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Palmyra Senior Performs in New Years Day Parade in Rome, Italy
Submited by Marsh Fohey The Palmyra High School Pom Squad attended the Varsity NDA Camp at Jefferson City, MO. where they got different ribbons for showmanship, technique, and an All American Nominee. They got the technique growth award and superior on their final team routine at evaluation. It was an amazing week and at the…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 School Board Approves New Gym Floor, and Sets Calendar
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the district boardroom. The meeting covered a variety of topics, including updates on academic programs, legislative developments, and district projects. Scholar Bowl Team Prepares for Spring CompetitionsThe Board heard a presentation from Kaitlin Hopke,…
Read MoreMarion County R-II Advances No-Tax-Increase Bond Issue and Renews Superintendent’s Contract
The Marion County R-II Board of Education convened on January 14, 2025, with Board President Jared Stewart calling the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Member Aaron Zook was absent initially, and Board Member Aaron O’Laughlin joined via phone.Approval of Agenda and Consent ItemsFollowing the Pledge of Allegiance, the board unanimously approved an amendment…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Music Department Receives $10,000 Donation from Cynthia Brown Rohrer Trust
The Palmyra R-1 music program will benefit from the generous donation from from JD Rohrer, co-trustee of the Cynthia Brown Rohrer Trust. The Palmyra R-1 Music Department recently received a generous $10,000 donation from JD Rohrer, co-trustee of the Cynthia Brown Rohrer Trust. Cynthia Brown Rohrer, a 1967 graduate of Palmyra High School, later earned…
Read MorePalmyra Senior Performs in New Years Day Parade in Rome, Italy
Devyn Spratt traveled to Rome to perform in the New Year's Day Parade. The Palmyra High School Pom Squad attended the Varsity NDA Camp at Jefferson City, MO. where they got different ribbons for showmanship, technique, and an All American Nominee. They got the technique growth award and superior on their final team routine at…
Read MoreDr. Ben Carson to Speak at Hannibal-LaGrange University
Ben Carson Hannibal, MO – Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce that renowned neurosurgeon, philanthropist, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson, will deliver a keynote address on March 13, 2025 at 7pm. The event will take place at the Maybee Sports Complex on the HLGU campus and is expected…
Read MoreDriver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 61 Near Taylor
TAYLOR, Mo. — A single-vehicle crash early Monday morning on U.S. 61 at the north split in Taylor resulted in minor injuries to the driver, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Jan. 13, when a southbound 2014 Hyundai Sonata traveled off the right…
Read MoreThree Palmyra Incumbents Seek Reelection as Filing Deadline Nears
PALMYRA, Mo. — With the filing deadline approaching for the April 8, 2025, municipal election, three incumbents in Palmyra have announced their bids for reelection. Leading the list is Mayor Rusty Adrian, who is seeking another term in office. In the First Ward, Alderman Brock Fahy has filed for reelection, while Second Ward Alderman Steve…
Read MorePama Adopt A Child Program Helps 47 Families This Year
Submitted by: Susan Schwanke, Adopt A Child Coordinator for PAMA Palmyra, Missouri – especially at Christmastime – with it’s blue lights sending a glow over a quaint and bustling Main Street, might make one reminiscent of a fictional small town like Bedford Falls, the setting for the Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”. In this…
Read MoreDepartment Of Natural Resources Awards $226,000 To Palmyra
City will plan and design drinking water system improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 20, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $226,000 loan to the city of Palmyra for planning and design work related to the city’s ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide vital interim financing to cover…
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