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Winders wins primary for Audrain County presiding commissioner
Voters say ‘no’ to Amendments 4 & 5 By Stan Schwartz It was a busy day at the polls as Audrain County voters decided on four constitutional amendments and several local primary races. From the county’s unofficial results, Allen Winders, the incumbent presiding commissioner, ran unopposed in the Republican primary. No Democratic candidates filed to…
Community
Community effort drives success of Van-Far’s Back-to-School Fair
By Brandie GayDespite rainy weather, the Fourth Annual Van-Far Back-to-School Drive once again demonstrated the power of community support this past Saturday, helping local students and families prepare for the coming school year.The event served 64 families and 152 children from Van-Far and surrounding communities, providing backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items, educational resources, and community…
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Sports
Kids on the Run athletes qualify for AAU Junior Olympics
By Brandie Gay Local track club Sends four competitors to Iowa after strong summer season The Kids on the Run track club is celebrating a major accomplishment this summer as four local athletes have earned spots at the upcoming AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa at Drake University. This showcases the success of a program dedicated…