Mexico man charged with 1st degree murder, arson found dead

Posted on March 21, 2023 at 8:31 pm

On Sunday, March 19, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1700 block of Fairground Rd in reference to
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Cordelio Power shares progress on Firebrick Wind Project

By Woodrow Polston wpolston@vandalialeader.com The Firebrick Wind Project that is being Read more

Art students receive awards for Historical Society contest

By Woodrow Polston Last Thursday, three Van-Far High School students received Read more

City of Laddonia receives RADM Samuel Fuqua memorial photos

In February, Audrain County Associate Commissioner Leslie Meyer visited Washington, D.C. Read more

The Garner story: Century old murder mystery haunts Laddonia part 2

Posted on February 16, 2023 at 1:34 am

By Woodrow Polston In January of 1934, newspapers as far away as the Weekly Kansas City Star shared the details of a shocking discovery
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Prairie Classic draws cowboys and cowgirls to Vandalia

By Woodrow Polston The Prairie Classic Ladies Breakaway and Team Roping Read more

Entertainment industry shudders through pandemic

  By Woodrow Polston For many Americans, our memories are made Read more

Summer Sports and Free Lunch at the Vandalia YMCA

Free weekday lunch at Vandalia YMCA The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA Read more

Indians named to 2023 EMO All Conference

Posted on March 15, 2023 at 3:37 pm

Congratulations to the following Van-Far Indians for being named in the 2023 EMO All- Conference selection: Lady Indians No. 31 Mara Jensen, 1st Team
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Community R-VI Lady Trojans ranked 10th in the state

The Community R-VI Lady Trojans ended their season last week after Read more

Indians defeated Wright City Wildcats and Clopton Hawks

It was the last scheduled home game of the season, as Read more

Van-Far holds 2023 Court Warming

By Woodrow Polston Van-Far packed the high school gymnasium last week Read more

Facts about St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 15, 2023 at 3:33 pm

By Woodrow Polston St, Patrick’s Day will be observed tomorrow, Friday, March 17. The holiday was first recognized as an official Christian feast day
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The Garner Story: Century old murder mystery haunts Laddonia

By Woodrow Polston In January of 1934, Missouri newspaper headlines announced Read more

Bingo Benefit deemed a success

By Woodrow Polston The Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Vandalia hosted Read more

Laddonia performs 70th Annual 4th of July Celebration

The Laddonia Missouri Athletics Association hosted the 70th Annual Fourth of Read more

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Mara Jensen signed to play basketball at Columbia College

Posted on December 29, 2022 at 1:55 am

Van-Far senior Mara Jensen has been signed to play basketball at Columbia College. She said that she is looking forward to continuing the game
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Student shares experiences from Girl’s State

By Woodrow Polston Vivian McFadden, who will be a senior at Read more

Van-Far FFA tours Oklahoma Stockyards

  Members of the Van-Far FFA toured The Oklahoma National Stockyards Read more

Student recognition, open positions discussed at school board meeting

  By Woodrow Polston The Van-Far R-I Board of Education held Read more