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ARROW ROCK — The Lyceum Theatre will open its new eight-show season on June 6 with the Lyceum premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” followed by “All Shook Up,” “9 to 5 The Musical,” “Murder For Two,” “Fully Committed,” “Crimes of the Heart,” “Swingtime Canteen,” and the sixth annual production of the Lyceum’s unique adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” closing on Dec. 22...

Missouri Western State University has announced the names of students who completed the degree requirements during the 2018 summer and fall semesters. A total of 387 students received degrees. Andrew Charles Lee Curry, of Waverly, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/management...

FULTON — Dalton Landreth, of Marshall, was named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College, located in Fulton. The dean's list recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the dean's list, a student must have a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — No school. Tuesday — Breakfast: Cinnamon roll; Pancake sausage griddle; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit. Lunch: Three cheese grilled cheese; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, cowboy beans, orange pineapple mix...

The Mid-Day Optimist Club of Marshall will hold its annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Saturday, March 2, at 5 p.m. at the Martin Community Center in Marshall. Teams will consist of four adult team members. The spelling teams can be sponsored for a nominal fee...

First Baptist Church of Marshall is in the midst of celebrating its 150 years of ministry and mission to the community of Marshall. The city of Marshall, founded in 1839, has experienced a rich history and gone through many changes. Throughout Saline County there were already numerous Southern Baptist Churches; aligned as an association, having fellowship and working together throughout the state of Missouri. In 1869, a group of individuals thought it was time to establish a Baptist Church in Marshall. . ...

Northwest Missouri State University has released the names of students who completed requirements for a degree at the conclusion of the 2018 Fall Semester. William Brett Maupin, of Marshall, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business...

A retirement party will be held honoring Cliff Lackland on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m., at the USDA Office, located on 704 N. Miami Ave., in Marshall. Cake and ice cream will be served.

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg, bacon and cheese bagel; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Corn dog; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

ROLLA — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the 2018 fall semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0...

ROLLA — Nearly 800 candidates received degrees during commencement ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. It awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees...

St. Peter Catholic School recently announced academic and attendance awards for the second quarter in the 2018-2019 school year. Pastor’s Honor Roll: Third grade — Breckin Bethel, Andrew Beumer, Clover Brizendine, Sophia Butner, Hudson Green, Lucas Meyer, Megan Miles, Elsa Rahner and Jack Thompson. ...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Sausage biscuit; Cereal and oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Colby egg omelet; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal, oatmeal or egg; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

SEDALIA — State Fair Community College, located in Sedalia, presented a list of students named to the president’s list and dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. To qualify, students must complete 12 or more hours with a grade point average of 4.0 for the president’s list, or a grade point average of 3.5-3.99 for the dean’s list...

Missouri Valley College, in Marshall, conferred 38 degrees for 2018 December graduates. For more information on Missouri Valley College, contact 660-831-4114 or email admissions@moval.edu. The following local students were among the 2018 December graduates: Abdul Alhamzawi, Hayley Campbell, Echo Jones and Ariel Smith, all of Marshall; and Caleb Pemberton of Slater...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Gary Pennock called the meeting to order, Paul Collier gave the invocation, and Jeff Mosley led the pledge. Wayne Heuman was introduced as a new member...

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria includes enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Italian chef salad, italian bread; fresh garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — No school. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit. Lunch: Pepperoni calzone, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, banana orange mix...

BOLIVAR — Southwest Baptist University has released its Fall 2018 honor roll lists. Local students, William Raines, of Marshall, was named to the dean’s list, and Jacob Holloway, of Marshall, was named to the honor’s list. To be listed on the semester's honor roll, students must carry at least 12 hours of college work at Southwest Baptist University and earn at least a B, 3.00 GPA, with no grade below C: trustees’ list, 3.85-4.00; president's list, 3.70-3.84; dean’s list, 3.50-3.69; and honor's list, 3.00-3.40.. ...

Names of students who have made the scholastic honor roll fall term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 1,483 students earned straight As (4.0). Another 4,752 earned a B+ (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the honor roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work...

William Jewell College has announced several area students have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. The honor recognizes students with a grade point average of 3.7 or above enrolled in at least 14 hours. Those earning a spot on the dean’s list include Zach Baker, John Haug and Lauren Nichols, all of Marshall...

KIRKSVILLE — Truman State University has released its president’s and vice president’s lists for Fall 2018. Local students earning recognition on the president’s list are Jaylee Rayanne Hazell, of Marshall, and Lauren Michelle Wiggins, of Waverly. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester grade point average of 4.0 and must complete 12 semester hours of credit...

LINN — State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate students who achieved academic excellence during the 2018 fall semester. To be placed on the honor roll, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.0 and 3.499 on a 4-point scale...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Waffles with syrup; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Sloppy joe, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Western egg and bacon sandwich; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal or oatmeal; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Steve Hartwig offered the invocation and President Elect Marty Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order, with 21 members and four guests in attendance...

