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Palmyra Middle School students qualify for National Junior High Finals Rodeo this week in Des Moines
PALMYRA, Mo. — Six students from Palmyra Middle School recently competed in the Missouri Junior High Rodeo finals held May 17-18, and five of them earned a position on the Missouri National Junior High rodeo team that is competing this week through June 29 at ithe 19th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in…
Read Full Article Hannibal Cannibal early registration deadline is Monday; runners to follow different route this year
HANNIBAL, Mo. — This year’s Hannibal Cannibal will be run on Saturday, July 6 with the early registration discount period ending at midnight on Monday, June 24. People are encouraged to sign up now to save on the registration fee. Register online at hannibalcannibal.com or in person at Hannibal Regional Foundation, 175 Shinn Lane. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Thursday night fire on Third Street in Hannibal has been listed as incendiary. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at approximately 8:44 p.m. Thursday, June 21, for a report of a structure fire at 201 S. Third. Upon arrival, HFD crews made an offensive attack and had the fire under…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Pickleball Club, in conjunction with Hannibal Parks and Recreation, is putting on a youth pickleball camp designed to teach the basics of pickleball, which will include fundamental techniques, rules of the game and strategy, all taught by experienced players. The camp will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. July 8-10 at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to seniors who graduated from Hannibal High School. Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded in George H. Riedel’s name for banking or business. Two $1,000 scholarships went to candidates with an interest in social advocacy. Riedel and his father served as directors for F&M Bank…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for June is a bald cypress at 3890 Highway MM at the home of Sally Bouyea. This stately conifer turns rich brown in the fall, loses its needles in the winter and grows a new set in the spring. The tree was medium-sized when the Bouyeas moved…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will offer its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., as cooling centers during the summer when heat advisories are issued. The cooling centers will have varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center – 405 Vermont, Quincy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A “Birds of Summer” walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for individuals who like to see and hear birds. The program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s interpreter guide Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Participants should meet at the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Riedel Foundation grant of $7,500 will help stock food pantries that serve Hannibal residents. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is part of the Feeding America network and buys in bulk, which allows the purchase of greater quantities of food. In Hannibal, that food is distributed through Douglass Community…
Read Full Article Happy Father’s Day to all the special fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and great-great-grandfathers. Let them know how much you appreciate them and how special they are to you. The weather has been great for all your gardening and yard work. The one thing we see is not having enough rain for all the plants in gardens…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The eighth annual Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department cardboard boat races will be held Saturday, June 22, at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Registration deadline for the races is Thursday, June 20. Youngsters team up to build their best cardboard boat and attempt to ride in their boats for as long…
Read Full Article MEXICO, Mo. — Miss Columbia Abby Plenge of Kahoka reached the final eight during the final night of competition at he Miss Missouri Scholarship Competition Saturday at Missouri Military Academy. Miss Kansas City Ashley Berry of Clinton was crowned the winner. She is the daughter of Mark and Amy Berry. Berry is a student at the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists submitted images of original works for the ninth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. There were 183 entries submitted this year, including 133 entries in the adult division and 50 in the youth division. Adult division winning images to be featured on a digital billboard are…
Read Full Article The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out 19 cases by plea in May in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Missouri. Tyler Wayne Hudson, 29, of Hannibal, Mo., pled guilty May 1 to felony domestic assault, felony resisting an arrest, felony disarming a peace offer while performing an official duty and felony property damage.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A 17.8-mile seal coat project on Missouri Route 15 in Shelby and Monroe counties, from 0.2 miles south of U.S. Route 36 at Shelbina in Shelby County to Missouri Route 154 north junction at Paris in Monroe County, is under way. The $1M contract was awarded last year to W.L. Miller Company…
Read Full Article WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Thursday requesting the United States Postal Service develop a plan to ensure a post office remains in New London, Mo. The post office closed earlier this week for repairs, with an unknown date given for reopening. In the meantime, residents with…
Read Full Article MEXICO, Mo. — The Miss Missouri Scholarship Competition began Wednesday night on the campus of Missouri Military Academy. Candidates competed in the first round of preliminary competition in their pursuit to represent the state on the Miss America stage. The delegates were divided into two groups: Sigma and Alpha. Members of the Alpha group competed in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four members of the Hannibal High School graduating class of 2024. Scholarship recipients were Katherine Painter, Hailie Hark, Tristen Essig and Ashlyn Hess. Recipients were selected by their academic merit and community involvement and service. Each student expressed a desire to continue…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Tek Forward, a local non-profit focused on accessible technical education, recently selected Jessica Manthei, a partner in The Write Place and a Quincy, Ill., resident, to join its board of directors. The term of the seat is for two years. This brings the total number of board members to five. Manthei, a…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — A request for a bond reduction was denied Tuesday afternoon during a hearing for a former public administrator for Monroe County facing 34 counts for forgery, stealing and financial exploitation. Jessica A. Chase, 45, of Paris, Mo., appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court with Hannibal attorney Tyler White before Kristen Burks, an…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — XCEL Physical Therapy recently opened a new location at 6466 Interstate Court in Hannibal, just off of U.S. Route 36 on the south side and just east of Fiddlestiks. XCEL Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy clinic focusing on one-on-one care for patients of all ages for physical therapy services. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. —The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with musicians Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded $2,000 to the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri to buy assessments that measure the progress of therapy for childhood trauma victims. The CAC will offer evidence-based assessment tools that therapists will administer at the beginning, middle and end of mental therapy treatment. It helps…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Hilary Fessenden shows up at the foster home of one of the children she has on her caseload with a duffle bag full of gifts from Birthday Blessings, there is always joy. It is a joy that extends beyond the child receiving the gifts. Organizations like Birthday Blessings are a breath…
Read Full Article The noise from all the cicadas has been very loud the past few days. They showed up earlier this year and have been busy making noise since. Males make noise to attract females. They mate and the females go and lay their eggs in tree bark and branches. Six to 10 weeks later, the eggs…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Amy Vaughn is the lead prevention education specialist at the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. She joined the Child Advocacy Center in January. As the lead prevention education specialist, she will educate members of the community on preventing child abuse as well as equip people with the knowledge of what to…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently added a graduate program to its curriculum. C-SC’s master of arts in organizational leadership (MAOL) program has received full approval from the Higher Learning Commission and is available to students with a bachelor’s degree in any program. With a requirement of 30 credit hours, the MAOL is designed to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a basket weaving workshop with Pat Moore from on Saturday, June 15, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until participants’ baskets are complete. The workshop will include instructions for weaving and assembling a twill Nantucket basket. Students…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 4:40 a.m. Sunday, June 9, for a report of a structure fire at 615 Bird. HFD responded with eight personnel, and upon arrival, requested an additional four off-duty personnel. Crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story wood frame multi-family structure. The occupants were out of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant, opened for the season Saturday, June 1. It is open from 1 to 6 p.m. every day. Emily Hultgren is serving her first year as aquatics director, with Garrett Heaton and Madison Musgrove serving as pool managers. Head lifeguards are Emilia Bates and Nevaeh…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Future elementary teachers earning their degrees at Culver-Stockton College are receiving evidence-based literacy instruction focused on the science of reading. Undergrad students completing their literacy coursework are being trained in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Vol. 1. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is funding…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The monthly fish fry held by VFW Post 11041, 316 S. Main, will be serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children Items on the menu will be catfish fillets, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Volunteers are needed beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday to help maintain existing trails and build a new trail at the Sodalis Nature Preserve. The work project is being organized by Martin Meyer. Volunteers should meet at the shelter at Sodalis Nature Preserve. They should bring things such as shovels, rakes, hoes, loppers,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a man who they believe may have stolen a trailer, a pickup truck and a U-Haul dolly last month. On May 24, QPD received a report of a 16 foot trailer stolen from the 2300 block on North 12th. Then on May 29, a report was made of a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL— State Representative Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal) secured nearly $20 million for projects in Northeast Missouri during the 2024 General Assembly session. Riggs obtained $2 million for construction of the Hannibal Bypass on US 61 that was supposed to have been built decades ago as part of the Avenue of the Saints and another $2.5 million…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger recently accepted a $10,000 donation from United State Bank senior vice president Carolyn Schaller and bank employees during a campus visit. USB is a major sponsor of the Johnson-Turner IDEA (Innovation, Design and Experiential Activities) Center. Bank representatives said they are honored to fulfill the commitment made…
Read Full Article MEXICO, Mo. – Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri this week to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. The group includes Miss Show-Me State Evan Jones and Miss Columbia Abby Plenge. Jones…
