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Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Oven fried chicken, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, California blend, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 22 – Hamburger, bun, lettuce/tomato/onion, AuGratin potatoes, fruit, …

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  Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Roast beef, gravy, biscuit, potatoes, carrots, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 22 – Chicken & dumplings, rolls, carrots, salad, chocolate cake, fruit, milk. …
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Obituaries
Ginger Rae Reichert, 70
Ginger Rae Reichert, 70, of Iberia, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at her home.   She was born June 12, 1956, a daughter of the late Tony Reichert and Joy (Hammack) Reichert.   She is …
Jason “Tiny” “Jammer” Struemph, 50
Jason “Tiny” “Jammer” Struemph, 50, of St. Elizabeth, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1976, the son of Lawrence and the late Evelyn (Veit) Struemph. Mr. …
James Leroy Connell, 91,
James Leroy Connell, 91, of Eldon, died Tuesday, Oct, 13, 2026, at Heisinger Bluffs Living Community in Jefferson City.   He was born   June 4, 1935, in Eugene, a son of the late James …
Janice Nadine (Haugen) Robinette, 81,
Janice Nadine (Haugen) Robinette, 81, of Ulman, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Care Center.   She was born March 25, 1945, in Duluth, Minn., a daughter of the late Howard and Inga …
Karla Denise (Thorson) Gier, 61
Karla Denise (Thorson) Gier, 61, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, kindness, and selfless love for …
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Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Homemade pizza, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Oct. 22 – Minestrone soup, beverage, dessert. Friday, Oct. 23 – Chicken enchilada casserole, beverage, dessert. …

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Sports
The Iberia softball Rangers won their seventh consecutive Frisco League Softball tournament championship Sept. 3, Members of the team are, from left, front row: Kya Yoakum, Kily McElroy, Makenna Shelton, Jaylyn Piggott and Katie Pryor; middle row: Paylyn DeVore, Brooklyn Moulder, Prezlie Fritchey, Journi Vail, Harlee Luttrell, Eva Duncan and Honey Mayhew; back row: Ansley Martin, Alaina England, Natyli Wilson, Adalyn Duncan, Lilly McComb, Brooklynn Baxter, Payson Duncan and Tenley Meredith.
Softball Rangers wins Frisco League Tourney
Perhaps the third certainty in life, following death and taxes, is the Iberia Lady Rangers winning the Frisco League Softball Tournament. The Lady Rangers continued their dominance in the event, …
Mustangs struggle in 28-0 loss
It was not a good day at the office for the Eldon football Mustangs as the Versailles Tigers posted a 28-0 win Friday, Sept. 4, at Eldon . Mistakes and turnovers marred much of the first half. …
History
Clem and Martha Bax Berendzen
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Clem & Martha Berendzen by Joe Pryor Nov. 2, 2009 Several weeks ago The Miller County Historical Society Museum had a delightful visit with the Berendzen sisters. They went to donate …
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The flood of 1943 The flood of 1943 destroyed homes and businesses all along the Osage River. At Bagnell Dam the battle to save the power plant drew hundreds of volunteers. “By May 1943, …
Oh, if those limbs could talk! - Trail tree, or marker or thong tree, in northern Miller County. Indians bent and tied white oak saplings with thongs to train their growth in the direction of springs and other features. A sapling from that era would likely have a circumference of at least 100 inches today. They are the silent witnesses to the history of Miller County.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Harmony Mission Trace “An Osage trail led from Western Missouri to the mouth of the Osage River, later replaced by the old Harmony Mission Trace. An Osage-Shawnee trail crossed the Osage …
Opinion
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Despite continued attention from members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat, the U.S. Post Office has gotten worse and worse. There is little doubt that some of what has been hampering timely …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Currently, Missouri is in the last month of traditional Daylight Saving Time, scheduled to "fall back" Nov. 1. Those of us who are up early know that at 7 a.m, it's still very dark. There is a …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Flock cameras and data centers are all over the news. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe issued an order that taverns some license plate reader cameras in the state, but not all of them. It's …
Neighborhood News

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Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Sweet and sour chicken, beverage, dessert. Thursday, Oct. 15 – Spaghetti and meatballs, beverage, dessert. Friday, Oct. 16 – French toast, beverage, dessert. …

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Eldon council approves contracts

The Eldon City Council Tuesday night approved a number of contracts, including street work and sewer main and manhole lining. Officials also approved two upcoming public hearings for the …

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Government

Citizen concerns top Iberia council discussion

Citizens concerns over government overreach, limits on cat ownership and water and sewer system improvements headed up a full agenda Monday, Oct. 5 for the Iberia City Council. Allegations of …

It’s official! Miller County voters will be in U.S. Congressional District 3 and Morgan County voters will be in U.S. Congressional District 4 for the November general election. The United …

Eldon council awards paving bid

The Eldon City Council Tuesday, Sept. 22 awarded bids for paving streets, relining sewer manholes and lines and approved entering into a contract with Katelyn Skinner of LO Environmental LLC to …
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Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix
A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …
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