Community News

The Marshall Kiwanis held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Pam LaFrenz, and prayer offered by Jack Lenz, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order, with 24 members and seven guests in attendance...

Elections will take place on Tuesday, May 8, for a Silver Haired Legislature Senator position for Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette and Saline counties. The candidates running for the position are Shirley D. Ross and Tadar J. Wazir. Balloting will take place at the Carroll County Senior Center, 200 Lifecare Lane in Carrollton; Brunswick Senior Center, 801 E. ...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, orange smiles. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Strawberry chicken salad, italian bread; fresh garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

The Family Worship Center, located at 225 W. Drake Rd. in Marshall, will host a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, featuring 7Eventh Time Down who will present the “Only King Forever Tour.” For more information and tickets, go to www.facebook.com/FamilyWorshipCenterMarshall...

The annual Walk MS to raise money in the fight against multiple sclerosis will take place Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. starting at the North Point Shelter in Indian Foothills Park in Marshall. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Walk MS helps raise money to fund the research and treatment of multiple sclerosis, which affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Sharon Crawford, and prayer offered by Gary Fetter, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order with 21 members in attendance...

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

Malta Bend FFA will hold a plant sale at the Malta Bend School greenhouse on Saturday, April 14, and Saturday, April 28, each day, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until sold out. The plants are grown by Malta Bend FFA students. For further information contact Terry Jenkins at 660-631-2859 or tjenkins@maltabend.k12.mo.us...

WARRENSBURG — Veterans of Foreign Wars posts throughout central Missouri will be visible in the coming months seeking donations for their Post Relief Funds. District 6 Public Relations Chair and Junior Vice Commander Teresa Shane said posts generally solicit donations at supermarkets, on intersection corners or at event booths. She added the solicitations may correspond with Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day or Memorial Day...

The following books are available at the Marshall Public Library, 214 N. Lafayette Ave. Juvenile Fiction Board Book “Night-Night Missouri” Written by Katherine Sully, illustrated by Helen Poole, published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., Naperville, Illinois, Copyright 2017, call number BB SUL...

William Carey University has announced the president’s and dean’s list scholars for the Winter trimester. President’s list scholars must have a perfect 4.0 grade point average and dean’s list scholars must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. A local student earning recognition on the dean’s list is Conner Hogan Dunlap, of Marshall...

Care Connection for Aging Services has scheduled a presentation at the Marshall Senior Center in April to provide practical information and tools for advance care planning. Care Manager Jacklyn Vansteenburgh’s event will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at the center, located at 14 E. Morgan St., in Marshall, as part of the agency’s participation in National Healthcare Decision Day, which is Monday, April 16...

The Maple Hill Cemetery Association will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall at St. Luke United Church of Christ, in Grand Pass. The menu includes spaghetti, meat sauces, salad, bread, homemade desserts and drinks for a free-will donation...

The Marshall Ministerial Alliance, in cooperation with the Marshall Police Department, announces a seminar for all church professionals and church officials on church building security Thursday evening, April 12, at 7 p.m. This seminar will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1000 S. Apache Dr., in Marshall...

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

The GFWC Coterie Club met Tuesday, March 27, at the Marshall Senior Center. President Claudia Hutcherson opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was answered by 13 members and two guests, Kathy Broyles and Janice Jones. The minutes of the February meeting were shared. Treasurer Jo Eichelberger gave her report...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 3, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, led by Al Sturhan, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order, with 23 members in attendance...

Friday, March 2: 1st — C. Peterson/S. Robbins; 2nd — J. Hartley/E. Foster; 3rd — Tie: A. Wilson/P.W. Robbins; 4th — Tie: M. Fenner/H. Fenner. Friday, March 9: 1st — R. Dimond/E. Foster; 2nd — G. DeMoss/N. Blossom; 3rd — D. Diehm/C. Diehm; 4th — Tie: M. Fenner/H. Fenner; 5th — Tie: B. Cleary/M. Kimbrell...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, April 3, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. John Bargfrede called the meeting to order, with 19 members present and one guest in attendance. The invocation was led by Paul Collier, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jordan Summers...

