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Every table that Missouri Military Academy had to offer was filled quickly Thursday night.
The United Way of Audrain County hosted its fourth annual Power of the Purse fundraiser Thursday …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/18/26
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Baseball cards and poetry may seem like an unusual combination, but to Justin Hamm, they make perfect sense
Hamm, Missouri’s Poet Laureate, was recently awarded a $50,000 fellowship …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/17/26
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Van-Far Alumni and Friends board members met Aug. 27 and completed arrangements for their Annual Reunion event. This year alumni, school personnel and friends are invited to gather at the Family Life …
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9/17/26
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She may not have taken home the Miss America title, but Miss Missouri 2026 Tabitha Crain didn’t come home empty handed.
During the Miss America 2026 competition, Crain was named second …
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9/16/26
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Megan Fouch was known for her compassion and strength.
Early Saturday morning, her family, friends and community gathered at Teal Lake Park to prepare for the inaugural Megan Fouch Memorial 5K. …
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9/16/26
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Robert Eugene Graf II , 62– fourth-degree assault - subdivision 6 - special victim
Takesha Marie Burton , 46– violating an order of protection for an adult
Casey Jerome Minter Jr. , …
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9/14/26
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on Aug. 27, at noon at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Copresident Tricia Jackson followed by the Pledge of …
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9/11/26
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Before the chair exercise class started, after everyone took their seats, instructor Dedra Heath walked up and down each row and counted the participants.
When she reached 100, the …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/10/26
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At the Missouri State Fair, Brant and Coltin Cope of Martinsburg chose to make an impact beyond the showing by donating their market hogs through Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Hogs for Hunger, …
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9/10/26
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For the Salty Heifers Co., the goal has always been to give back.
That’s why co-owners Barb Jones, Jacie Jones and Lindsy Swaim started the Helpful Heifers Foundation, a …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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On Sept. 6, Debbie Kaufman celebrated a milestone few people ever reach: 50 years of service to one organization and one community.
Through five decades of healthcare transformation, one thing …
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9/9/26
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On Sept. 6, Debbie Kaufman celebrated a milestone few people ever reach: 50 years of service to one organization and one community.
Through five decades of healthcare transformation, one thing …
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9/9/26
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Mexico City Council approved a total of $2,500 in tourism funding to support advertising campaigns for two local events during its Aug. 24 meeting. The Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation …
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9/9/26
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Get ready to shop, eat, explore and enjoy an afternoon downtown at Mexico Market Madness, sponsored by Mainstreet Mexico, on Sept. 13 from noon to 4 p.m.
This downtown flea market is a …
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9/4/26
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The city of Mexico offers its employees one of the most competitive health insurance plans in the area, but its wages are falling behind the market.
Mexico City Council members approved a …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/4/26
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Community R-VI School District recently announced its participation in the expanded rootEd Missouri Career Advising Initiative, a statewide effort to ensure rural high school students have access to …
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9/4/26
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Mexico’s taxes are increasing slightly, but the difference is less than a penny.
The city of Mexico set its property tax rate for the 2026 Property Tax Levy following a public hearing during …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/3/26
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Mexico Middle School physical education teacher Becca Bates has been named a 2026 Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators (MOSHAPE). Bates’ …
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9/3/26
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The winners of The Mexico Ledger’s Back to School Photo Contest, sponsored by Melody’s Quality Jewelry, have been announced. There were a lot of great entries.
First place goes to Blake …
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9/2/26
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It’s officially pulling season, which means the Mexico Young Farmers are as busy in the fields as they are at the tracks.
The Mexico Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull will be …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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9/2/26
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The Mexico City Council imposed an initial 90- day moratorium on the consideration of all data centers.
According to a news release issued by City Manager Bruce Slagle, the moratorium is …
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9/2/26
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Missouri Military Academy welcomed Zane Whorton as chaplain on Aug. 16, bringing extensive experience in pastoral ministry, youth programming and spiritual development to the Academy. Whorton has …
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9/2/26
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National Association of Counties President George Dunlap announced his appointments to NACo committees during the organization’s annual conference last month in New Orleans. Among the appointees …
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8/30/26
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New changes are coming to Missouri hunting regulations, with a focus on keeping infection rates low and simplifying regulations for hunters.
Starting this year, hunters will be asked to do …
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By Emma Becker, Missouri News Network
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8/30/26
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I wanted to take a moment in this month’s column to thank the citizens of Audrain County for electing me to another term as your Prosecuting Attorney. Since 2009, I have served this County as its …
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By Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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8/29/26
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