Area News
Let Grow Shelby County Launches the Let Grow Summer Challenge to Help Kids Grow Resilient and Confident
Shelby County, MO — July 7, 2025 — This summer, Let Grow Shelby County is excited to launch the Let Grow Summer Challenge — a community-wide initiative that encourages kids and teens to engage in independent activities, fostering confidence, resilience, and real-world skills. The Let Grow Summer Challenge is inspired by Let Grow, a nonprofit…
Read MoreHYMAX
HYMAX was established as a tribute to long-time State FFA Advisor, Dr. Terry Heiman. Attendees are Greenhands (100 top freshmen from across the state) who gain experience in developing an agriculture advocacy plan, tour unique agricultural operations, and develop friendships with other members. This year Kale and Cooper attended as members and Andi Belt and…
Read MoreYour Newspaper Matters. But Delivery Delays Are Hurting Us All.
How does your local newspaper get delivered to you? That seems like a simple question, but the reality is far more complex. After we’ve attended meetings, gathered information, taken photos, sold ads, written stories about local people and issues, and laid out each page, the newspaper is printed. But what comes next? Every subscriber has…
Read MoreRed All Stars Top Blue Team At 8-Man Football All Star Game
Oren Vanskike from North Shelby played in the All-Star Game. Photograph submitted By David Sharp The Red Team outscored the Blue All Stars 36-12 after the first quarter at the June 27, 2025 Missouri 8-Man Football Coaches Association All Star game held at St. Joseph, Missouri. The Blue team passed for 407 yards…
Read MorePrimers, Potbelly Stoves and a Whole Lot of Chalk
Left: The Michelle Pendleton family collection. Right: Photo by Todd Pendleton; July 22, 2017. Submitted by Michelle Allensworth Pendleton and the SCHS Members for Change: A Renewal and Preservation Group It all began with a suggestion on a hot July in 1966. At a Shelby County Historical Society members meeting, Mr. Roy T. Neff offered…
Read MoreCourt News
Final disposition was made in the following cases in Shelby County Associate Court the week ending July 4, 2025. The dollar amount shown represents the total fines and court costs in that case. All fines are paid into the County School Fund and court costs go to the County of Shelby and the State of…
Read MoreAnd All of Grant’s Men
U.S. Grant By Dr. Jim Foster “Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the…
Read MoreJune 23, 2025
June 23, 2025 The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. Those present were Presiding Commissioner Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Ray Bacon, Terry Mefford, and County Clerk, Stephanie Bender. The Commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the June 19, 2025 meeting by a vote…
Read MoreCounty’s Agricultural Roots and Economic Future Recognized with Agri-Ready County Designation
Shelby County elected officials, farmers and leaders of Missouri agriculture gather on the courthouse steps on Thursday, July 3, 2025, to celebrate the county receiving Agri-Ready County Designation status. Shelby County is the 78th Missouri County to be granted the designation by Missouri Farmers Care. Front row, from the left: Commissioner Terry Helmick, Lois Bragg,…
Read MoreCounty’s Agricultural Roots and Economic Future Recognized with Agri-Ready County Designation
Article Submitted Shelby County, Missouri has officially earned Agri-Ready County Designation from Missouri Farmers Care, an achievement that highlights the county’s commitment to support agriculture, encourage economic growth, and strengthen agricultural education. “Agriculture is the heartbeat of northern Missouri,” said Ashley McCarty, Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care. “Shelby County’s designation reflects the dedication…
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