries
Clifford Lee Mongler
Clifford Lee Mongler, 83, of Mexico, died Oct. 19, 2026, at his home. Visitation is Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:15 a.m. at Arnold Funeral Home. Online condolence may be …
Richard Ray Schremp
Richard Ray Schremp
Richard Ray Schremp, 69, of Mexico, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a legacy that will live on through his …
Barbara Jean Moore
Barbara Jean Moore of St. Peter, Minnesota, died Oct. 11, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Oct. 24, at the Campbell Community Center in Campbell, Minnesota followed by the …
Edwin Clay Mills
Edwin “Ed” Clay Mills, 73, of Mexico, died Oct. 15, 2026, at Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 21, at Arnold Funeral Home with a burial to follow …
David Wayne Kemp
David Wayne Kemp
David Wayne Kemp, age 68 of Mexico MO, passed away on October 8, 2026 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital in Columbia MO. David was born on February 28, 1958 in Mexico MO to Floyd and Ruby …
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