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Twist Cone
I love ice cream, especially soft serve. I’ve eaten more ice cream this summer than I should have, but it has just tasted so good! There are some places that serve a twist cone, and I absolutely love those. I guess because I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream and with a twist cone…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
August 4, 2025 Commission held the Elected Officials Meeting at 8:15 in the Courtroom. The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. at the Courthouse for the regular Commission meeting. Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioner, Terry Mefford, and County Clerk, Stephanie Bender. The Commission reviewed and approved…
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Auction copy By Dr. Jim Foster “I’m as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.” Jerry Ratliff, Walkersville, Missouri (Shelby County) I became nervous recently as I heard the first announcements being made about “back to school.” It is now August 14th, 2025. The corn on the prairie throughout…
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Quintin Wiedeman secured silver medals in both American Trap and Bunker Trap at the Show Me Games. Photograph submitted Article Submitted Quintin Wiedeman, a senior at North Shelby High School, journey into the world of trapshooting began during his freshman year, where he developed into one of his team’s top shooters, showcasing his rapid…
Read MoreUhlmeyer Takes Helm of Lady Raiders Softball Program
By Marlana Smith Dan Uhlmeyer is no stranger to the diamond. This fall, he begins his first season as head coach of the North Shelby Lady Raiders softball team, bringing years of experience and enthusiasm to the role. Uhlmeyer previously served as the Lady Raiders’ assistant softball coach for three years and has also…
Read MoreThe Hort Report
The recent rains have helped everything that is growing in your garden, flowerbeds and yard. Hopefully we will continue to get the needed rains. The only problem is you also getting unwanted weeds. So stay ahead of killing the weeds. Two of the main vegetables that are heavy producers when we get enough rain are…
Read MoreCity Approves Bids For Gas Line, Waterline Materials
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at city hall. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. Special Announcements Mayor Al Dimmit has been working with Missouri State Department of Transportation to get information on how the BRO funding works.…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Cross Country Teams Looking to Duplicate Last Season’s Success
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Cross Country teams enjoyed a great deal of success last season and Head Coach Desirae O’Neal hopes that continues this season. The Cardinals have five returning lettermen. They are Senior Cooper Seaton, and Juniors Beau Mason, Schyler Mason, Maxwell Mason, and Caden Stevenson. The Lady Birds…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Lady Birds Golf Team Looking to Build off Last Season’s Success
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Lady Birds Golf team will enter its second season with a little more experience after the program debuted last season. Head Coach Caitlyn Poore said the team will have experience on its side this year. “The girls have improved tremendously since last season,” said Poore.…
Read MoreCardinals Looking to Reload for the 2025 Season
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Cardinals are coming off a season that saw them reach the Class 2 state semifinal game, only to lose 55-21 to Fair Grove, the top ranked team in Class 2. Last year’s team featured a deep senior class which helped propel the team to an 11-2…
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