More than 12,000 people were treated in its emergency department, nearly 69,000 outpatient procedures were performed, and more than 200 new lives were brought into the world at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall during its last fiscal year. These statistics, as well as details about the vital health care services and economic investment it makes into the community, are part of its updated 2017 Community Investment Report, which presented to the hospital’s Board of Trustees at its meeting on March 27.. ...

Rachel Ulbrich, of Marshall, was named to the dean's list for the Fall 2017 semester at Washington University, in St. Louis. Ulbrich is enrolled in the university's College of Arts and Sciences. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units...

The 12th Anniversary of The Fling, the Fitzgibbon Hospital Foundation's annual spring fundraiser, will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, at the Martin Community Center. The theme this year is a “Gala Masquerade.” The event is the primary fundraiser for the Fitzgibbon Hospital Foundation, and supporters of Fitzgibbon Hospital will bid on one-of-a-kind auction items to raise money for the independent not-for-profit, 501(c)3 hospital...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a luncheon and meeting Tuesday, March 20, at China Inn. Regent Barbara Thieman welcomed nine members and one associate member. She led in the DAR ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance, The American’s Creed and The Star Spangled Banner...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 27, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by John Carton, and prayer offered by Jim Ferguson, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order, with 20 members and one guest in attendance...

Energy and optimism are high in MPS as we look forward to celebrations and the opportunity to show off our students’ brilliance during the upcoming testing season. Can you believe it is fourth quarter already? It’s an extremely busy time in the central office, also, and here are some happenings around the district:...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Breakfast sliders; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, orange smiles. Lunch: Chedda-Toni with italian bread; Strawberry chicken salad, italian bread; fresh garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

The following books are available at Murrell Library Commons, located on the campus of Missouri Valley College. Students and alumni of the college may use the library at no charge. Community members not students or alumni of the college, may use the library for a nominal fee...

The annual Revival Services at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, located at 512 E. Washington St. in Marshall, will be held March 28-30, at 7 p.m. each night. The speaker for this occasion will be the Rev. Kentrell Lee.

The Marshall Ministerial Alliance will host a community-wide Holy Week Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 710 E. Yerby St. in Marshall. The Rev. Mark Smith, pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church, will be the featured speaker for the evening service...

Job seekers are encouraged to attend a job fair, which will be held Tuesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Community Center, located at 1985 S. Odell Ave. in Marshall. This event is sponsored by Missouri Employer Committee, Saline County Career Center, Marshall Saline Development Corporation and Missouri Department of Economic Development-Division of Workforce Development...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, March 20, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. John Bargfrede called the meeting to order with 18 members and one guest in attendance. The invocation was led by Paul Collier, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Johnson...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 20, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Rex Betz, and prayer offered by Fred Hartley, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order, with 22 members and seven guests in attendance...

St. Peter Catholic School Monday — Rib patty on a bun; Bologna and cheese sandwich; Salad; corn, fruit, dessert. Tuesday — Hamburger on a bun; Turkey and cheese sandwich; Salad; mashed potatoes, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday — Chicken patty on a bun; Ham and cheese sandwich; Salad; veggie sticks, fruit, dessert...

The Saline County Prosecutor’s Office will host a 2018 Victims’ Rights Breakfast on Friday, April 13, at 8 a.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church located at 710 E. Yerby St. in Marshall. Lisa Saylor, a survivor of domestic and sexual assault, will be a speaker at the event. Saline County Prosecutor Donald G. Stouffer and Victim Advocate Tausha Lembke will also be present at the event...

Four teams of Saline County Career Center DECA students reaped the rewards of their year-long class projects March 11-13. At the Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference, nine SCCC students qualified to present their projects at the next level, DECA's International Career Development Conference, April 20-25, in Atlanta, Ga...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 13, at Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Al Sturhan, and prayer offered by Steve Hartwig, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order with 27 members in attendance...

