City of Columbia Announces Smith as Next Community Development Director
Submitted by: Sydney Olsen, City of Columbia (COLUMBIA, MO) – The City of Columbia has named Clinton Smith as its next Community Development director. Smith will step into the role beginning Sepember 29, 2025. “Clinton has an impressive record of professional experience working in community development and planning,” City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said. “I am…
Read MoreA Story Of Survival: Farmer’s grain bin entrapment serves as a powerful safety reminder
Story and photo courtesy of MFA Today’s Farmer It was something Jim Brinkley had done hundreds of times. This past February, needing to haul a load of corn to market, the longtime farmer climbed into one his grain bins to break up the crust that had formed during the winter. The 4,000-bushel bin on his…
Read MoreMICHAEL ALLEN JOHNSON
Michael Allen Johnson, 58, of Green City, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, August 31, 2025 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Mike was born August 26, 1967 in Columbia, to James (Pete) Oliver Johnson and Virginia (Jaques) Johnson. He grew up in Green City, graduating from Green City High School in 1985. On April 18, 1987,…
Read MoreEDNA FAYE LAFAVER
Edna Faye LaFaver, 90, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Edna was born August 29, 1935 in Green City, to Benjamin and Nellie Van (Brandon) Kiger. She married Ronald LaFaver, and he survives her of the home. Also surviving: Five children, Susan Jessen…
Read MoreGreen Castle Lions Name Sandy Jackson Labor Day Grand Marshal
Submitted The Green Castle Lions Club is proud to honor Sandy Jackson as the 2025 Grand Marshal of the Green Castle Labor Day Celebration. Sandy has been a beloved part of the Green Castle community for the past 15 years, though her ties to the area stretch back more than 25 years. A true servant…
Read MoreSmithfield Foods Partners With Feed the Children Program
Submitted Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children joined forces to host three Resource Rallies in communities where Smithfield operates, helping to ensure children and families return to school with food, classroom supplies and household essentials needed to thrive. The first Resource Rally was held in Cudahy, Wisconsin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the next was…
Read MoreMilan C-2 School Approves 2025 Financial Statement In Regular Board Of Education Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. David Richardson, President; Mrs. Jody Gittings, Mrs. Samantha McCabe (joined via Zoom), Mr. Dennis Weaver, and Mrs. Megan Courtney. SCHOOL PERSONNEL PRESENT: Dr. Ashley Pauley, Superintendent OTHERS PRESENT: David Richardson, President, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. APPROVE AGENDA: A motion was made by Mrs. Gittings and seconded by Mrs.…
Read MoreKEVIN G. HUDSON
Mr. Kevin G. Hudson, 59, a resident of Trenton, Missouri died at 10:31 A.M., Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Wright Memorial Hospital, Trenton, Missouri. .Mr. Hudson was born July 1, 1966 at Trenton, Missouri the son of Jerry Daniel and Dorothy Louise Whilhite Hudson. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1984 and from William…
Read MoreWILLIAM STEVEN “BILLY” STEELE
William Steven “Billy” Steele, 74, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Glen Junior Steele and Lottie Mae (Campbell) Steele, who both preceded him in death, along with his grandfather, William Glen Steele. After the passing of his parents,…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Athletic Hall of Fame 2025
The Milan C-2 Athletic Hall of Fame is proud to announce the eighth inductee to be the 2000 Wildcat Boys Track team. In 2000, the Wildcat Boys track team had 10 athletes compete at the state track meet. Of the 10 state qualifiers, Barry Ford, Stephen Pauley, Blake Spencer, Matt Taylor, and Jonathan McKinny collectively…
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