KIRKSVILLE — Truman State University has released the names of students who graduated during fall commencement. Truman conducted graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The names of the graduates can be found online at truman.edu/honors/fall-2018-graduation-list...

KANSAS CITY — Rockhurst University has announced the dean's list for the Fall 2018 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The following local students earned a place on the list — Jack Alsbach, Mary Elfrink, Alexis Thompson and Addyson Wright, all of Marshall...

COLUMBIA — Columbia College has announced its 2018 Fall dean’s list. To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Local students on the dean’s list include Nathan Perkins and Crystal Rogers, both of Marshall...

ATCHISON, KAN. — Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester. Logan Harris, of Marshall, was recently named to the dean's list for the fall semester, which ended in December...

The Optimist Club of Marshall held its regular meeting on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant. President Gary Pennock called the meeting to order, Paul Collier gave the invocation, and Jim Chevalier led the pledge. Guest speaker Ron Duvall gave an update on the Marshall Food Pantry...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on Friday, Dec. 7, at Stone Hedge Golf Club in Marshall. This was a yearly combined Christmas luncheon and meeting along with the Marshall Chapter, hosted by the Patsy Gregg Chapter...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the invocation led by Mel Sharon, President Charles Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 16 members in attendance...

SEDALIA — State Fair Community College students won honors at the Missouri Professional Agriculture Students (PAS) conference Thursday, Nov. 15, through Saturday, Nov. 17, at Crowder College in Neosha. Twenty-four SFCC agriculture students attended along with Brad Driskill, agriculture program coordinator, Kerri Johnson, agriculture instructor, and Jessica Wingerter, agriculture navigator. ...

Hannah Meyer, LCSW, was announced as Employee of the Month for November 2018 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, Meyer has spent countless hours dedicating her time to assure that all of the individuals in the Optimistic Beginnings program are receiving the most therapeutic treatment possible...

Meet James and Daniel — who both receive services from Center for Human Services and are both proud members of the McDonald’s crew. Daniel interviewed for a salad prep/dishwashing position at McDonald’s and told his interviewer that he wanted to take baby steps in learning a new job. ...

Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2018 dean's list. The requirements for the dean's list are a 3.3 or higher grade point average, at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no "D," "F," or "Incomplete" grades for the semester...

KANSAS CITY — The Missouri Veterans Commission seeks women veterans to apply before Monday, Dec. 31, for a State of Missouri War Medallion Award that will be presented during a special program in March. Rebecca Bradley, minority veterans coordinator with the commission, is contacting veterans organizations and service providers to find women veterans eligible for the medallion...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the invocation led by Steve Hartwig, President Charles Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with 18 members and two guests in attendance...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: BBQ pork on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarine oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Colby egg omelet; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal, oatmeal or egg; toast with margarine and jelly, chilled fruit...

PARKVILLE — Park University held its December 2018 Kansas City Area Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence. The university had 433 students eligible to participate in the ceremony — 174 students received a master’s degree and/or a graduate certificate, and 259 students received a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate...

The Marshall Circle Daughters of Isabella held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Regent Dorothy Teeter opened the meeting and gave the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers showed seven present and four excused. The spiritual committee reported that several members attended the first Saturday rosary on Nov. 1...

Friday, Nov. 2: 1st — H. Satterwhite/R. Dimond; 2nd — G. DeMoss/M. McIntosh; 3rd — B. Blair/S. Joy; 4th — E. Foster/B. Cleary. Tuesday, Nov. 6: 1st — H. Satterwhite/J. Hartley; 2nd — J. Robbins/M. Fenner. Friday, Nov. 9: 1st — H. Satterwhite/R. Dimond; 2nd — M. Sanders/A. Tobin; 3rd — E. Foster/J. Hartley...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Italian chef salad, italian bread; fresh garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon and meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Roslyn Heights in Boonville. After lunch, a program titled “Preservation in Print” was given by Carole Schaefer, sharing the 2018 Marshall Writers’ Guild titled “Fact and Fiction, Past and Present.”...

The Marshall Chamber of Commerce has hired Ms. Mary Ann Piper, lifelong resident of Marshall, as the new executive director. Piper is currently office assistant in the chamber’s office. Previously, she was the manager and program supervisor of the Missouri Care Center for 19 years. Piper served with America Corp (VISTA), organizing new projects, Penny Campaign, Community Garden, and assisted with organizing the Prosperity Team...

In conjunction with the Marshall Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Christmas Parade, the First Christian Church is having its annual chili supper and silent auction. The church is located on the northeast corner of the square, so families can warm up with chili or vegetable soup before or after watching the parade...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, fresh fruit. Lunch: Beef burrito; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, chilled fruit...

Ashton Reagles is among 11 University of Central Missouri senior students featured in the Fall 2018 Studio Art and Art Education Exhibition. The exhibit will be held Nov. 28 through Dec. 8 in the Art Center on Clark Street, located on the UCM campus in Warrensburg. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. All events are open to the public...