The Patsy Gregg Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting on Saturday, March 10, at Wood & Huston Community Center in Marshall. Hostesses were Peggy Ruester, Jan Malecki and Sharee Norfleet...

Marshall Circle No. 535 Daughters of Isabella held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 14. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order. Opening prayer was read by Chancellor Helen Girard. Roll call of officers showed nine present, one excused and one absent...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, March 13, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. Dennis Desmond called the meeting to order, with 12 members and two guests in attendance. The invocation was led by Paul Collier and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gary Grote...

The Swinney Conservatory of Music at Central Methodist University, in Fayette, held its annual Music Fest on March 2. The fest spread across the entire campus and featured some 2,500 students from Missouri middle and high schools for competition in band, choir, brass, woodwind, percussion, strings, piano and vocal solos and ensembles. In all, 900 events were held for the students...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, apple. Lunch: Chicken and cheese quesadilla, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges...

The GFWC Coterie Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant with Verna Sue Gibson and Roberta Hains serving as hostesses. President Claudia Hutcherson opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Gibson read the devotion titled “If you love each other,” based on John 13:35 and taken from a book titled “Mornings With Jesus.” Roll call was answered by 12 members...

On March 6, Saline County Career Center DECA received a generous donation from ConAgra Foods. The donation of $1,000 will help support and sustain chapter funding this year. Twenty-two members will be competing at the DECA State Career Development Competition, which will be March 11-13, and will be held at Westin Crown Center in Kansas City this year for the first time. International competition will be held in Atlanta, Ga., on April 20-25...

Residents of Saline County who are 60 years of age or older are being sought to file as a candidate for the Silver Haired Legislature. The Silver Haired Legislature is a formally elected body of citizens, 60 years of age and older, that promote legislative advocacy for older adults...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Marty Smith and prayer offered by Jack Lenz, Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order with 26 members in attendance...

During the month of January, the Marshall Writer's Guild sponsored a “Winter Writing Contest” at Bueker Middle School. Students submitted over 50 pieces of writing into the competition. The entries were judged in four different categories and three different age divisions...

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, located at 512 E. Washington St. in Marshall, will host its annual men and women’s day program Sunday, March 11. A dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m., with the program to begin at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evelyn Elmore of New Beginnings Fellowship Ministry...

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

The following books are available at Marshall Public Library, 214 N. Lafayette Ave. Juvenile Non-Fiction “When the Sun Goes Dark” By Dennis Schatz, illustrated by Eric Freeberg, published by NSTA Kids (National Science Teachers Association), Arlington, Virginia, copyright 2017, call number J523.78FRA...

Javon Hayes, AAI, was announced as Employee of the Month for January 2018 at Northwest Community Services. According to a press release, Hayes used his own time and effort to build a contact for employment. He set up a meeting and did all the research to make sure this job met an individual’s career goals. He uses his own time to network and builds relationships to help the individuals...

Marshall Municipal Unities announced Robert Johnson as its Employee of the Quarter for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2017. In nominating Johnson, Underground Facilities Director Grant Piper highlighted his efforts taking care of the lift stations and pump stations...

The Missouri Valley College Division of Fine Arts will present “An Evening of Beckett” Wednesday through Saturday, March 21-24, at 7:30 p.m. nightly in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre on the MVC campus. This production will consist of four of Samuel Beckett’s most challenging and thought-provoking short plays, “Not I,” “Rockaby,” “Ohio Impromtu” and “Act Without Words II.”...

Missouri Valley College Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Diane Bartholomew will be awarded the 2018 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award by the Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). This award is in recognition of the exceptional commitment to leadership, volunteer service, advocacy and distinguished professional activities as an athletic trainer at the district and state levels. ...

Drury University, located in Springfield, has announced the dean’s list for the Fall 2017 semester. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.60 or greater on a 4.00 scale while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours...

