Government shutdown leaves Southern Boone School District waiting for reimbursement
The district submitted the reimbursement request for $600,000 in September.
Jim Obergefell to give lecture on activism at Columbia College
Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case that legalized same-sex marriage, will speak Thursday on his advocacy experience.
Southern Boone community hears from administrators, teachers of four-day week districts at presentation
Over 70 parents, staff, and community members attended the informational presentation at Southern Boone Middle School. Following the presentation, five administrators from nearby school districts operating on a four-day school week calendar spoke on a panel to answer questions from a moderator.
Hartsburg community prepares to host nearly 30,000 visitors for 34th annual Pumpkin Festival
Since 1991, tens of thousands of locals and tourists from across the Midwest— and sometimes even farther — have flocked to “Missouri’s Pumpkin Patch” each October for the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. Festivalgoers have braved traffic to descend hilly two-lane roads lined with fiery foliage to reach the festivities…
Community considers benefits, challenges of a four-day school week for Southern Boone
Southern Boone School District is considering moving to a four-day school week, a growing trend among Missouri school districts, for the 2026-27 school year.
Hundreds remember Ben Arnet, beloved sports director, at celebration of life
Ben Arnet was memorialized Wednesday during a celebration of his life as a father, husband, friend, mentor and sports broadcaster who loved his job, believed in helping others and was devoted to his family.
‘Dine In the Dirt’ delivers a taste of the Learning Garden to Southern Boone
Parents and grandparents of school-aged kids, community members and others gathered Sunday to celebrate and fundraise for the Southern Boone Learning Garden at the 10th annual Dine in the Dirt event.
Memorial bench honoring Crystal Branch, beloved teacher and coach, installed at Southern Boone Primary School
A memorial bench honoring teacher and coach Crystal Branch, who died in February 2024, was installed outside Southern Boone Primary School on Sept. 9.
Foundation laid for new 'Vo-Ag Wing' at Southern Boone High School
The foundation has been laid for Southern Boone High School’s new vocational and agriculture wing, according to a Southern Boone School District Facebook post. The wing is part of the $11.6 million bond issue approved by voters in April 2024.
'A Harvest Party:' 10th annual Dine In the Dirt fundraiser event takes place on Sunday
The Southern Boone Learning Garden is hosting its 10th annual Dine In the Dirt event at 3 p.m. Sunday, according to the event page.
52nd annual Hartsburg apple butter-making tradition takes place this weekend
The Hartsburg Legion Auxiliary will continue its annual tradition of creating homemade apple butter this weekend for the 52nd year.
Dasch-ing debut: Wiener Dog Race debuts this year at the Ashland Fall Festival
The Ashland Parks and Recreation Board is hosting a new event at the annual Ashland Fall Festival on Saturday. After the annual All-Breed Dog Costume Contest at 10:30 a.m., the new Wiener Dog Race will begin at 11 a.m. at the dog park at the Ashland City Park.
‘Hitching Post’ owner buys ‘The Grand’ in auction; ‘The Station’ sale is yet to close
A Hartsburg business owner is taking on one of the town’s historic buildings after having the highest bid in an online auction.
New business roundup: Two new businesses are coming to Ashland this fall
Busy parents with dirty car seats or kids struggling in school are in luck with two small businesses coming to Ashland this fall that could solve both problems.
Jay Niemeyer named Southern Boone fire chief
Seasoned firefighter and paramedic Jay Niemeyer stepped into a new position as fire chief for the Southern Boone Fire Protection District on Monday.
MU summer construction projects include improvements to Jesse Hall, Memorial Union
This summer, a number of significant construction and improvement projects will begin on the University of Missouri’s campus.
Lane of Old Rocheport Gravel Road to close temporarily for commercial filming
A portion of the eastbound lane of Old Rocheport Gravel Road will be closed for a few hours Tuesday evening for a commercial filming, according to a Wednesday news release from Boone County Resource Management.