Flag retirement Saturday, Oct. 17

If you have a faded or tattered American flag, now’s your chance to have it retired with honor. The Rock Island Daughters of the American Revolution and Eldon Fire Department will hold a flag …

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Obituaries
Bodi “Bobo” Lee Ochs, 2
Bodi “Bobo” Lee Ochs, 2, of Bellevue, Neb. passed away surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, Sept.30, 2026, at Children Nebraska Hospital in Omaha, Neb.       Bodi was …
Morris (Russell) Clark, Jr., 64
Morris (Russell) Clark, Jr., 64, a native of Jacksonville Fla.,died April 21, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1950 in Jacksonville, Fla. to Morris and Dorothy Jean Clark.   …
Lucy Louise (Crider) Branson, 88
Lucy Louise (Crider) Branson, 88, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.   She was born June 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna …
William Alan Phillips, 85
William Alan Phillips, 85 of Lee’s Summit, died Aug. 3, 2026, from natural causes.   He was born July 19, 1941 in Eldon, a son of Louis D. and Helen F. Phillips.   He taught …
Sharon Lelia Usher McVicker, 83
Sharon Lelia Usher McVicker, 83, of Brumley, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.   She was born Sept. 15, 1943 in Quincy, Ill., a daughter …
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Eldon FFA hog roast, work auction Saturday, Oct. 3

The Eldon FFA alumni will host its annual hog roast and work auction Saturday, Oct. 3, in the high school commons. The meal will be served from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with curbside service available. …

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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
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 …
Holiday House - consisted of a lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, a screened veranda, and fifteen double bedrooms. [Union Electric Magazine, August 1932]
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Holiday House Holiday House, “a modern resort hotel where the traveler and his family will find all the conveniences of an up-to-date metropolitan hostelry combined with the friendliness and …
Opinion
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 …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Missouri voters are being treated like dirt by Missouri politicians. If you watch or read any local news at all you have heard about the two maps for congressional representation Missourians have …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
This week, area schools started classes under new school calendar rules set by the state’s last legislative session.  For decades Missouri schools have gotten along just fine without hard …
Neighborhood News

Time for Turkey Festival

It’s time for full-feathered fall fun this Saturday, Sept. 26, as the 40 th annual Turkey Festival hits the streets of downtown Eldon. The annual festival will feature food, entertainment, …

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Eldon sales tax up slightly for the year

Bolstered by increases in use tax and fire   tax revenues, Eldon sales tax revenues stand two percent higher than 2025 numbers. Meanwhile at the county level, sales tax revenues are up …

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Government

Eldon yard waste drop-off this Saturday

The city of Eldon will host a yard waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Sept. 12 at the public works building at 1000 Highway Y. This event is for yard waste only and …

Places to stay cool in the extreme heat

With the area in the midst of a heat wave, there are options for Miller County residents in need of a place to stay cool. Miller County Emergency Management Director Mike Rayhart confirmed that …

Eldon to get preschool/toddler playground

The city of Eldon will soon have a preschool/toddler playground at the airpark, thanks to the Eldon 100 Empowered Women and the Community Foundation. The Eldon City Council Tuesday night …
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7 e-commerce mistakes that can slow peak season growth
Passport reports seven e-commerce mistakes that can hinder growth during peak season, emphasizing the need for early preparation and streamlined operations.
Halloween should be scary. Your bill doesn't have to be
CreditFresh reports that Halloween expenses are rising, with families facing higher costs for candy, costumes, and decorations. 
Exclusive: Hybrid schools open new legal front for choice
The 74 reports that Roots Learning Academy, a hybrid homeschool program in Pennsylvania, faces state scrutiny and potential closure due to childcare licensing requirements.
A rare win in Indian Country: How tribes drove out a mining company in one week
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report that tribes united to successfully drive out a mining company from Pe' Sla, a sacred site in South Dakota.
Money is Americans’ top source of stress, and it’s taking a toll on their mental health
Credit Karma reports that money is the top source of stress for Americans, impacting mental health, with many seeking tools for better financial management.
Could plastic-eating robots clean up our oceans?
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on autonomous plastic-eating robots in cities worldwide led by The Ocean Cleanup which aims to remove 90% of ocean plastic by 2040, utilizing interceptors while facing challenges like biodiversity impact and microplastics.
In a drier world, some infectious diseases are unexpectedly thriving
Grist reports that in a drier world, some waterborne diseases like cholera and dengue thrive, highlighting the "drought-disease paradox" amid climate changes.
Food-rescue groups in Canada turn to processing facilities to respond to waste and insecurity
Future of Good reports that food-rescue groups in Canada are opening processing facilities to reduce waste and improve food security, focusing on nutritious options for students.
Trump has promoted AI in education. His FCC may end school internet subsidies.
Chalkbeat reports that FCC reviews of school internet subsidies, driven by concerns over screen time, could disrupt access to essential online resources.
11 smart ways to pay off student loans
Freedom Debt Relief reports smart ways to pay off student loans, emphasizing extra payments, loan forgiveness programs, budgeting, and employer assistance to manage debt effectively.