The Marshall High School Theatre Department will present a spring play titled “Lucky Hudson and the 12th Street Gang.” The play will be presented on Wednesday through Friday, March 7-9, at 7 p.m. at the MHS Little Theatre. Two complimentary tickets will be available for each teacher based on a first-come, first-served basis for the show. ...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, Feb 27, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. John Bargefrede called the meeting to order with 16 members and two guests in attendance. The invocation was led by Paul Collier and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Boyd...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. President Elect Charles Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance and offered the prayer prior to calling the meeting to order. There were 23 members and one visitor, Kevin Scott, in attendance...

The Marshall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting Feb. 2 at the Marshall Public Library. Regent Raylene Cornine called the meeting to order, welcoming members and guests. Guests were Connie Lee, West Central District director, and Mary Bays and Marsha Williams from the library...

The Grand Pass United Methodist Church will host its annual chili and soup dinner on Saturday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall located in the St. Luke United Church of Christ in Grand Pass. This dinner will include chili, soup, homemade desserts, drinks and more for a free-will donation...

Bethany Baptist Church in Marshall is hosting Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. They will feature award-winning Mississippi bluegrass gospel music. The church is located at 1512 S. Conway Ave. All are welcome to attend and admission is free...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Waffles; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, pineapple. Lunch: Chicken nachos with white queso; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: French toast stick; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; cinnamon toast, apple...

The Mid-Day Optimist Club of Marshall will hold its annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Saturday, March 3, at 5 p.m. at the Martin Community Center in Marshall. Teams will consist of four adult team members. The Webster Dictionary will be used to determine correct spelling...

As the spring music contest grows near, the vocal music students at Marshall High School prepare to deliver their peak performances of the year. To ready themselves for the coming month, students will be holding a contest preparation concert in the Harold Lickey Auditorium at Bueker Middle School on Thursday, March 1, at 6 p.m...

Bethany Baptist Church in Marshall is hosting Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. They will feature award-winning Mississippi bluegrass gospel music. The church is located at 1512 S. Conway Ave. All are welcome to attend and admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken...

The annual Cumberland Presbyterian Men’s Fellowship Hog Supper will be held on Sunday, March 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Buddy Pack program, which provides nutritious food for school children. The program, which is coordinated locally by Bruce Brock, serves about 200 school children in Saline County...

The following books are available at Murrell Library Commons, located on the campus of Missouri Valley College. Students and alumni of the college may use the library at no charge. Community members, not students or alumni of the college, may use the library for a nominal fee...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, apple. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Baked omelet, toast with margarine and jelly; Mini waffles; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, strawberries...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, apple. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Baked omelet, toast with margarine and jelly; Mini waffles; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, strawberries...

The Marshall Writers’ Guild met at the Marshall Public Library at 1 p.m. on Feb. 15. Fourteen members were present: Penny Athon, Melanie Dees Campbell, Holly Forsman, Claudia Gratian, Pat Hammer, Authorene Phillips, Ed Phillips, Lois Pontius, Carol Raynor, Ed Richards, Carole Schaefer, Irene Sims, Virginia Sprigg, and Sidney Sullivan, according to meeting minutes...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. John Bargefrede called the meeting to order with 13 members in attendance and four guests. The invocation was led by Paul Collier and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Watson. A program was given by Stephanie Gooden from 4-H Embryology, which put eggs from Tyson in schools so children can watch them hatch. Dennis Desmond held a discussion about Camp Quality, which is a camp where cancer-stricken children can go...

Marshall Circle No. 535 Daughters of Isabella met Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the St. Mary’s room at St. Peter Church. Regent Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order. Opening prayer was read by Helen Girard. Roll call of officers showed nine officers present and two excused...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club celebrated Valentine’s Day with a social at Stone Hedge Golf Club. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer offered by Gary Fetter, Club President Gabe Ramsey invited 16 members and their guests to a dinner prepared by the staff. ...

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

Winter in Missouri is always an adventure, isn’t it? The decision whether to cancel school, or delay the start is a difficult one. Of course, our first concern is the safety of our students and staff. We always have their best interest at heart. One thing is for sure, there will be people who are happy and others who are upset with whatever decision is made...

