Area News
Dreckshage Named State FFA Vice President
During the 98th Missouri FFA Convention, Trinity Dreckshage was named a 2026-2027 State FFA Vice President. Her parents are Michael Dreckshage, Helen Chilton and Shanna Dreckshage. Her advisors are Tim Davis and Harold Eckler. Drecksages’ supervised agricultural experience consists of a herd of registered Gelbvieh cattle from which she raises seedstock to sell to local…
Read MoreMagruder Named FFA State Vice President
During the 98th Missouri FFA Convention, Lindsey Magruder was named a 2026-2027 State FFA Vice President. Her parents are Philip and Janice Magruder. Magruder’s advisors are Kristina Parman and Mitch Schmidt. Magruder’s supervised agricultural experience consists of raising a herd of Boer goats. She breeds and sells goats to local customers and chapter members for…
Read MoreNortheast Flooding Information
UPDATED: April 27, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. Routes CLOSED to traffic due to flooding. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Adair County Route E – NOW OPEN from Banner Lane to Route V Macon County Route DD – NOW OPEN from…
Read MoreHCA Band Students Earn Top Honors at Festival
By Anna Swartzentruber Students in the Heartland Christian Academy sixth and seventh grade band program achieved exceptional success at the Monroe City Junior High Band Festival, earning top ratings across the board and bringing home the highest honors. All students received Gold ratings on both their solo performances and full band pieces, demonstrating a high…
Read MoreCandidates Drop Out of Election
According to Shelby County Clerk Stephanie Bender, the following candidates have dropped out of the election. Terry Helmick, Presiding Commissioner, and Phoebe Curless, Recorder of Deeds.
Read MoreCounty Collector Presents Breakdown of Contracted Commissions
By Mark Requet The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at city hall. City Clerk Jordan Mahaffey administered the oath of office to Mayor Al Dimmitt, City Marshal Jeff Brown, Alderman Nick Broughton and Alderman Chad Wharton. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the…
Read MorePatrons Address Board Regarding “Inappropriate” Books in Library
By Mark Requet The North Shelby School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the library. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda with a few changes. Public Comment Scott and Monica Hinshaw came before the board representing a group of approximately 15 patrons…
Read MoreBrown Resigns as Shelbina City Marshal
By Marlana Smith Jeff Brown, who has served as Shelbina City Marshal since 2020, submitted his letter of resignation Friday, April 17, 2026. “This decision devastates me,” expressed Marshal Jeff Brown. “I have dedicated the past six years to serving this community with every ounce of commitment. “I am stepping away not because I want…
Read MoreHeartland Recoginizes Employees
By Anna Swartzentruber CNS International Ministries would like to recognize several employees for their years of service in the Heartland Community. Most of Melinda Metzger’s 25 years at Heartland have been spent teaching solid foundations of phonics and math in her first grade oceanic classroom at Heartland Christian Academy. Coworkers shared, “Mrs. Metzger is truly…
Read MoreVoters Pass Ambulance District Tax Levy
By Marlana Smith Shelby County voters weighed in on school board elections, city contests and a countywide ambulance question during the April 7 General Municipal Election. There were 602 ballots cast out of 4,204 registered voters for a turnout of 14.32%. In the North Shelby school board race, Shawn McEwen had 238 votes, followed by…
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