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Elsberry Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Increase
ELSBERRY – In addition to a slew of state amendments, Elsberry residents will also be voting on a $2.5 million bond levy from the Elsberry Fire Protection District in the Nov. 3 election. The district has come a long way since 1999 when voters approved the fire district as a tax-based entity. Prior to that,…
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September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record
It was hotter than in July in some parts of the stateCOLUMBIA – September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record, says University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor.“It was exceptionally warm and generally dry across Missouri,” he says.With an average statewide temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the month was 8.4 F higher than…
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Lady Indians Named All-Conference
Katie BrinkmanKourtney KochLidia MoundLizzy Mound ELSBERRY – Last week four members of the Elsberry softball team received word that they had received post honor recognition. Coaches in the EMO conference met to determine which girls from the conference teams were an outstanding player in the 2026 season.Junior Lizzy Mound was unanimously chosen by the coaches…