People & Living

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during  Continue Reading »

State Tech, Linn, Missouri, has announced students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring of 2026. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must  Continue Reading »

Elliott Tyler Bruns Brendon and Madison Bruns, Shenandoah, Iowa, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Elliott Tyler. He was born April 30, 2026, at 6:21 p.m. at  Continue Reading »

By Beverly Clinkingbeard In 1981, Betsy Chapin was teaching the 5th & 6th graders at Westboro Elementary School in Westboro, Missouri. The pupils were given the assignment of asking a  Continue Reading »

Northwest Missouri State University honored its spring graduates during four commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, awarding a record 1,659 degrees while celebrating students’ journeys and offering  Continue Reading »

Peru State College has announced its President’s List for the Spring Term 2026, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. This spring’s honorees include students from Nebraska, 21 other U.S. states, Puerto Rico,  Continue Reading »

Knox True was the first graduate of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program through the Atchison County Library.   The Atchison County Library is proud to announce its first graduate  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Boy Scout Josh Schlueter is pictured helping Tarkio Rotarians Gary Riley and Dean Sparks grill delicious food outside of Hy-Vee Saturday, May 30, 2026. The Rotarians spent the month  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: stuffing mix, saltine crackers, peas, beef stew, pancake mix, syrup, mashed potatoes, chili  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Community Vacation Bible School will be held Monday through Friday, June 8-12, at the Fairfax Methodist Church. This year’s theme is “Heroes of the Bible.” Registration begins Monday at  Continue Reading »

By Cindy Walker Burton Today I read about a term called glimmers. According to Pinterest, glimmers are those moments in your day that make you feel peace, happiness, or gratitude.  Continue Reading »