Even more amateur anglers lured to the Clint Deimeke Outdoor Foundation fishing derby than before the pandemic

Posted on August 13, 2023 at 9:17 pm

The Clint Deimeke Outdoor Foundation sponsored its second youth fishing derby on Saturday, June 12, at Becker’s Lake, located off of Hwy. BB near
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PENNY PATROL: New canine unit helps conservation agents detect wildlife violations

“Agent Penny,” a small black Labrador retriever, is assigned to the Read more

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Charter Day celebrates Vandalia’s 150 years of history

Posted on August 15, 2024 at 9:39 pm

Town comes together for an evening of fun and remembrance By Stan Schwartz One-hundred-fifty years ago Vandalia was emerging from the vast Missouri prairie.
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‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’

By Brandie Gay Last November, a unique and enchanting event took Read more

Space for historical plaques is running low

The Vandalia Area Historical Society has been selling commemorative 3-inch by Read more

Town’s forefathers contemplated Vandalia’s growth

In the 1898 Vandalia Mail and Express printed the article, “How Read more

Getting down and dirty: Mud volleyball starts FFA’s the new school year

Posted on September 5, 2024 at 10:04 pm

The Van-Far FFA hosted their August monthly meeting, mud volleyball at the Vandalia area fair grounds Thursday Aug. 22. Forty-four members attended. They were
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‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’

By Brandie Gay Last November, a unique and enchanting event took Read more

Athletes of the Week

By Brandie Gay Vandalia Little League wants to spotlight their Little Read more

Athletes of the Week

By Brandie Gay Vandalia Little League wants to spotlight their Little Read more

Getting down and dirty: Mud volleyball starts FFA’s the new school year

Posted on September 5, 2024 at 10:04 pm

The Van-Far FFA hosted their August monthly meeting, mud volleyball at the Vandalia area fair grounds Thursday Aug. 22. Forty-four members attended. They were
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From Van-Far to the Missouri State Fair, Keller makes waves

By Brandie Gay Devyn Keller, an alumnus of Van-Far High School, Read more

Second Van-Far Back to School Fair a huge success

By Brandie Gay The Second Annual Back to School Fair was Read more

Gearing up for the Back-to-School Fair

By Brandie Gay The Second Annual Back to School Fair is Read more

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

Posted on August 1, 2024 at 10:27 pm

On a sunny July 25, the Vandalia Dairy Queen was buzzing with excitement and community spirit as it hosted its annual Miracle Treat Day.
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Vandalia: A community of compassion

By Brandie Gay Recently, the City of Vandalia received a prestigious Read more

Vandalia’s Summer Palooza: A day of fun, food, and community spirit

By Brandie Gay The annual Summer Palooza was held on July Read more

4th Annual Tom Cullwell Memorial Tractor Pull brings strong competition

The Fourth Annual Tom Cullwell Tractor and Truck Pull came roaring Read more

Historic storm destroys Vandalia windmill

Posted on September 5, 2024 at 10:11 pm

Built in 1883, the windmill that discovered fireclay and coal in Vandalia was destroyed by a tornado. One of the most disastrous blows ever
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New vaccine created by Mizzou researchers protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease

By Brian Consiglio consigliob@missouri.edu University of Missouri researchers are working to Read more

Getting down and dirty: Mud volleyball starts FFA’s the new school year

The Van-Far FFA hosted their August monthly meeting, mud volleyball at Read more

Heroic lifeguards save 6-year-old at Vandalia Family Aquatic Center

By Brandie Gay On a sunny afternoon at the Vandalia Family Read more