Marshall Schools reviewing bids for multiple services
Assistant Superintendent David Reinke provided much district information to Marshall School Board members Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, a vast majority of which included bids for various services.
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Ready to roar: Mizzou releases fall 2024 graduation list
COLUMBIA — The University of Missouri launches students into successful careers and lives. In December 2024, more than 1,800 students received a total of 1,872 degrees, joining a network of more than 362,500 alumni around the world. And Tigers see results. A recent career outcomes survey shows more than 95% of Mizzou graduates find employment, continue their education or begin military or service roles within six months of graduation.
Crossings: Women on the Sante Fe Trail public lecture by Dr. Francis Levine
On Saturday, March 1, the Arrow Rock Visitors’ Center will host a public lecture by Dr. Francis Levine, a renowned expert on the Santa Fe Trail. The event is scheduled to take place from 10-11 a.m. and is free of charge.
Call ahead for the MPS Kindergarten Roundup
The time is nearing for the Kindergarten Screening and Roundup for Marshall Public Schools. If your little one will be going into kindergarten next fall, call Spainhower Primary School to make an appointment for the screening.
Marshall FFA
My name is Bailey Riley, and I’m a senior at Marshall High School, where I proudly serve as the President of Marshall FFA. This year, I’m enrolled in Ag Leadership, but I’ve also had the privilege of taking Ag Science 1 and Ag Science 2. Through these experiences and my leadership roles within FFA, I’ve been blessed with countless opportunities that have truly shaped who I am today and allowed me to discover what FFA means to me. I’ll never forget being a shy Freshman, starting in Ag Science 1 with no prior experience, unsure of where I fit in. But through the amazing people in this program, I quickly found my place. It didn’t take long for me to realize that FFA isn’t just about agriculture—it’s about finding a community of support, growth, and encouragement.
Valley basketball teams suffer defeats at Grand View
The Missouri Valley College men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Grand View (Iowa), Saturday afternoon. The women’s team fell, 66-60. The men’s team forced overtime, but lost, 82-75.
This Day in History
Local history compiled by Marshall Public Library genealogy staff.
Lighting up the sky
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Saline County finalizes candidate filing for April 2025 General Municipal Election
Saline County Clerk Brittni Burton has finalized the candidate filing list for the upcoming General Municipal Election, scheduled for April 8. The announcement follows a court order that permitted a late notification regarding the election details.
Saline County Commission approves 2025 budget
In a decisive move, the Saline County Commission has adopted the budget for the fiscal year 2025, totaling approximately $41.06 million.