This year, 38 Saline County Career Center DECA students participated in district-level competition in Independence on Wednesday, Feb. 7. There were 23 members who received onstage recognition. There will be 20 who will be moving on to compete at the state level...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese bagel; Waffles; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, pineapple. Lunch: Corn dog; Taco salad, cornbread; fresh garden salad, texas pintos, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: King cake cinnamon roll; Fruit and yogurt parfait with fruit muffin; Cereal or oatmeal; Cinnamon toast, apple...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. Ken Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance and Steve Hartwig offered the prayer. Club President Gabe Ramsey conducted the business meeting with 23 members in attendance...

Residents of Marshall and the surrounding community are invited to take part in an Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group at Fitzgibbon Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a free group that encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia...

The Marshall Public Library will host a Lineage Society Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop is for people who want to learn more about lineage societies and whether or not they have an eligible ancestor. This event is free and no registration is required...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. President John Bargfrede called the meeting to order. The invocation was led by Paul Collier and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pat Kennedy. There were 20 members and one guest present...

The GFWC Coterie Club met on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Bloomfield’s Family Restaurant with club President Claudia Hutcherson and Jo Eichelberger serving as hostesses. Hutcherson opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Eichelberger read the devotion from a book titled “The Meaning of Love” by Evelyn Counts. Roll call was answered by 11 members, noting the club recently lost member Barbara Marsh...

The University of Central Missouri, in Warrensburg, released its dean’s list for the Fall 2017 semester. To be eligible, a student must be an undergraduate who earns 12 or more semester hours with a grade point average for the semester of 3.50 or above...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were led by Fred Hartley. Club President Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order with 23 members present...

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

The Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University has announced the names of students named to the Academic or President's Honor Roll at the end of the 2017 fall trimester. To be included on the Academic Honor Roll, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. Students named to the President's Honor Roll have attained a perfect 4.0 GPA for the trimester...

The University of Missouri released its dean’s list for the fall semester of 2017. Local students given the honor are: Sydney Anne Bredehoeft of Blackburn; Isabelle Catherine Drake of Malta Bend; Molly F. Angelhow, Roxana Avalos, Misael Ayala, Shane Ross Bishop, Dustin Tyler Blankenship, Ashlyn N. Chamberlin, Garrett Benjamin Clouse, Wendy Cortes, Shelby Lynn Dawson, Katelyn Depaoli, Molly Kay Evans, Jack Austin Hemeyer, Abigail Nicole Henke, Lukas R. Jakubin, Ryan Isaac Layton, Shuwen Lin, Sydnee M. Mason, Zachary F. ...

The names of nine people will be on the February ballot for election of the Saline County University Extension Council. Council chairman Paul Crews said the names are: Melissa Gann, Tonya Eddy, Tonya Bagnell, Julia Riley, Elizabeth Bellamy, William Voelker, Vance Grossenburg, Michelle Boland and Sandra Selby. These Saline County residents will be elected by district to fill this year’s vacancies. The new council members will begin their duties on March 1, according to state law...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. President John Bargfrede called the meeting to order. The invocation was led by Paul Collier and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kyle Gibbs. There were 15 members and one guest present...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at noon on Tuesday, Jan 23, in the lower level of the Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Mike Weber, and prayer, offered by Al Sturhan, club president Gabe Ramsey called the meeting to order with 22 members and one guest in attendance...

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: Breakfast sliders; Breakfast pizza; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, orange smiles. Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with italian bread; Italian chef salad, italian bread; fresh garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, peaches...

World Heritage International Student Exchange Program is seeking representatives to work with volunteer host families and international exchange students in the community. World Heritage provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the United States for high school students from around the world. ...

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 2017 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...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. President John Bargfrede called the meeting to order. Paul Collier gave the invocation and Ashley Wiecken led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 20 members and four guests present...

Area student Allison Barnes, of Marshall, was named to the Fall 2017 President’s List at Truman State University. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete at least 12 credit hours...

The Optimist Club of Marshall met Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Patty’s Hav-A-Snak. President John Bargfrede called the meeting to order. Paul Collier gave the invocation and Jeff Mosley led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 16 members and three guests present...