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Board of Public Works hears department reports, including decommission of water main, insurance proposals
The MMU Board of Public Works held a regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, where department heads presented information on current projects. IT & Broadband Director Jim Widel reported the fiber contractors are making good progress in two areas of the county. According to unofficial meeting minutes, one is working in the Grand Pass and Malta…
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Protect yourself and your loved ones: Why the flu shot matters this season
Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center MARSHALL — As the 2026–2027 flu season gets underway, doctors at Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center are encouraging residents of Marshall and surrounding communities to get their annual influenza vaccine now. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of flu illness and its potentially serious…
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Owls fall in quarterfinal round of district playoffs at Osage
by Hobby KingSPORTS EDITORJace Sandoval rushed for more than 150 yards, the Marshall Owls scored three touchdowns, including one on defense, but all that wasn’t enough.The sixth-seeded Owls fell behind the host and No. 3-seeded Osage Indians 14-0 within the first four minutes, and eventually lost their Class 4, District 5 quarterfinal 48-21 last Friday…