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Chamber discusses final details for Ham & Turkey Celebration The California Area Chamber of Commerce met last week to discuss a number of upcoming events, including this weekend's Ozark Ham & Turkey "Celebration." by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

California Elementary School unveils first STEM education SmartLab in Missouri A number of special guests, including Gov. Mike Parson, were on hand Wednesday afternoon as California Elementary School unveiled a brand new STEM education SmartLab — the first in the state of Missouri. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 9 2020 @ 11:31pm

California's schools manage through pandemic California's schools have been able to manage through the pandemic and open their doors."We have had a great start to the new school year," superintendent Dwight Sanders said. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:04am

Burgers' Smokehouse factory store to remain closed until 2021 Burgers' Smokehouse will not open the Factory Country Store until at least 2021, the business decided this month. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

MRED preps for Gokey factory tour, Startup Moniteau program The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Board met last Wednesday to discuss upcoming plans for its ongoing programs, namely this year's Startup Moniteau program. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

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Last day to complete census approaching There are only a few more days left to complete U.S. Census forms.Census takers are ending field data collection Sept. by News Tribune Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Russellville cleanup begins today Russellville's annual citywide cleanup starts today and ends Friday morning.All trash pickup customers must be located inside city limits and abide by the following guidelines: All items must be set at the curb by 5 a. Published Sep. 17 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri lieutenant governor candidates talk key issues The four candidates running for Missouri lieutenant governor running in the Nov. 3 general election have different views of what Missourians want and need, but all the candidates want to deliver on those demands. by Phillip Sitter Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Local News

California Progress Inc. discusses upcoming events The California Progress Inc. Board of Directors met Monday night to discuss a number of upcoming events, including one in October. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Vision Health closes Tipton branch Vision Health Eyecare's Tipton location has closed, consolidating with the existing California branch. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Healthy Lifestyles group starts to flesh out programming The aspiring Moniteau County Healthy Lifestyles Coalition met again last week, this time pulling together a list of monthly themed resources it plans to provide to students and the community. Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Education

Jamestown school board discusses virtual learning plan The Jamestown C-1 School Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 10 to discuss the district's virtual learning plan as well as the progress of the new nurse's station. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Sports

Jefferson City, Smith-Cotton to clash for first time since 1997 It hasn't been paradise for Jefferson City or Sedalia Smith-Cotton so far this football season. The Tigers are 0-3, losing all by at least three scores. Meanwhile, the Jays are 0-3 after a late turnover and Rock Bridge field goal resulted in a two-point defeat in Columbia. by Jason Strickland Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 2:55am

Helias football sees mirror image in Borgia It's like looking in a mirror. At least it seems that way to Helias coach Chris Hentges. by Tom Rackers Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 2:50am

Capital City hoping to bottle up undefeated Rock Bridge Capital City found itself in a one-possession game most of last Friday against Hickman. The Cavaliers lost momentum down the stretch, something the fledgling program is looking to change this week against an undefeated foe that has thrived in crunch time. by Adam Feiner/Special to the News Tribune Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 2:45am

Features

Air Force veteran flew rescue missions stateside and in Vietnam War Walter Shull became interested in aviation after his parents purchased for him and his twin brother flight training hours at the airport in Jefferson City while they were still in high school. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:52pm

Memorial rodeo held for Laughlin Johnny Laughlin was known as a big-hearted cattleman whose goal was to grow rodeo, from teaching youths the sport to providing cattle to rodeos across the state. by Nicole Roberts Published Sep. 7 2020 @ 10:29pm

Missouri native excelled at West Point, wounded while leading troops in WWII Barely 30 years of age, Missouri native Elliott Woodrow Amick had already endured a lifetime of harrowing experiences and amassed an impressive list of accomplishments from his service in the U.S. Army. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Sep. 7 2020 @ 10:22pm

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