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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    More things are spinning out of the wash in our nation’s capital. The latest is the CIA silenced the Defense Department from briefing President Biden on the origins of Covid. It leaked out of a …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Janice Ferguson

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    NAME: Janice Ferguson BIRTHPLACE: Maryland. YEARS IN HENRY COUNTY: 7. FAMILY: Mom, Dad, Sister, pets. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN HENRY COUNTY IS: I live in the country so …

  • Word On The Street

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Do you have any exciting plans for 2025? A trip to France. -Tiff Alexander A daughter going off to college. -Amy Vines Well we can hope not. -James Lee

  • From Monsters To Magic

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Cross-curricular collaboration is an incredible way to connect students across subjects and grade levels, sparking creativity, and building real-world skills. Take a look at how students from two …

  • Down On The Creek

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    All In The Family Here in America our founding fathers decided against being ruled by a hereditary monarchy or “a family on the throne.” Despite that we have seen the emergence of …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    “The First Calf of the Season” INSIGHT* By Jackie Mundt, Pratt County, KS Farmer & Rancher (Note from Glynna Elliott Morse: I grew up on a farm, and frequently we cared for premature …

  • Church News

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Calhoun Community Church 12/22/24 Service Welcome to the Good News from the Calhoun Community Church, “The Historical Church On The Square” Today the Congregation gathered on a cool …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Can You Change? A few years ago, changes were proposed for Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. A legal firm wanted to build a $50 million addition to the complex. There was instant, monumental …

  • The Little Apple

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    December 25, 2024 Golden Apples will meet at the Forest Park building, January 9, 2025 with anything pasta on the menu at 5:00 pm, followed by a few games of bingo. Funds are needed for the backpack …

  • Cardinals Wrestling Places At Hallsville Holiday Tournament

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The Clinton Cardinals wrapped up a ninth place finish out of 33 teams at the Hallsville Holiday Tournament held on Saturday, December 28. Lucas McMenemy placed second in the 106 pound weight class …

  • Windsor's Drenon Takes First At Battle

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Windsor High’s Kimber Drenon won the recent Battle at the Katy Trail wrestling tournament for her 100-pound weight class. Drenon, a freshman, went undefeated against four foes in the meet held …

  • "Cottage Heights" Rental Homes Being Built Near Windsor

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The first four “tiny homes” had been installed on December 23 on Northeast MO Highway 52 about one mile south of the Windsor city limits. The new homes units are part of a 24-unit rental …

  • Big Dreams, Big Achievements For CHS Senior

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The Clinton School District is thrilled to announce that Clinton High School senior Alexa Phillips has been accepted to the University of Chicago (UChicago) for the Class of 2029. With an acceptance …

  • Expect The Best: Keep On The Sunny Side Of 2025

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Twenty years ago, Pat Nilson was invited to a Mid Day Optimist Club lunch meeting by a co-worker at the Henry County Courthouse. At the beginning of the meeting, the members stood and recited this …

  • 2024 Roundup! A Look At The Democrat's Top Stories Of 2024

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Welcome to the year 2025! But don’t forget fond memories of 2024. A rundown of some of the top happenings in Henry County last year may be helpful while touching base with the recent past. In …

  • January 2, 2025

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

  • Ozark Foodie

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Potato Waffles I love these and since usually there are no left-over mashed potatoes at my place, I turn to instant or refrigerated ones found at the supermarket. 3 cups cooked mashed …

  • A Message From The Mayor

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    A big thank-you goes out to the aldermen of Cole Camp who spent hours working on the lift station on Spring Street on December 23. Late in the afternoon a citizen called City Hall to report that …

  • With Healthy Roster, Lincoln Wins Otterville Classic Holiday Tournament

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The second seeded Lincoln Cardinals defeated fifth seeded Hermitage 59-41 to win the 30th Annual Otterville Holiday Classic Tournament. A sizable Lincoln crowd braved the chilly elements last …

  • Lady Cardinals Bring Home Consolation From Otterville Tourney

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    TAKING HOME HARDWARE, the Lincoln Lady Cards took home the consolation trophy from the Otterville Holiday Classic played last week. After suffering a 53-19 defeat by Skyline in the opening round, …

  • Ladycats Take Third At Weaubleau's Doug Loehr Holiday Classic

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The Ladycats quickness was just too much for Lacquey as Warsaw used their most convincing win of the season to take the third place prize on Saturday at the 2024 Doug Loehr Holiday Classic basketball …

  • 'Cats' Estes Takes First At Battle At Katy Trail

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Warsaw Wildcats wrestling recorded their highest finish as teams for both the girl's and boy's squads at last weekend's Battle at the Katy Trail held at the Matthewson Center on the fairgrounds in …

  • Lincoln Wins At W-K Shootout With Romp Of Concordia

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    What difference a year can make as the Lincoln boys basketball team is healthy this season, and with a deep bench, to boot. On Saturday, December 28, the boys in red traveled to State Fair …

