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Write-in elections, low voter turnout an ongoing trend in Ashland municipal elections
In the past 10 years, fewer than a quarter of Ashland residents have made it to the polls in April.
Ashland Board of Aldermen hears concerns over similar business proposals
The board also discussed recent car break-ins, the timeline of pothole repairs and a new digitized city code book.
Kehoe appoints Ashland attorney Todd Smith to 24th Judicial Court
Nathan Nickolaus, who previously served as Ashland's city attorney and prosecutor, and he has already taken over.
Southern Boone School Board considers incentives for longer school year
The School Board also unanimously approved to place a $4 million bond issue on the ballot for the April 7 election.
Southern Boone band director marches in the Rose Bowl parade for second time
T.J. Higgins was selected to march with the nationally recognized Saluting America's Band Directors on New Year's Day.
Ashland aldermen discuss e-bike regulations instead of ban
The board also approved new equipment for the wastewater treatment facility and reviewed the transportation plan.
'Like a dragon': Margo Brown is resilient in the face of pediatric cancer
When Margo Brown was diagnosed with leukemia, her family found themselves on the after side of a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
Southern Boone School Board votes to table four-day school week; five day schedule to continue for 2026-27
School Board President Amy Begemann said the board felt there are "insufficient data points at this time."
Southern Boone middle schooler donates 'Teen Carts' to MU Children's Hospital
Margo Brown, 13, donated two carts with items and activities to give to fellow teenage patients at MU Children's Hospital.
Mid-Missouri Arts Alliance to close and disband at end of 2025
The organization has brought together experienced, aspiring and curious artists in the community since 2012.
'Take some time': Parents urge school board to push four-day school week decision
Parents, students and staff voiced questions and concerns to the Southern Boone School Board about a four-day school week.
Hartsburg American Legion and community gather to honor World War II veteran
Dozens of community members, family and friends gathered Saturday morning at Paul Nichols' Hartsburg home to honor him.
Responding to community questions about the consideration of a four-day school week at Southern Boone
The Journal compiled responses to common questions based on outside research and information from the school district.
Southern Boone lands among top 10 schools in Missouri in annual performance report
The district came 10th in the state for the highest total percentage of possible points earned during the review.
Ashland community rallies to help families in need as SNAP benefits run out
Organizations and community members across Southern Boone are offering increased support to families in need this season.
Maverick’s Pizza is Chey Deck’s investment in Ashland’s future
Chey Deck worked at Pizza Haus in high school and has launched his own pizza restaurant in the space he owns.
Government shutdown leaves Southern Boone School District waiting for reimbursement
The district submitted the reimbursement request for $600,000 in September.
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.
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.
‘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.