Van-Far R-I School District approves sale of $1.5 million general obligation bonds

Posted on July 9, 2020 at 8:32 am

VANDALIA—At a regular meeting of the Van-Far R-I School District Board of Education on June 16, 2020, a parameters resolution was approved that designated
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Shifted Meanings: The Lost Class of 2020

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Kuda elected mayor for second term

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—During last Tuesday’s Read more

Voters say yes to Use Tax and school bond issue

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Postponed after COVID-19 Read more

Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 update

Posted on July 9, 2020 at 8:22 am

MEXICO—The Audrain County Health Department is reporting that to date—3,086 have been tested for COVID-19 and 2,945 have tested negative. There are 141 confirmed
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Governor says plans are to open schools in the fall

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Guard unit set up at the Pike County Fairgrounds

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Parson extends ‘Show Me Strong Recovery’ plan first phase through June 15

By Clay Coleman JEFFERSON CITY—Last Thursday, Read more

Local author retells old Bible story in a new way

Posted on January 30, 2020 at 11:45 am

By Clay Coleman LADDONIA—“It is my firm belief that as we travel in our Christian life throughout this world, God gives each one of
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Winders prepares for state championship competition

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The 43rd Annual Vandalia Area Fair is next week

By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—The schedule of Read more

Barker publishes area history book

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Community: What is a community?

Posted on March 12, 2020 at 11:18 am

Lady Trojans defeat Green City’s Lady Gophers, 60-53 By Clay Coleman MOBERLY—Search for the definition online, and you will discover that a community is
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Victory! Van-Far takes down Clopton to win District 5 championship

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Lady Trojans take a big win over the Cairo Bearcats

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Mallory Williams to sign with Culver Stockton College

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Celebrating 111 years

Posted on July 2, 2020 at 10:36 am

Rachel Kohl celebrated her 111th birthday surrounded by family and friends. We at The Vandalia Leader wish Rachel a Happy Birthday and look forward
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Honor Quilt

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2020 Good Citizen, American History Essay winners announced

Fourteen members of the Susanna Randolph Read more

Jean Trower retires after 43 years of service in banking

Jean Trower retired as branch manager Read more

Governor says plans are to open schools in the fall

Posted on July 2, 2020 at 10:44 am

Surge in positive COVID-19 cases came from a backlog of tests By Stan Schwartz JEFFERSON CITY—Gov. Mike Parson met with the Missouri Chamber of
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A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: Van-Far seniors enjoy their prom

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Shifted Meanings: The Lost Class of 2020

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Bond vote seeks $1.5 million for school repairs

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—On Tuesday, June Read more