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Submitted by Lana Ledford Cameron, Mo.— NW Electric Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving northwest Missouri, announced today that Loren Haines has been selected as its next Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. Haines brings 27 years of experience within the electric cooperative system, most recently serving the past 10 years as General Manager of North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative, a member-owned distribution cooperative serving rural communities across northern Missouri. During his tenure at North Central, Haines led initiatives that strengthened system reliability, improved financial stability and increased member satisfaction. His accomplishments include the deployment of advanced metering…

Long before Thanksgiving became a fixed national holiday, Missourians were already being called to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of everyday life. In the fall of 1843, at a time when families gathered around wood-burning stoves and candlelight flickered across cabin walls, Missouri Gov. Thomas Reynolds asked the people of the young state to set aside a special day — not for labor or worry, but for gratitude. His words, written more than 180 years ago, still carry the warmth of a season meant for family, faith, and reflection. Here is the full proclamation that first called…

City of Milan Awarded $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant to Strengthen Public Safety Submitted by Crystal Bupp, City Administrator MILAN, Mo. (November 17, 2025) — The City of Milan has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Homeland Security’s SFY 2026 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program. The City of Milan Police Department will utilize the funds to purchase a new fully equipped police vehicle, ensuring officers have reliable, modern equipment to continue providing 24/7 law enforcement services to the community. The City of Milan was recently designated as a Missouri Blue Shield…

Submitted by Billie Ryals Representatives from Sullivan County Memorial Hospital and the Sullivan County Health Department are pictured alongside the Sullivan County Commissioners as they officially sign a proclamation in honor of National Rural Health Day, to be observed on November 20, 2025. National Rural Health Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and to highlight the unique challenges faced by rural communities. This day emphasizes the efforts made to enhance rural healthcare and build thriving healthy communities.