Athlete of the Week

Posted on November 14, 2024 at 11:07 pm

By Brandie Gay Kylie Miller, Senior Kylie Miller, a senior at Van-Far High School, is the daughter of David and Kelly Miller and the
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Local veterans and public invited to Veterans Day military review at Missouri Military Academy

MEXICO, Mo.—Missouri Military Academy will honor veterans and their families for Read more

Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Dalana Gay, Senior Dalana Gay, a senior at Van-Far Read more

A novel idea: Van-Far Elementary’s book vending machine dispenses knowledge

By Brandie Gay Van-Far Elementary School was buzzing with excitement. The Read more

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A spooktacular night at Vandalia’s Trunk-or-Treat

Posted on November 1, 2024 at 6:39 pm

By Brandie Gay On a cold Saturday night in Vandalia, the air was filled with excitement and the sweet scent of autumn as the
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Vandalia Prairie Days celebration is one to remember

By Stan Schwartz If you were ever trying to figure out Read more

A family’s pulling tradition

McCurdy’s take to the track By Brandie Gay A prominent pulling Read more

Vandalia’s Prairie Days is just around the corner

Here’s what you can expect during the celebration Vandalia’s Annual Prairie Read more

Van-Far Indians start season strong with 3 – 0 record

Posted on December 5, 2024 at 8:32 pm

By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Indians varsity basketball team has kicked off their season with an impressive 3 – 0 record, showcasing the talent
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Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Gabe Frie, Senior Gabe’s dedication to sports and Read more

Van-Far Cross Country team shines at Districts: Garrett Hopke advances to state, Slade sets personal record

By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Cross-Country team arrived at the Class Read more

Van-Far triumphs over Scotland County in final regular season game

By Brandie Gay On a cold Thursday night at Van-Far, the Read more

Athlete of the Week

Posted on December 5, 2024 at 8:30 pm

By Brandie Gay Gabe Frie, Senior Gabe’s dedication to sports and academics has made him a standout student athlete throughout his high school career.
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Van-Far Elementary spreads joy on World Kindness Day with ‘Supplying our Seniors’ drive

By Brandie Gay On Nov. 13, Van-Far Elementary celebrated World Kindness Read more

Van-Far High School honors veterans with breakfast and program

By Brandie Gay On Nov. 12, Van-Far High School opened its Read more

Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Kylie Miller, Senior Kylie Miller, a senior at Read more

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Vandalia Prairie Days celebration is one to remember

Posted on October 3, 2024 at 4:02 pm

By Stan Schwartz If you were ever trying to figure out what pulling out all the stops really means, then you had to be
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A family’s pulling tradition

McCurdy’s take to the track By Brandie Gay A prominent pulling Read more

Fire up those engines and tune in that radio, it’s Vandalia Cruise Night

By Brandie Gay Families and car enthusiasts gathered at the Vandalia Read more

Vandalia Dairy Queen brings sweet support to Children’s Miracle Network

On a sunny July 25, the Vandalia Dairy Queen was buzzing Read more

Missouri state pension board bans use of fund for political donations

Posted on December 5, 2024 at 8:40 pm

The vote, in response to contributions to the Amendment 6 campaign by pension funds for prosecutors and sheriffs, will be followed by legislation to
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Publisher of raided Kansas newspaper delivers advice to journalists: ‘Make democracy great again’

By Sherman Smith Missouri Independent TOPEKA, Kan.—The editor of the Kansas Read more

Van-Far Indians start season strong with 3 – 0 record

By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Indians varsity basketball team has kicked Read more

Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Gabe Frie, Senior Gabe’s dedication to sports and Read more