Lewis County, Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration is open for the eighth annual River Bluffs Paint Out. The communities of Hannibal and Canton are the hosts of the two-day plein air painting event May 3-4. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they create paintings outdoors and on-site. Painters will converge upon Canton on May 3 and Hannibal…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) was the host of the Missouri Small Schools Band Directors Association (MSSBDA) Festival on March 6, offering a day of music education and professional development for small school music educators and their students. The event brought together several talented student ensembles. MSSBDA’s mission is to support and empower small…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — One person was seriously injured in a Sunday morning crash on U.S. 61. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident happened at approximately 3:55 a.m. Sunday March 16, on a snow-covered bridge two miles south of Taylor. A 2012 Buick Enclave, driven by a 50-year-old man from Hannibal, was traveling southbound…
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EWING, Mo. — Heartland Resources, Inc. will be holding a steak dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, in the Queen of Peace Hall. The dinner will be supplied and cooked by the Lewis and Marion Counties Cattlemen’s Association. Tickets are $50 per guest. The evening will include a silent auction and musical…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships designed to support high school and college students in the region. Both renewable and one-year awards are available from 18 endowed funds. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements based on donor intent, offering…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced two new accelerated programs in the criminal justice and education departments designed to meet the demand for qualified professionals in both fields by allowing students to complete their degrees more efficiently while gaining hands-on experience. In a press release, Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger said, “As the demand…
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La GRANGE, Mo. — A Hannibal woman is facing two felony charges after she fled law enforcement officers in Wakonda State Park in Lewis County in July and was arrested last week. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were called to a disturbance at 12:02 a.m. on July 2, 2024, at Wakonda State Park.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A LaBelle man wanted on a domestic assault in the first degree charge was arrested Monday in Hannibal. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were contacted on Dec. 29, 2024, by the Missouri Children’s Division regarding a domestic assault that occurred on Dec. 27, 2024, in La Belle. An adult female…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Mabee Art Gallery has announced the opening of its exhibition, “Organized Chaos,” featuring the works of two dynamic contemporary artists, Lisa Walker and Nikki Ponce, both visiting professors from Carl Sandburg College. The exhibition is on view through March 28. Organized Chaos delves into the complexities of modern life, offering…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 3 and while supplies last. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri recently announced the success of its 2024 campaign. “The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is more than just a holiday toy drive. It provides a lifetime of hope and security to children and families in need,” Stephanie Cooper, Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced a scholarship opportunity for transfer students called the Transfer for Excellence Scholarship Competition. The college will be accepting applications through Thursday, April 17. This prestigious initiative is designed to support exceptionally talented students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to thriving in both the…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced the success of its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Lions Club in LaGrange that resulted in raising $1,945. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where every dollar donated in cash up to $100 was matched by the casino in free play.…
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Canton native and veteran Trey Lindsey, a member of Seal Team 6, is back home this weekend to speak at Saturday’s Lewis Co. Lincoln Days event. He talks about his service and what his post-military career looks like.
Read Full Article The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently released reports detailing several arrests made in northeast Missouri between Feb. 14-18. Joseph V. Rosenburg, 42, of Quincy, Ill., was arrested at 12:25 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, in Lewis County. He was taken into custody on a Marion County warrant for a traffic violation. Rosenburg was transported to…
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CANTON, Mo. — Radazaih “Cookie” Whittington, an entrepreneur, TV and film producer and educator, will serve as the spring 2024 Konneker Leader in Residence at Culver-Stockton College. Whittington, a 2017 graduate, has experience in media production, having worked on shows such as “Sesame Street” and at organizations like Tyler Perry Studios. Her career includes roles…
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CANTON, Mo. — Members of the Culver-Stockton College staff made their annual visit on Feb. 9 to the Canton Christian Church to celebrate the covenant between the college and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The importance of the college’s ties to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was affirmed through the service. In a…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Theatre Department of Culver-Stockton College’s production of “Staged Readings” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb. 15, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Mabee Foundation Little Theatre/Black Box in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Admission is free to all C-SC…
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CANTON, Mo. — Andrew D. Walsh, professor of religion and philosophy at Culver-Stockton College, has been recognized for his contribution to The Routledge Handbook of Politics and Religion in Contemporary America, a comprehensive volume that explores the intersection of politics and religion in contemporary society. The book, edited by Jeffrey Hayes and leading scholars in…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently released the names of students named to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Requirements of the President’s List are as follows: The following students were named to the President’s List for fall 2024:
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has released the names of students named to the Honors List for the fall 2024 semester. Requirements of the Honors List are as follows: The following C-SC students have been named to the Honors List for the fall 2024 semester:
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently released the names of students named to the Provost’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Requirements of the Provost’s List are: The following students were named to the Provost’s List for fall 2024:
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La BELLE, Mo. — A Shelbyville woman was arrested on a Lewis County warrant for one count of resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department reported the charge, a Class E felony, against Heather L. Mollet, 37, stemmed from an incident that occurred in La Belle on Jan. 13. At…
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CANTON, Mo. — Canton native and former Navy Seal Trey Lindsey will speak Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Caldwell Building, 30200 Missouri Route 16. Doors will open at 5 p.m. His presentation, “Achieving Your Objectives,” draws from his personal and professional experiences to inspire and equip audiences with actionable insights. Topics include leadership, resilience and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College and Clarke University recently announced a partnership offering students a direct pathway into a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. This collaboration establishes a “3+1” program allowing students to earn their bachelor’s degree from Culver-Stockton College after three years of undergraduate coursework and the first year of the DPT program…
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