Missouri bill would slash state regulations over small streams and major aquifers

Posted on March 14, 2024 at 9:57 pm

Critics say the legislation debated Tuesday could jeopardize the state’s groundwater and 136,000 miles of streams By Allison Kite Missouri Independent Missouri’s leading agriculture groups
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Diversity helps build strong communities

By Stan Schwartz “There have always been groups of people who Read more

DAR presents Quilt of Honor to David Willis

By Rennie Davis On Thursday, Nov. 2 during the regular meeting Read more

PROM NIGHT 2023

Last Saturday evening, Van-Far hosted their 2023 prom night celebration. After Read more

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Van-Far hosts donkey basketball

Posted on April 11, 2024 at 8:36 pm

By Brandie Gay Donkey basketball is a variation of the standard basketball game, played on a regular basketball court, but in this case the
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Vandalia gears up for Sesquicentennial celebrations

As Vandalia, Mo., approaches its 150th anniversary the city is abuzz Read more

Ruby Leigh: Life with her new-found fame

In this fourth and final installment of “An Interview With Ruby Read more

Ruby Leigh had a good time getting to know the other contestants on ‘The Voice’

Editor’s Note: in this week’s installment of “An Interview With Ruby Read more

Van-Far hosts donkey basketball

Posted on April 11, 2024 at 8:36 pm

By Brandie Gay Donkey basketball is a variation of the standard basketball game, played on a regular basketball court, but in this case the
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Van-Far Hosts EMO Senior Showcase

By Brandie Gay Van-Far hosted an EMO Senior Showcase on Sunday, Read more

Van-Far’s baseball team takes on the new season

By Brandie Gay Van-Far baseball is undergoing a fresh start this Read more

Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Reece Culwell, a student-athlete at Van-Far High School, Read more

Van-Far Royalty

Posted on April 25, 2024 at 10:05 pm

King & Queen selected at prom By Brandie Gay Van-Far held its Junior/Senior Prom Saturday, April 21. The promenade started at 6:30 p.m. Students
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Van-Far students attend Missouri State FFA Convention

By Brandie Gay The Missouri State FFA Convention is an annual Read more

Tom Roth named Van-Far’s new dean of students

By Brandie Gay Tom Roth has accepted the position of dean Read more

Van-Far Indians go to kindergarten

By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Elementary School buzzed with excitement as Read more

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Davis retires from Ambulance Board

Posted on April 18, 2024 at 10:46 pm

A lifetime of service By Brandie Gay Rennie Davis is a man of many hats. Davis has worn them with pride, each one representing
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Hopes still high for bills to stop Missouri from seizing benefits owed to foster kids

Momentum stalled in the lead up to legislative spring break, but Read more

PCMH offers free cancer screening kits

Pike County Memorial Hospital is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits. Read more

Missouri bill would slash state regulations over small streams and major aquifers

Critics say the legislation debated Tuesday could jeopardize the state’s groundwater and Read more

The Corner Café opens in Vandalia

Posted on April 25, 2024 at 10:07 pm

By Stan Schwartz By the end of the first week during its soft opening, Tiffany Cox, the owner of The Corner Café was ready
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Van-Far Royalty

King & Queen selected at prom By Brandie Gay Van-Far held Read more

Van-Far students attend Missouri State FFA Convention

By Brandie Gay The Missouri State FFA Convention is an annual Read more

Tom Roth named Van-Far’s new dean of students

By Brandie Gay Tom Roth has accepted the position of dean Read more