Palmyra City Council Addresses Infrastructure Concerns, Ordinance Updates, and Community Initiatives in April 17 Meeting
Mayor Rusty Adrain being sworn in as Mayor of the City of Palmyra by Deeana Parsons The Palmyra City Council met on Thursday, April 17th at City Hall. The meeting started with comments from a local Palmyra resident. The resident spoke about a city spillway that flows water directly into his property, causing severe erosion…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Renovation Bid, Holiday Festivities, and Jail Improvements
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission addressed a range of county business during its regular sessions on April 7 and April 14, including approving a construction bid for a building renovation, hearing departmental updates, and authorizing holiday events at the courthouse.Renovation at 800 Broadway ApprovedAt the April 7 meeting, the Commission approved a $59,100 bid…
Read MoreProm 2025
KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES: Palmrya R-1 High School 2025 Prom King and Queen candidates are: (Front) Rylinn Plank, Clare Williams and Sydney Compton. (Back) Lynton Bock, Tate Hammond and Mason Smith. The Palmyra R-1 High School 2025 Prom will be held Saturday, April 26. Three senior boys and girls have been selected as King and…
Read MoreFundraiser to Support Poultry Project in Uganda
Pennies for Poultry will host a fundraising event to help support its next poultry project in Bubago, Uganda. The event will operate on a free-will donation basis. Gluten-free options will be available. While these items will be prepared separately, organizers cannot guarantee they will be free from cross-contamination due to the shared kitchen environment.
Read MorePalmyra Panthers Improve to 4-6 for the Season with Gritty Week of Baseball
The Palmyra Varsity Panthers showed resilience, firepower, and flashes of dominance this past week, winning two out of three games to improve their season record to 4-6. A dramatic comeback against Bowling Green, a tough-fought battle with Macon, and a shutout win over Macomb highlighted a week where the Panthers’ grit was on full display.…
Read MorePalmyra’s Sheppard and Dames Earn Silver, Girls Relay Strong at Clark County Relays
Luke Sheppard took second in the 110m Hurdles at the Clark County with a time of 16.22. Kahoka – April 8, 2025Palmyra High School turned in several top finishes at the Clark County Relays, led by Luke Sheppard, who took second in the 110-meter hurdles and high jump, and Daniel Dames, who placed third in the boys 400-meter dash.…
Read MorePalmyra FCCLA Students Shine at State Leadership Conference; Three Advance to Nationals
Palmyra FCCLA members attending the 2025 Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference included (from left) Leah Pontius, Paige Jackman, Maggie Hicks, Lauren Jones, Aubrey Bier, and Travin Rice. The event was held March 16–18 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach. Several students competed in STAR Events, with three advancing to Nationals. Students from Palmyra High…
Read MoreHonk, Hiss, Roar! Truck Rally Rolls Into Palmyra May 6
The Palmyra R-I Parents as Teachers Program will host a Truck Rally on Tuesday, May 6th atthe Palmyra High School parking lot from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Preschoolers will have an opportunity to fine-tune their listening skills and increase their vocabulary as they listen, watch and talk with their parents about how the many vehicles…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Board Reorganizes, Reviews Construction Progress and Approves New Hires
The Palmyra R-I Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the district boardroom. The meeting marked the final session for outgoing Board President Joe Knochel, who was recognized for nine years of service to the students, staff, and community. Superintendent Jason Harper presented Knochel with a plaque…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Auxiliary District 1 Holds Spring Meeting in Hannibal
American Legion District 1 Meets The first District of the American Legion Auxiliary met on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Emmett Shields Post #55 in Hannibal at 2 p.m. District President Linda Maddox called the meeting to order and then District Chaplain, Gail Dietrich gave an opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by…
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