In Grundy County, small towns are gradually fading away, and Spickard is no exception. I moved here in 1978, and there were three churches, two service stations, four...

The annual Spring Hill School auction, formerly known as Graber Auction), will be held Wednesday and Thursday, July 2 and 3. This year, the sale will be held at a new...

 Jamesport Fire & Rescue volunteer members attended a Paradigm Liaison Services LLC, meeting in Chillicothe in November. The meeting included a...

Calling all livestock grazers looking to increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing! Virtual fencing is an emerging technology that uses GPS enabled...

According to the EPA, temperatures are rising, snow and rainfall patterns are shifting, and more extreme climate events are becoming common. These changes in climate have...

Area II FFA Officers including Gallatin FFA member, Sullivan Bird attended state training at the Area Officer Institute June 6-7. Bird and other...

Kendall Jay Miller Marcus and Sara Miller of Jamesport, are the parents of a boy born at 8:30 p.m., June 12, 2025 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mo. The baby weighed 7...

Gallatin First Christian ChurchAs Sue Bird played the prelude, Pastor Carolyn Leaver and Rilynn and Zoe Wood opened the service with lighting of the altar candles with...

The Bloomfield Mennonite Church in Bloomfield, Iowa, burned was destroyed by fire on Saturday night, June 15. At around 3:00 a.m., fire departments...

Lesson: I John 4:7-21 Readings: John 13:31-35; 17:20- 23; Romans 5:1-8; I John 3:11-24 Time: A.D. 90-95 Place: probably from Ephesus "We love him, because he first loved...

The following are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City of Gallatin, Missouri held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the GIDA board room, located at 112 E....

 North Central Missouri College has been honored as one of just 60 community colleges nationwide to receive the Opportunity College and University (OCU) designation in the...

Laureate Delta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held their Spring meeting at the home of Nancy Salmon at Lake Viking. Members enjoyed a casual evening of...

Area II FFA Officers including Gallatin FFA member, Sullivan Bird attended state training at the Area Officer Institute June 6-7. Bird and other...

The Gilman City Fair kicked off last Friday, June 13 with the sheep and goat show followed by the swine show. The fair continued into Saturday with the rabbit show, the FFA...

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM 4 eggs 2 2/3 c. sugar ½ c. corn starch ½ tsp. salt 3 c. milk 3 tsp. vanillaINSTRUCTIONS: Beat eggs in blender. Add sugar, corn starch, salt and milk....

Gallatin First Christian ChurchAs Sue Bird played the prelude, Pastor Carolyn Leaver and Rilynn and Zoe Wood opened the service with lighting of the altar candles with...

June 24, 2025 This past week, thunder showers passed through, and a half-inch of rain was reported for most of the community in Jamesport and south. North of town, up to...

COMMISSION MINUTES The Honorable Daviess County Commission met on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order....

COMMISSION MINUTES The Honorable Daviess County Commission met on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order....

Summer Reading “COLOR OUR WORLD” is in full swing, with activities happening EVERY week. This month started with FFA kids helping with a petting...

ARRESTS6/19/25 - Roberto Hernandez-Vazquez, Gallatin, 33 year old male, Making a false report, Transported to DDRJ, bond Denied.6/19/25 - Dustin W. Sperry, Pattonsburg, 43...

COMMISSION MINUTES The Honorable Daviess County Commission met on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order....

Calling all livestock grazers looking to increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing! Virtual fencing is an emerging technology that uses GPS enabled...

North Central Missouri College has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2025 spring semester. Students named to the...

Luis Leon, an international student from the Dominican Republic, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for June. Luis is pursuing his...

Jamesport hosted their annual Wine and Beer Walk last weekend, with 120 people registering to attend. There were twenty stops on this year’s route,...

Experience History in Motion at the Patee House MuseumSaddle up for a journey back in time as the 2025 National Pony Express Re-Ride gallops into St. Joseph! The annual...

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its annual Summer Concert, A Night at the Movies, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts...

Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Main Street Creamery Co. served as host for Grundy County Library’s “Sweet Read” book club last week. They plan...

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its annual Summer Concert, A Night at the Movies, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts...

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of June 30 - July 4: Monday – hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit; Tuesday – ham...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit...

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of June 23-27: Monday – chicken fillet on bun, scalloped potatoes, beets, mixed fruit; Tuesday – ham and beans,...

Step Back 25 Years AgoDIXON RETIRES FROM JAMESPORT POST OFFICE AFTER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE William D. Dixon of Jamesport, MO, is retiring from the U.S. Postal Service,...

The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is thrilled to announce the opening of the Sharing Shelf, a community-driven initiative aimed at supporting those in need with essential...

In Grundy County, small towns are gradually fading away, and Spickard is no exception. I moved here in 1978, and there were three churches, two service stations, four...

