Abigail Burns to nationals in FFA Agriscience

The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real world, hands-on experience in agricultural enterprises.Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. The...

Annie’s Project for Women in Agriculture

The University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host an Annie’s Project course for women in the northwest region who would like to become better business partners in their agriculture enterprise. Annie’s Project is a...

Constitution Camp at Dockery

From June 14-18, girls and boys ages 7-14 may participate in the Constitution Day Camp being offered at Gallatin’s Dockery Park. The camp is from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. This will be a fun-filled week visiting the American Revolutionary War period, the culture,...

Resound Fest Returns to Miracle Hills Ranch

Resound Fest 2021 to feature Jeremy Camp, Building 429, I Am They, Chochran & Co. and more! On June 11-12, 2021, Resound Fest will return to Miracle Hills Ranch in Bethany for its 11th year. The FREE Christian music festival promises a weekend full of uplifting...

Library scholarship to Karina Hacking

The Daviess County Library Fine Arts 2021 Scholarship was awarded to Karina Hacking.  Applications were reviewed by the scholarship committee, which awarded the scholarship based on the applicant’s qualifications and merit. Karina wrote a one-page essay on her first...

Say ‘hey’ to Henry!

Henry Cox of Gallatin will observe his 95th birthday on Monday, May 17. His children are requesting a card shower to help Henry celebrate. Send cards to 307 E. Yates, Gallatin, MO 64640.

DCHD announces three scholarship winners

The Daviess County Health Department has announced the 2021 recipients of its $1,000 scholarship. This year it has been awarded to Caragan Baker, 2021 graduate of Gallatin R-5 who plans to pursue a degree in dermatology; Trystn Dunks, 2021 graduate of Tri-County R-7...

Maternity clothes, diaper giveaway in Cameron May 15

Pregnancy Resource Clinic will be in Cameron on Saturday May 15 from 10 a.m.-noon at River of Life Baptist Church with a free maternity clothes giveaway for pregnant women and a diaper giveaway for families in need. In addition to receiving maternity clothes clothing...

Gallatin alumni to gather May 29

The 41st annual Gallatin Alumni Banquet will be held May 29, 2021, at Gallatin High School. The banquet was cancelled last year due to COVID, so the classes of 1970 and 1971 are hosting this year. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. The...

Dungy’s gets some ‘beautiful’ new freezers

Dungy’s Grocery Store in Gallatin is in the midst of making a big improvement, with all new freezers being installed on the sales floor. It will likely be a couple of weeks before the freezers are filled for your shopping pleasure. The Dungys and their employees...

Dollar General under construction in Altamont

Construction of a Dollar General Store is well underway in Altamont. The site is located on Highway 6, across from Wall Street Station. Expected completion of construction is July 2021. The concrete work is being done by Booker Foundation and Flatwork out of...

Masks no longer mandated at county library

Two weeks ago, the Daviess County Library board met and discussed the current COVID statistics for our county in correlation with the precautionary policy the library has held this past year. The board determined that masks will no longer be mandated in the library,...

Caldwell County to be audited

A regularly scheduled audit of Caldwell County has begun, according to State Auditor Nicole Galloway. Caldwell County is located in northwest Missouri, just south of Daviess County. The most recent audit of Caldwell County was issued in December 2016, with the county...

North Daviess R-3 Board organizes

North Daviess R-3 Board of Education officers were selected at the April 19 public meeting. Jason Lewis was named as president; Paul Caven, vice president; Natalie May, secretary; and Jim Duly, treasurer. The district will be ordering a recycled tire bench that will...

Foundation scholarship awarded to Jeanna Rains

Jenna Broox Rains, a graduating senior at Gallatin R-5 High School, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship, sponsored by MFA Agri Services of Gallatin. This scholarship is one of approximately 225 presented this year by the MFA  Foundation to help students pursue...

School board accepts bids

The Tri-County R-7 board approved steps and a 3% increase to the base for certified and non-certified staff at a special session of the board held April 19. An internet service allowance was also approved for staff that worked remotely in response to COVID-19. The...

R-2 Board reorganizes following election

Election results were announced and the oath of office was administered to the new re-elected Pattonsburg R-2 board member, Lyle “Briggs” Hoover, and Brian Teel. Supt. Bill Pottorff took nominations for officers. Brian Teel was elected president; Steve Pankau, vice...

93rd Missouri FFA Convention April 30-May 1

The Missouri FFA Association will honor fellow members for outstanding achievements April 30-May 1 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia. Due to COVID-19-related health concerns, attendance at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention...