Area News
Members of Heartland Travel to Egypt for Mission Trip
By Anna Swartzentruber The Middle East is front and center in world news these days. Heartland Community Church has had a mission trip to Egypt planned for almost a year, so when conflicts in the region escalated, leadership prayed about whether or not we should send a team. Our Egyptian contacts assured us they were taking every precaution, so in mid-March a team with Dave Barton, Richard Heitman, Josh Smith, and HCA seniors Rylee and Nathan departed for a two-week trip. The group returned recently, and Josh Smith shared his observations about their mission. “As I’ve dug through photos from…
Read MoreBoard Votes to Join L&C, Allow Sixth Graders to Participate in Middle School Sports
By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School board met in regular session on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the South Shelby Middle School Library. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Billy Daleske said the state puts out a financial report to give them an idea on what to expect. “The Governor in his…
Read MoreMSHSAA Recognizes Paul Sulser with the Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award
Article courtesy MSHSA.org Former MSHSAA Board Member Paul Sulser was presented with the Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award during the MSHSAA Basketball Show-Me Showdown, recognizing a distinguished career marked by leadership, service and a lifelong commitment to Missouri high school athletics. The Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award is among the association’s highest honors. It recognizes…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Joins Lewis & Clark Conference
By Mark Requet South Shelby will be leaving the Clarence Cannon Conference and joining the Lewis & Clark Conference for the 2027-28 school year. The Shelby County R-IV Board voted unanimously to accept the invitation from the Lewis & Clark Conference at the board meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The driving force…
Read MoreAmbulance District Seeks Sales Tax Increase to Fund Equipment, Staffing
By Mark Requet On April 7, 2026, Shelby County voters will be asked to approve an additional sales tax of one-half of the one percent, bringing the total sales tax to one percent in order to provide for continued sufficient funds to operate the Salt River Ambulance District. The amount of the ambulance…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
February 9, 2026 The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:30. 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 February 5, 2026 meeting by a vote of 3-0 with all voting yes. Reviewed…
Read MoreResidents to See Slight Increase in Utilities after Winter Storm
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at city hall. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. Special Announcements: A motion was seconded and approved to approve Mary McCoy serving on the Golf Board Committee as a member. Approval of Consent…
Read MoreBygones – February 18, 2026
100 Years Ago February 17, 1926 Forman and Sanders, one of the local meat dealers, received a deer from Alaska this morning which will be served over the block to their customers at 50 cents per pound. The deer was dressed with the hide on. According to H. A. Wilson, State Veterinarian, Shelby…
Read MoreBoard Discusses Sixth Grade Participation in Sports, Invitation Received to Join Lewis and Clark Conference
By Mark Requet The Shelby R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in the South Shelby Middle School Library. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Billy Daleske reported that Impact Sign had been back to move the football scoreboard from the old structure to the new structure. Daleske received…
Read MoreRegister to Vote by March 11
The last day to register to be eligible to vote in the April 7 election is March 11. If you move from one state to another, you must register in your new state. If you have moved from county to county in the same state you may vote at the Central Polling Location on Election…
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