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Vandalia Prairie Days had everything, from food to fun, including Missouri's own, Ruby Leigh
Planning for Vandalia’s Prairie Days is a massive undertaking. Brandie Gay, with the city’s Chamber of Commerce said planning for this year’s event started even before last year’s event was finished.
Missouri voters likely to deliver final verdict on congressional map, initiative changes
By mid-December, Missourians will know a lot more than they do now about the fate of the measures passed in this month’s special legislative session.
Van-Far Homecoming 2025: A week of spirit, celebration, and victory
Van-Far High School turned up the spirit and pride last week as students, staff, alumni, and the community came together for a memorable Homecoming celebration. From themed dress-up days to athletic triumphs, the week was packed with energy, nostalgia, and unity.
Emergency officials gather to discuss earthquakes in northeast and central Missouri
Approximately 50 Northeast and Central Missouri emergency managers, first responders, elected officials and municipal officials gathered at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mexico on Sept.
Mayor Ralph Kuda Jr. signs resolution honoring Constitution Week in Vandalia
In a gesture celebrating the foundation of American democracy, Mayor Ralph Kuda Jr. of the City of Vandalia officially signed a resolution recognizing Constitution Week, to be observed from Sept. 17 to 23, 2025.
Van-Far graduate starts her own line of health drinks
1993 Van-Far graduate Drenda Williams launched her own line of health drinks last month.
Van-Far to honor 2000 District Championship Football Team at Homecoming
Van-Far High School is gearing up for a special celebration at this year’s Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 19, as the school pays tribute to the 2000 Van-Far District Championship Football team during a halftime ceremony.
Fugitive arrested during Vandalia area manhunt
During the night hours of Sept. 2 and into the early morning hours of Sept.
Car Cruise rumbles back into Vandalia
Dozens of people brought their well-maintained and rebuilt beauties to the Vandalia Fairgrounds this past Saturday for the annual Car Cruise. There was no hiding that they were there because of that unmistakable rumble, you know the kind you can feel in your gut, as powerful engines propelled these vehicles across the grass.
Missouri House committee urged to silo property into separate classes for taxes
MACON — Separate tax rates for the four classes of taxed property would protect homeowners from large tax increases during reassessment, Chariton County Assessor Darrin Gladbach told a special Missouri House interim committee at its final field hearing.