  • Lady Cards Lose To Concordia At W-K Shootout

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    On Saturday, the Lincoln Lady Cardinals lost 40-30 to Concordia at the W-K Holiday Shootout held at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. Lincoln fell behind, 13-6 after one and never could …

  • Warsaw Basketball Legend Jim Husong Passes Away At 80

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Former Warsaw basketball star Jim Husong of Sedalia, died Tuesday at the age of 80 at the University of Missouri-Columbia hospital. The local coffee drinkers argue that he was the very best to …

  • Bluebirds Clipped By St. Paul Lutheran At W-K Shootout

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Back on Saturday, December 21, the Cole Camp boys traveled to State Fair Community College in Sedalia to play St. Paul as part of this year's W-K Holiday Shootout. The Bluebirds, coming off …

  • Turnovers Plague Lady Bluebirds In Loss At W-K Holiday Shootout

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    State Fair Community College in Sedalia was the home to the W-K Holiday Shootout on Saturday, December 21, between the Cole Camp Lady Bluebirds and St. Paul Lutheran. The girls from northern …

  • Lincoln Junior High Wins Host Tournament

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The undefeated Lincoln Junior High basketball team is loaded with talent. They defeated Stover in early December in the finals, 34-26 to claim the Lincoln Tournament Championship in fine fashion. …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Kristina Brown

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    NAME: Kristina Brown BIRTHPLACE: Banning, California YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 9 in Warsaw, 13 in Benton County FAMILY: Husband, Matthew; daughter, Lennox THE BEST THING ABOUT …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. Dining at The Lodge: January 3, Breakfast for Dinner Buffet, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, $10 January 9, Burgers w/Fries $8, or Hot Dogs …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Sheriff’s Report 12/20/24 to 12/27/24 Lawrence C Saenz Jr of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 12-23-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Assault-4th Degree. Bond is set at $750.00 …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    More things are spinning out of the wash in our nation’s capital. The latest is the CIA silenced the Defense Department from briefing President Biden on the origins of Covid. It leaked out of a …

  • Financial Focus

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should …

  • Word On The Street

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    How late do you stay up on New Year's Eve? It depends on how early we start the celebration. -Mike Ferguson I usually make midnight, butit depends on what I feel like after that. …

  • Down On The Creek

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    All In The Family Here in America our founding fathers decided against being ruled by a hereditary monarchy or "a family on the throne." Despite that we have seen the emergence of political dynasties …

  • "For The Sake Of Auld Lang Syne"

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Almost anyone playing “Name that Tune” would instantly recognize Auld Lang Syne. The Canadian born bandleader, Guy Lombardo helped make Auld Lang Syne a New Year’s Eve tradition in …

  • Good Samaritan Residents Enjoy Busy December

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The activity department packed shoeboxes for Samaritans Purse. GSCC partners with Maplewood Baptist Church for this project. Operation Shoebox is a project that collects shoebox gifts filled with …

  • Leathernecks Replace Flags At Local Schools

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    What caught Drew Casey’s attention to the very worn and tattered United States flag at R-2 school, I don’t know. Perhaps it’s because he was once a Marine with the 9th Engineer …

  • Rhonda Jean Estenbaum Hollingsworth

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Rhonda Jean Estenbaum Hollingsworth, 64, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia after a battle with lung cancer. She was born on July 4, …

  • James O. Husong, Jr.

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    James O. Husong, Jr., 80, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to …

  • Pamela Jaco

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Pamela Jaco, 70, of Otterville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover. She was born May 8, 1954, in Sedalia, the daughter of the late Glenn …

  • Stan Miesner

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Stan Miesner, age 81, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born December 30, 1942 in Cole Camp, MO, the son of Harry and Eleanor Miesner. He was a graduate of Drury College and …

  • Mary Evelyn Trippe

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Mary Evelyn Trippe was born on 9-11-21 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Myrtle Marshall Trippe and Ira Edward Trippe. She was saved at a camp meeting of the Church of God Holiness in KC as a …

  • Church News

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    From The Pastor's Desk That you might know the certainty. -Luke 1:4 I often tell people that if they didn't hear a conversation firsthand, then it is merely hear-say and they do not know …

  • Warsaw Seniors Deckard, Murrell One Step Closer To Military Dream

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Jaxson Deckard and Drake Murrell, seniors at Warsaw High School, have achieved a significant milestone in their pursuit of acceptance into a United States Military Service Academy. Both Deckard and …

  • Cole Camp & Warsaw Libraries More Than Books, Rich In History

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    Preface: I grew up attending the one-room school in Edmonson, located in the Ozark Hills of Benton County. The school had one meager book case of reading material that had to serve all eight grades. …

  • Best Of Benton County Shines Spotlight On Local Businesses

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    The Benton County Enterprise First Annual Best Of Benton County Awards is well underway. This event is crafted to cast a spotlight on the standout businesses and service professionals that render our …

  • Here's Looking At You! The County's Top Stories Of 2024

    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

    As the year 2024 comes to an end, we at the Benton County Enterprise flipped back through the pages of the paper this year to look at the top stories of the year. As the year 2024 began, Randy …