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Celebrating Success: Palmyra FFA Chapter Banquet
Palmyra FFA officers pose with a $1,000 donation presented by BASF during the chapter’s annual banquet on May 8, 2025, at Palmyra High School. The donation supports local agricultural education and FFA programming. On May 8th 2025, members and supporters of the Palmyra FFA chapter were invited to gather at Palmyra High School to celebrate…
Read More16th Annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic Raises Over $100,000 For Local Healthcare
Hannibal Regional Foundation recently hosted its 16th annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic, officially sponsored by Raymond James Financial on June 11. Thanks to the generous support of many community donors, this year’s Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic raised over $100,000 to support cancer care services and resources in northeast Missouri. 100% of all funds…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Signs SB 81 into Law
JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 81 into law in a significant move to strengthen public safety across Missouri. “Public safety remains one of our top priorities, and with this bill, we are reinforcing that with real action,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “From improving oversight and licensing to supporting law enforcement…
Read MoreSHELF 6-18-2025
100 YEARS AGO JUNE 17, 1925 Farm Bureau boosters from practically every point of Marion county attended the school of instruction held at Palmyra June 13. Among the speakers was Mr. Paul Naylor, assistant county agent leader, who made an excellent talk of the opportunities received from things found out at the state experiment stations.…
Read MoreRural Missouri in Focus: Key Insights from the MU Extension Study Presented in Palmyra
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met on June 10th at Hall’s Hall to hear findings from the University of Missouri Extension’s study on rural community health. Joan Hermsen and Kandice Grossman presented insights gathered from 211 participants across 12 Missouri counties using interviews, focus groups, and case studies. The Extension study aimed…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Discusses Drainage Issues, Approves Key Resolutions, and Highlights Community Fundraiser at June 5 Meeting
The City of Palmyra City Council met on Thursday, June 5th in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. A local resident of Palmyra returned to the meeting wanting to hear updates from the City Council about the drainage issue that is currently happening on their property. The City Council has been reviewing the engineering…
Read MoreJune Is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month—And a Reminder to Help Older Adults Guard Against Scams
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a timely reminder that older adults—especially those affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia—may need extra protection from scams and fraud. According to recent research, changes in financial decision-making and difficulty recognizing scams can be among the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Older adults with memory loss…
Read MoreMarion County Commission OKs Tax Book Updates, Liquor Licenses, AC Repairs and Bridge Project Extension
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission met in regular session on May 13 at the courthouse in Palmyra, approving a range of fiscal, infrastructure, and administrative matters. Fiscal Reports and ApprovalsCommissioners J. David Lomax, Larry Welch and Lacey Miller approved the collector’s report and tax book additions and releases for April 2025. The…
Read MoreMark Twain Casino Raises $1,939.77 for Lewis County Food Pantry through Matching Donation Campaign
LaGrange, MO – June 4, 2025 – Mark Twain Casino is proud to announce the success of its recent charitable initiative, raising a total of $1,939.77 for the Lewis County Food Pantry through a special donation match campaign. Guests were encouraged to donate cash directly to support the local food pantry, and in return, the…
Read MoreGreat River Honor Flight Announces 76th Mission First All-Women Veterans Flight
The Great River Honor Flight Board of Directors proudly announces that the 76th mission will be its first All-Women Veterans Honor Flight. It will be held over two days on June 18 – 19 out of Hannibal, Missouri. A total of 37 veterans will take part on this trip. Of them, 5 served during the…
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