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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) announced that he is currently accepting applications from North Missouri students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or U.S. Naval Academy. “One of the greatest honors I have as North Missouri’s Congressman is nominating students to serve at our nation’s service academies,” said Graves. “Outstanding young men and women from the district go through the application process each year. The process isn’t easy, but these students continually prove they are up to the challenge. Any student who is interested in attending a service academy…

As Palmyra High School seniors near graduation, April 30 marked a pivotal moment in their lives as they celebrated Decision Day and finalized their plans for life after high school. This is the deadline by which many students commit to their post-graduation plans, whether that means attending a university, enrolling in a trade program, or entering the workforce. Recent trends across Missouri reflect a shift in how students define success after high school, with increasing diversity in the paths they choose. For many Missouri seniors, attending a two- or four-year college remains the most common route. Statewide estimates suggest that…

By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is presented by Hunters Hot Rods & Customs and is open to all vehicle types. At 6 p.m., the Hurdland Volunteer Fire Department will host a cornhole tournament, offering a $500 payout. The tournament is part of the evening’s lineup of activities designed to engage the…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 7, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a new app to raise awareness of flooding and drought conditions across the state. Developed over a three-year period, the free Missouri Flood & Drought app uses data from MoDNR’s network of steamgages and soil-moisture sensors to display real-time conditions,…

    MARION COUNTY — Marion County voters turned out at a rate of 29.81 percent for Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, with 5,493 ballots cast out of 18,426 registered voters. Unofficial results showed voters approving the countywide Homestead Property Tax Credit, while rejecting Proposition 61, Monroe City Proposition No. 1, and narrowly approving Hannibal Proposition…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 27, 2026 – History will come to life in the birthplace of the 33rd President when Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, visits Lamar on Thursday, April 30. Daniel will host a special evening of storytelling and personal reflection at Lamar’s Thiebaud Auditorium, offering a rare…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 13, 2026 – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at Jefferson LandingState Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include a discussion…

Hannibal, MO – The Executive Director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, Denise Damron, recently joined fellow United Way leaders from across Missouri for a special evening at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion hosted by Governor Mike Kehoe. The gathering provided an opportunity for collaboration and discussion around strengthening communities throughout the state.…