Community News

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Saturday, June 27, at the Optimist shelter house at Indian Foothills Park. The meeting was called to order by president Robyn Leimkuehler. The invocation was given by Kenny Clause, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Leimkuehler announced that the club’s second annual corn hole tournament is scheduled for Aug. 29...

“The Little Turtle” By Vachel Lindsay, illustrated by Maryann Kovalski, published by Scholastic, Inc., New York, copyright 2006. This familiar fingerplay and rhyme has the music in the back of this book. Large colorful pictures will be enjoyed by young readers. The little turtle lived in a box and had many adventures. But he didn’t catch me! A short fun book that beginning readers will be able to read...

The Daughters of Isabella meeting was held on June 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall with social distancing and face masks. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order ,and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chancellor Helen Girard read the opening prayer...

The country was experiencing World War I when the Spanish Flu broke out in Europe, the United States and Asia. It spread rapidly with the military traveling in large numbers by train and overseas by ships. My mother was 16 years old at the time. In later years I recall her and my grandmother talking about how bad the flu was for some people. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – During today’s (Monday, April 27) COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on Monday, May 4...

Center for Human Services staff and community partners have stepped up to the challenge these past few weeks. They are working together are keeping children well fed, supporting families in need, and providing creative, fun activities for kids while at home...