Susan McMurray
Susan McMurray, 70, of Oskaloosa, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Susan Roberts McMurray, daughter of Neva Stott Cain, was born on April 4, 1953, in Kirksville, Missouri. She attended Scotland County High School, graduating with the Class of 1972. She was so excited to attend…
Read MoreLeslie “Jo” Moore
Leslie “Jo” Moore, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away from complications of ALS on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held at 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Marion, Iowa. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12,…
Read MorePeter (Pete) H. Smith
Peter (Pete) H. Smith, 75, of Milan, Missouri, formerly of Scotland County, passed away April 4, 2023, at his home at Milan. The son of Fred H. and Violet I. Peterson Smith, he was born at Kirksville, Missouri December 24, 1947. He was known by his family and friends as Pete. He lived in the…
Read MoreJames Gordon Ford
James Gordon Ford, 89, of rural Glenwood, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Harry S. Truman Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Gordon was born on January 3, 1934 in Raven Coal Camp near Coatsville, Missouri to Walter Harvey and Thelma Marie (Trimble) Ford. Gordon was united in marriage to Berniece Lavelle Tallman…
Read MoreLocal High School Students Apply for FRS D.C. Youth Tour Sponsored by NEMR
Green City, MO, March 22nd, 2023— NEMR hosted an interview dinner to choose two candidates to represent the company at the annual Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour to Washington D.C. High school freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the company’s telephone/internet service area are given the opportunity to apply for this trip by…
Read MoreTigers Walk Off with Win Over Atlanta
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 3/28/23- After dropping the season opener to Schuyler County on a cold, bitter Monday night, the Tiger baseball team was back in action the following night for their home opener against the visiting Atlanta Hornets. The Tigers got in the hole early in this game, but battled back to win…
Read MoreThe University of Missouri Shares New Extension Soybean Specialist
Submitted by Samantha Turnner, MO Soybean Merchandising Council The University of Missouri – Columbia announced Dr. Andre Reis as the state’s new soybean specialist to conduct research and extend Extension efforts to soybean producers across the state. “My goal is to develop and share sustainable practices for soybean production,” said Reis. “These recommendations include nutrient…
Read MoreA.T. Still University Hosts Area High School Students
By Alisa Kigar, SCH Communications Specialist The Med Club students from Schuyler & Scotland County High Schools took a field trip to A.T. Still University in Kirksville on March 27, 2023. Med Club meetings, field trips & symposiums are designed to increase emphasis on math and science, stressing their importance in preparation and pursuit of…
Read MoreGlen J. Fugate
Glen J. Fugate, Jr. died on 8 March 2023 at age 91. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk.
Read MoreKeith G Boyer
Keith G Boyer, 87 years old, of Burlington, Iowa , died March 20, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Keith was born on November 7, 1935 to Wallace and Lucille Boyer in Rainbow, Missouri. He grew up in Gorin with his brother Ronnie Boyer and sister Betty Boyer. On August 21, 1955, while a…
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