Read Full Article MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County Hospital in Memphis is teaming up with Blessing Health System in Quincy, Ill., to bring specialized care to residents of northeast Missouri. Blessing kidney specialist Dr. Justo Gonzalez began seeing patients at Scotland County Hospital monthly on April 29. “We see a number of patients from the Scotland County region…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tri-State Housing Summit will showcase cutting-edge efforts aimed at helping more people become homeowners. The free event for residents, businesses and stakeholders from Missouri, Illinois and Iowa begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the Rialto Banquet Center, 601 Broadway in Hannibal. The program will run from…
Read Full Article Missouri’s Constitution has banned noncitizens from voting since 1924. And state law requires individuals to verify they are a U.S. citizen in order to register to vote. But GOP lawmakers contend the constitutional and statutory language isn’t strong enough. Instead of saying that “all citizens” can vote, Republicans argue the state constitution should be changed to make it clear…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reliable Pest Solutions will host a BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, for the community at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society’s new walking path. Reliable Pest Solutions will be grilling burgers and hotdogs. The event is free to the public. Freewill donations will be accepted and go directly…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $10,155 to finish the second phase of improvements to the playground at St. John’s Lutheran School. Riedel Foundation trustees awarded St. John’s $9,500 in 2023 for phase one of the project, which involved installing a privacy fence along the Lyon Street side…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently made a $600 donation to Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department’s Bear Creek baseball park. The club has provided financial support of the park for the past five years by purchasing a banner that is displayed at the park. Funds are generated by the community’s support of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Gelli Print Cards Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will learn about gel printing and create one-of-a-kind prints using innovative techniques. The prints will be used to create a set of four cards and envelopes. The…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Congressman Sam Graves recently announced the winners of the annual 6th Congressional District art competition. Kaitlyn Spence of Monroe City High School was awarded second place for her piece titled “Girl on Fire.” Spence’s artwork will be displayed in Graves’ Washington, D.C., office. “North Missouri is home to some incredibly creative…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A pin oak tree at the home of Joe and Sharon Welch at 601 Country Club Drive has been selected as Tree of the Month for May. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage…
Read Full Article Everything should be growing faster with the warmer weather and rain we have been getting. Hopefully many of you have got everything in the garden and flowerbeds. Many people have been buying transplants to put in the garden and flowerbeds. Some places are starting to discount them so they don’t lose a lot of money.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight Board of Directors announced the second mission of 2024, No. 70 overall, will take place on Thursday, May 30, leaving from and returning to Hannibal-LaGrange University. Thirty-three veterans will take part in this trip, with 31 serving during the Vietnam era. These men represent the Army, Navy,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $6,000 matching grant to Bluff City Theater to engage students in the performing arts. Donations to Bluff City Theater will be matched up to $6,000 to fund the youth theater camp. The YETI program (Youth Education Theater Initiative) will use the Riedel grant to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Public School District 60 will offer a free breakfast and lunch to school-aged children up to 18 years old from June 3-14. This program also includes eligible adults over 18. Eligible disabled adults are those who are determined by a state educational agency or a local public educational agency of a…
Read Full Article MARK TWAIN LAKE, Mo. — A New London teen suffered serious injuries in a boating accident on Sunday on Mark Twain Lake near Point E. A 2006 Chaparral 22-foot open bow boat driven by Jason Utterback, 54, of New London drifted into a tube with two occupants — Mackenzie Adams, 19, of Hannibal, Mo., and…
Read Full Article LaBELLE, Mo. — A Keokuk, Iowa, man suffered serious injuries in a crash on a four-wheeler Sunday night. A 2020 Polaris RZR, driven by Joseph Recor, 26, of Keokuk, was northbound on Route K, three miles north of LaBelle, when it overturned while Recor was trying to make a U-turn. The Missouri State Highway Patrol…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Monroe City woman was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident early Sunday morning. A 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Crystal Hooper, 37, of Monroe City was southbound on U.S. 61, two miles north of Palmyra, when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — May is National Foster Care Month, and the United Way of the Mark Twain Area has been highlighting the work of Birthday Blessings throughout May. Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization headquartered in West Plains, serves foster children throughout the state of Missouri, including those in Marion, Ralls and Monroe counties. Birthday Blessings’…
Read Full Article MEXICO, Mo. — Four teens from northeast Missouri will travel to the heart of Missouri on Monday, June 10 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy as Miss Missouri’s Teen kicks off its 19th year. The Miss Missouri’s Teen class of 2024 includes: Miss…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Monroe City Singers will present “Cruisin’ and Groovin” on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m., at the Monroe City Middle School auditorium. The MC Singers will rock out to favorite ’60s and ’70s hits including tunes from the Fab Four, Beach Boys and…
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