ARRESTS6/19/25 - Roberto Hernandez-Vazquez, Gallatin, 33 year old male, Making a false report, Transported to DDRJ, bond Denied.6/19/25 - Dustin W. Sperry, Pattonsburg, 43...

ARRESTS 6/9/2025 - Tracy D. Owings, Jamesport, 46 year old female. Transported to DDRJ on 24 hour hold, Charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Released on OR...

The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is thrilled to announce the opening of the Sharing Shelf, a community-driven initiative aimed at supporting those in need with essential...

Jamesport hosted their annual Wine and Beer Walk last weekend, with 120 people registering to attend. There were twenty stops on this year’s route,...

Step Back 25 Years AgoDIXON RETIRES FROM JAMESPORT POST OFFICE AFTER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE William D. Dixon of Jamesport, MO, is retiring from the U.S. Postal Service,...

Apply July 1-31 at mdc.mo.gov/ managedhunt. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1–31 for a shot at 145 managed deer...

The Missouri Department of Conservation reported that a vehicle hit a bear on U.S. 36 in Macon County this week. The bear had to be euthanized due...

Several free kayaking events will be held around northeastern Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites novice kayakers to three separate events...

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday,...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Rural Crimes Investigative Unit (RCIU) and the Livestock and Farm Protection Task Force are aware of the false statement made last week...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop H conducted a focused Criminal Interdiction Operation from June 9 to June 11 as part of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance...

The Missouri Department of Conservation reported that a vehicle hit a bear on U.S. 36 in Macon County this week. The bear had to be euthanized due...

In June, the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office will kick off annual outreach efforts for Unclaimed Property and publish a total of over 175,000 names for those who have...

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit...

The Missouri Parks Association is committed to making Missouri’s state parks and historic sites accessible to all. As part of that commitment, the...

If you consume any type of social media or listen to podcasts relating to almost any kind of outdoor use, then you have most likely seen or heard...

The Bloomfield Mennonite Church in Bloomfield, Iowa, burned was destroyed by fire on Saturday night, June 15. At around 3:00 a.m., fire departments...

GRM Networks has partnered with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, to offer grants that support local...

The Missouri Department of Revenue urges Missourians to remain alert as another surge in phishing texts has been reported. These texts are often threatening and falsely...

Kyle Nolan Meek, was born August 4, 1981 and passed away May 25, 2015. Kyle was a generous soul. He would take in anyone and help them. It was...

Ronald "Ronnie" Dean McCrary, 73, of Bethany, MO passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Gilman City. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June...

Finis Eldon Brundage passed away peacefully June 17, 2025, at the age of 96 years. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 21 at the Newtown...

June 26-27•HS Boys Galt ShootoutJune 30•End of Year Board MeetingJuly 3•FFA Members Summer Meeting - Ag room @ 5 p.m.July 7•DC Fair set-up - GallatinJuly 10•BOE Meeting @ 6...

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of June 30 - July 4: Monday – hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit; Tuesday – ham...

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of June 23-27: Monday – chicken fillet on bun, scalloped potatoes, beets, mixed fruit; Tuesday – ham and beans,...

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM 4 eggs 2 2/3 c. sugar ½ c. corn starch ½ tsp. salt 3 c. milk 3 tsp. vanillaINSTRUCTIONS: Beat eggs in blender. Add sugar, corn starch, salt and milk....

DORITO CASSEROLE 1 bag (14 oz.) cheese Doritos 2 lb. ground beef 2 c. canned enchilada sauce 1 small onion (diced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 3 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 c....

The Harrison County Little League Tournament results are in from last week’s games, and the winners are as follows: First place - BTC Loan Rangers...

June 26-27•HS Boys Galt ShootoutJune 30•End of Year Board MeetingJuly 3•FFA Members Summer Meeting - Ag room @ 5 p.m.July 7•DC Fair set-up - GallatinJuly 10•BOE Meeting @ 6...

Eleven members of the Gallatin FFA Chapter attended the third week of the Missouri State FFA Camp. Over the course of the week members attended...

The Harrison County Little League Tournament results are in from last week’s games, and the winners are as follows: First place - BTC Loan Rangers...

The North Central Missouri College baseball program is proud to announce that two of its standout outfielders, Julio Guerrero and Javier Suarez,...

Eleven members of the Gallatin FFA Chapter attended the third week of the Missouri State FFA Camp. Over the course of the week members attended...

Each year, my office embarks on an important mission to help Missourians reconnect with money that rightfully belongs to them. It’s not the state’s money — it’s yours — and...

 Dear Friend, Rural North Missourians know that accessing healthcare can sometimes be a challenge. Longer wait times for an appointment, farther drives to deliver a baby,...

To the Great Constituents of District 2,“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and...

North Central Missouri College has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2025 spring semester. Students named to the...

The North Central Missouri College baseball program is proud to announce that two of its standout outfielders, Julio Guerrero and Javier Suarez,...

Luis Leon, an international student from the Dominican Republic, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for June. Luis is pursuing his...