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Bygones 7-9-2025
50 Years Ago – In the above picture, winners of the Kellogg Hybrid Corn Company's hog judging contest are shown following presentation of prizes. From left to right are right are Ernest Johnston, fifth place winner; Bobby Perry, sitting on the tractor which he received for first prize; Fred Kellogg, Jr., vice-president and general manager…
Read MoreShelbina Chapter Holds Meeting
Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with 15 members and guests present. This meeting was also Friendship Night and Celebration for the 125th Anniversary of the chapter. Chapter was opened in regular form with Joyce Viloria, WM presiding. Other officers present were Mark Sizemore, WP; Nancy Thorndyke, AM;…
Read MoreKintsugi
I was listening to the radio the other day and they told about something in Japanese culture called Kintsugi. It is a Japanese artform where the artist takes broken pottery or ceramics and repairs it with lacquer and gold or silver. The idea behind it is that the broken parts can remain visible and that…
Read MoreTruman VA Expands Cardiovascular Care for Rural Veterans with New Program
COLUMBIA, Mo. ― Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital recently initiated a new program to expand cardiovascular care for enrolled Veterans in underserved rural communities. The National Cardiology Hub and Spoke Network (H&SN) provides rural Veterans with streamlined access to cardiovascular care in a high-complexity VA medical center, or hub, through initial access at the…
Read More11th annual Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game
Event organizers Kevin Peters and Aaron Peters have announced the rosters for the 2025 Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game, sponsored by Benson Financial Group of Hannibal, MO and Quincy, IL, Shottenkirk Toyota, and Refreshment Services Pepsi both of Quincy, IL. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (rain date…
Read Morefair queens
The 2025 Shelby County Fair Queen Contest was held Monday, July 1, 2025. Picture above are, from the left: 2025 Teen Miss Shelby County, Kylie Barton; Miss Shelby County Trinity Dreckshage and Junior Miss Shelby County Mahryska Hetheriton. Photograph by Mark Requet .
Read MoreLittle Mr. and Miss
The 2025 Shelby County Fair Little Mr. and Miss Contest was held Monday, July 1, 2025. Pictured above, front row, from the left: Ruger Long (Jacob & Whitney Long), Adam Melson (Curtis & Erin Melson), Norma Barnhard (Matt & Stephanie Barnhard), Harper Crawford (Daniel & Megan Crawford) Back row: Brock Sickal (Mackenzie Sickal), Bow Snider…
Read MorePearls of Production Announces Upcoming Events for Women in Livestock Industry
The University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program is excited to announce its upcoming schedule of events designed to support and empower women in livestock industry. The 2025 lineup features a “Pixels of Production” virtual webinar series and an in-person hands-on conference on November 8 in Columbia, Missouri. Pearls of Production helps women gain…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Healthcare System to Launch Epic EHR System on July 9, 2025
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is proud to announce that it will officially transition to the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system on July 9, 2025. This launch marks a significant step forward in enhancing patient care, improving clinical workflows, and streamlining communication across the healthcare continuum. Epic is one of the most widely used and…
Read MoreEmerging Cattle Disease Confirmed in Iowa: Missouri Producers Urged to Stay Informed and Vigilant
An emerging cattle disease, Theileria orientalis ikeda, has been confirmed in both Missouri and Iowa, prompting Extension experts to urge producers to stay informed and work closely with veterinarians. According to an April 2024 University of Missouri Extension news release, the disease was initially confirmed in six Missouri counties. As of December 2024, there are…
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