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Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced the 2025 class of The Next21 honorees, recognizing rising real estate leaders who are shaping the future of the Century 21 brand and the global real estate …
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3/6/26
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In April, Mexico residents will see a 4.11% increase to their monthly base rate for trash services.
At its Feb. 23 meeting, the Mexico City Council adopted a resolution that raises the monthly …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/5/26
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In 1946, the Great Britain Prime Minister Winston Churchill was invited to give the prestigious Green Lecture at Westminster College in Fulton.
March 5 marks the 80th anniversary of …
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3/5/26
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Daniel Tiger is a friendly neighbor from the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe. He loves to help, share, and sing songs about feelings and kindness.
Soon, children and families will …
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3/5/26
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Crime, fires and traffic crashes in Mexico are all down since 2024. At the Feb. 23 Mexico City Council meeting, Brice Mesko, Mexico Public Safety Department chief, presented MPSD’s 2025 annual …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/4/26
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Making a difference in one’s community – one’s world – can take on many forms. And the results of those good deeds touch many in the here and now, while forming a lasting legacy that touches …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/4/26
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A fire Friday caused severe damage to a carport and minor damage to a home.
There were no injuries, and the fire was reportedly caused by a yard waste burn that got out of control, according to …
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3/3/26
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The 100th annual Audrain Soils & Crops Conference will be held from 6:20 to 8:40 p.m. March 2 at the top floor of the Hart Career Center at 905 Wade St., Mexico.
University of Missouri …
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3/1/26
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Let’s be honest: pornography is one of those topics most people would rather avoid. It’s uncomfortable, it’s messy, and it feels “private.” But pretending it isn’t shaping our kids, our …
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By Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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3/1/26
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Audrain County Health Department Administrator/CEO Craig Brace announced the promotion of Special Projects Manager/Communicable Disease Coordinator Katie Swaim, RN, BSN, CPN to the position of …
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2/28/26
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Residents of Audrain County now have expanded access to no-cost, industry-aligned technology career training through Per Scholas St. Louis, a nonprofit workforce development organization preparing …
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2/28/26
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Get links to questionnaires submitted by candidates for office in Mexico, Laddonia, Vandiver Village, Community R-6 School District, Van-Far R-1 School District and the Audrain Ambulance District in the April 2026 municipal election.
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2/27/26
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Serviam means “I will serve” in Latin.
It is the motto of Ursuline Academy and alumna Alice Leonatti’s guiding principle.
Leonatti was honored for the many ways in which she serves …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/27/26
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Throughout their years in FFA, students will carefully document all of their progress with their Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
Recently, FFA students were invited to submit their …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/27/26
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To Brian Pursifull, Stephen Jon Oliver was more than a fellow Shriner — he was a father figure and friend.
Before his death in 2020, Oliver served as president of the Little Dixie Shrine Club …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/26/26
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Rachel Howell has been named the new assistant principal at McMillan Early Learning Center.
Howell brings 17 years of teaching experience to the role, including 13 years in kindergarten, …
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2/26/26
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The Mexico High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter, accompanied by advisor Dr. Sarah Gooch, traveled to Moberly Area Community College on Jan. 30 to compete at the District Leadership …
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2/26/26
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Candidate filing for the Aug. 4 primary election opened Tuesday, with 12 Audrain County candidates seeking a spot on the ballot.
This morning, the Audrain County Clerk’s Office reported …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/25/26
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Mexico teachers could see a $1,000 increase to their base salaries.
At the Feb. 17 Mexico School District Board of Education Meeting, Amber Henderson, director of human resources, presented the …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/25/26
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Certified Staff of the Month: Liz Seal, Science Teacher at Mexico High School
From left: Amber Henderson, director of human resources; Liz Seal; Julie Lower-Welch, assistant superintendent; …
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Photos courtesy of Marci Orr
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2/25/26
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Mary Rene Smith, 44– felony driving while license is revoked/suspended and failing to register a motor vehicle/trailer annually with the director of revenue
Bryant Michael Christian, 29– …
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2/24/26
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Visitors from the American Operator podcast and YouTube channel visited Mexico to focus on the resilient way the community has continued to move forward after the tumultuous change in ownership and …
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2/22/26
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While advocates for dementia care services in Missouri emphasize the need for a state dementia care coordinator, legislators raised concerns over the state’s ability to fund the position in a …
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By Emerson Smith and Kate Leverenz, Columbia Missourian
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2/22/26
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GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met on Feb. 9 at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding. The meeting was hosted by members of the Education and Libraries Committee: Lara Ryan, Deborah …
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2/21/26
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Did you know potatoes have more Vitamin C than citrus fruit?
That was the question posed to students in the Nutrition and Wellness class at Mexico High School as they gathered around kitchen …
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2/21/26
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