The famous Dairy Queen franchise is set to build a store in Warsaw this fall. Owners Jorge Guevara, his wife Meagan, his sister Patricia and her husband Jose, as well as his mother and father …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 8/3/22 |
When she is not out checking the cattle, Edwards resident Leslie Grace is busy at her computer turning out her latest thriller. Grace, a seventh generation Benton Countian, recently published …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 8/3/22 |
In early session Monday eve, Benton County Collector David Brodersen discussed surtax losses to the city in recent years. He said the distribution of surtax funds annually is based by state statute …
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Homer May
County Reporter | 8/3/22 |
One of the earliest cooperative enterprises was a store started by weavers in the town of Rochdale, England, in 1844. As a way to define the characteristics of this newer type of organization, the …
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8/3/22
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The Primary Election will be held in Missouri on August 2, and General Election on November 8. The last date to register to vote for the Primary was July 6, but potential voters have until …
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Judy Kramer
County Reporter | 7/31/22 |
Truman Lake is normally at 706 feet above sea level. The lake was brought down in June for safety reasons so that a gate in the dam could be worked on by the Corps of Engineers. Although the Corps …
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Judy Kramer
County Reporter | 7/31/22 |
The following article is reproduced with the verbal consent of Mossy Oak.
Veteran Major Joe Bogart is a man we are proud to honor.
Major Bogart served his country for 28 years; 23 …
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Mossy Oak
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7/31/22
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Under new business Thursday eve the City Board considered two proposed ordinances: (1) dealing with the number of trailers that may be kept by residents in their yards, and (2) a tall grass bill …
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Homer May
County Reporter | 7/31/22 |
I have known Murl Stull for some 32 years. So I decided to write this story not as a reporter but as a long time friend.
Last Saturday, Murl celebrated his 100th birthday at his home at 310 …
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Johnie Logue
County Reporter | 7/31/22 |
The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center is one of 10 Class A visitor centers at U. S. Army Corps of Engineer sites in the country. The Corps of Engineers Department of Defense budgeting provides funds for …
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Judy Kramer
County Reporter | 7/20/22 |
An 1800's-themed amusement park in rural Benton County is under contract to sell by August 1, according to local realtor Susan Newman. The property has been in one family for generations.
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 7/20/22 |
On Saturday evening at the Warsaw Community Building, New Breed Wrestling brought high flying, back slamming, elbow smashing entertainment to a sold-out crowd. Wrestlers like El Diablo, Slammer, Dr. …
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Stormy Waters
County Reporter | 7/20/22 |
In late session Monday eve, City Administrator Randy Pogue presented information that the City has exceeded revenue projections for the first half of 2022, but added some reimbursement is still to …
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Homer May
County Reporter | 7/20/22 |
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative (OVEC) is continuing its long-standing practice of retiring capital credits to its members. The OVEC Board of Directors has elected to retire approximately …
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7/20/22
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In memory of their late granddaughter, Izzy Ford, Fred and Jean Tullos organized the renovation of a playground and installation of brand new equipment in the Teal Bend residence community just west …
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Andrea Merritt
County Reporter | 7/13/22 |
From tractor pulls to serving grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, the Cole Camp Jaycees are always busy raising money to help those in need.
This past weekend the Jaycees sponsored a MSTPA …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 7/13/22 |
Former Warsaw teacher, Holly Helms, opened the Growing Minds Tutoring Center this summer for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Helms said she opened the tutoring center …
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Andrea Merritt
County Reporter | 7/13/22 |
Meeting in special session Wednesday eve, City Aldermen discussed the City’s long range development needs, focusing on its water supply. A related resolution was passed, authorizing the filing …
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Homer May
County Reporter | 7/13/22 |
John Boise Middle School science teacher Kari Winters was selected as the STEM teacher of the Year by Angler’s Port Marina in Warsaw.
Klaus Fink, president of Angler’s Port …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 7/13/22 |
As the 2022 primary election approaches, the Benton County Republican Central Committee has announced plans to hold a debate at the Warsaw Community Building. The event is set for July 21 at 6:30 PM.
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Judy Kramer
County Reporter | 7/6/22 |
4-H and FFA members from across the county gathered in Lincoln for the annual 4-H & FFA Youth Fair June 23 through June 25 to display their projects from the year and to compete for Grand …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 7/6/22 |
Mary Burke retires from Equity Bank in Warsaw after 20 and a half years of service as the bank manager.
“I have had 33 years in banking; I’m just at a state in my life …
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Andrea Merritt
County Reporter | 7/6/22 |
This Saturday July 9, 2022, the Epic Gravel Race riders will once again depart Drake Harbor to take part on a 150-mile gravel road adventure by bicycle through Benton County and beyond. These are …
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Stormy Waters
County Reporter | 7/6/22 |
State routes in seven (7) southwest Missouri counties are scheduled to be sealed with a mixture of rock and oil beginning the week of July 11, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
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7/6/22
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Area business owners are working to make sure visitors and residents alike will be entertained this Fourth of July weekend.
Those wishing to watch fireworks from the water should head over …
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Anita Campbell
County Reporter | 6/30/22 |