Kochia found in NW Missouri soybean fields
Kochia, a highly competitive weed that can reduce yield by as much as 70%, has been found in northwestern Missouri soybean fields. Photo by Wayne Flanary, MU Extension agronomy specialist. Kochia, a highly competitive weed that can reduce yield by as much as 70%, has been found in northwestern Missouri soybean fields. Photo by Wayne…
Read MoreMissouri school funding task force turns its attention to property tax inequities
State Sen. Rusty Black, a Republican from Chillicothe, chairs the first meeting of the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force earlier this month (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). The formula that funds public schools in the state relies on outdated assumptions of local aid, education officials say A group tasked by the governor with reworking Missouri’s formula…
Read MoreMissouri lawmakers could return to session this fall to debate property taxes
House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican, speaks at a press conference at the end of special session on June 11 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Questions about the constitutionality of a property tax cap included in the governor’s stadium funding plan earlier this month may draw Missouri lawmakers back into session later this year.House Speaker…
Read MoreFlorida Man Injured in Highway 61 Crash North of Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Fort Myers Beach, Florida man was injured Friday afternoon, June 27, in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 61 at Route W, approximately three miles north of Hannibal. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 12:55 p.m. when a westbound 2016 Ford F-350, driven by a 32-year-old…
Read MoreHannibal Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Lyon Street
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was seriously injured Friday evening, June 27, when his motorcycle ran off the roadway and overturned on Lyon Street in Hannibal. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:13 p.m. when a 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R, driven by a 31-year-old man from Hannibal, ran…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army Invites Local Jui-Jitsu Practioners To Annual Sweep Away Tournament
Quincy, IL – Martial arts enthusiasts and community supporters are gearing up for a day of competition and compassion at the Sweep Away Hunger Jiu-Jitsu Tournament, hosted by The Salvation Army. Scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Kroc Center in Quincy, IL, this event invites Jiu-Jitsu practitioners across the Tri-State area to showcase their…
Read MorePalmyra SMS Sale Draws Multi-State Buyers
The June 7 Show-Me-Select (SMS) Bred Heifer Sale at F&T Livestock Market drew strong regional demand and solid prices, capping off a successful spring sale season. A total of 182 head of bred heifers sold for an average of $3,926. 100 AI-bred heifers averaged $3,95082 natural service-bred heifers averaged $3,897 Buyers from Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,…
Read MoreWrapping Up June Dairy Month: A Salute to Dairy Farmers and Healthy Choices
Even though June is winding down, it’s never too late to recognize the importance of June Dairy Month, a time to celebrate the hardworking dairy farm families who bring nutritious, delicious dairy products to our tables every day. June Dairy Month has been a tradition across the United States for more than 85 years. Originally…
Read MoreReunion To Be Held
The Annual Hoehne Reunion to gather the decedents of Charles C and Hannah Vahle Hoehne will be July 20th at 12:30pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Palmyra, MO in the church basement. Zion is doing one service that day, so church will be at 9am. Table service and drinks provided, bring a dish to share.…
Read MoreCMU Students Earn Degrees
FAYETTE, MO (06/27/2025)– Central Methodist University celebrated its Spring 2025 commencement on May 10 in Puckett Fieldhouse on the Fayette campus. CMU alumnus Laurence Tucker ’69 gave the commencement address as a packed house of family, friends, faculty, staff, and other guests celebrated the graduates. Students were recognized for earning degrees at the master’s, bachelor’s,…
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