Gardner House Museum
Summer has an official date, which is the 20th of June. It seems that once Summer has arrived that’s one of Palmyras busiest times of the year. Vacation Bible Schools, Parades, Barbeques, Family Reunions , Fairs, Rodeos , Vacations, and 4th of July celebrations you name it ! Lots to pick and choose from. Found in one…
Read More“Watched or Protected?” – Flock Cameras Spark Public Backlash in Palmyra
By Ella Aguilar Palmyra, MO – What began as a routine Thursday night City Council meeting quickly evolved into a heated public forum on surveillance, civil liberties, and the limits of safety technology in small-town America. At the center of the controversy: Flock Safety cameras, a system of license plate readers enhanced by artificial…
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 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 $3,897Buyers from Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and…
Read MoreKatherine Maune named to University of Iowa dean’s list for 2025 spring semester
Katherine Maune of Hannibal was among the more than 8,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester. Guidelines for inclusion on the list are: Degree seeking undergraduate students in the Carver College of Medicine, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the…
Read More28 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
Twenty eight troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The ceremony took place at 9 a.m. at the Patrol Academy gymnasium. Photograph courtesy of MSHP Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday,…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Genealogical Society to Meet in Bethel
The Northeast Missouri Genealogical Society will hold their second meeting of the year on Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m., at Bethel Feast Hall, 127 North Main St., Bethel, MO. A program will be given about the Historic Bethel German Colony. Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. After the program Donna…
Read MorePlan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!
Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday. Whether planning to visit one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or hosting a backyard barbecue, everyone should make safety part of their plans. No matter how you decide to celebrate, your smartest…
Read MoreMDC reminds public frogging season begins June 30
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Get outside and discover nature this summer during frogging season! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds the public that frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Anyone with a fishing permit or small game hunting permit may go frogging for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily…
Read MoreCome Join Us For VBS
Come join us at Zion Lutheran Church for Vacation Bible School Monday, July 7th – Thursday July 10th from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Children ages 3 years to entering the sixth grade are welcome to attend. You may register before VBS by calling the church office at 573-769-2739 (during work hours of Tuesday-Friday 8am…
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