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Thompson announces for Treasurer as Independent

Glasgow native Sarah Thies Thompson announced she will run for Howard County Treasurer as an Independent during the November general election. She will face the winner of the Republican primary … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/16/26 11:06 AM

Annual Howard County Fair next week

Thursday, June 18 • 5:30 p.m. – Fairgrounds Cleanup and Setup Saturday, June 20 • 5:00–11:00 p.m. – Fayette Power Pull - Hosted by the Fairgrouinds Development Association … more

6/16/26 11:05 AM

Harrisburg teen killed in Iowa train accident

A Harrisburg teenager was killed on Tuesday, June 2, during a train derailment crash in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Robert Orton, 14, was a passenger in a semi tractor trailer driven by his father, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/16/26 11:05 AM

Council praises city employees

The Fayette Board of Aldermen last week praised the efforts of city crews during recent severe thunderstorms that caused electrical outages and flooding around town. During the board comment period … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/16/26 11:04 AM

Optimist Club Awards Scholarships

The Fayette Optimist Club awarded five scholarships to recent Fayette High School graduates during its annual meeting held Friday, June 21. Isaac Day, Eleanor Doolin, Payton Kindle, and Caleb Craig, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/16/26 11:03 AM

Mayor signs Juneteenth proclamation

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/16/26 11:02 AM

Severe storms cause flooding to school buildings, damages county roads

Multiple severe thunderstorms overnight Sunday into Monday caused major damage across the county, from flooded Fayette school district buildings to washed out gravel roads. Flash flood warnings were … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/2/26 10:46 AM

Funding complete for new fairgrounds building

Howard County Commissioners Jerimiah Johnmeyer, Mat Freese, and Jeff Stockhorst recently approved a $20,057 contribution to the Fairgrounds Development Association (FDA) to complete construction of … more

6/2/26 10:45 AM

Council expresses frustration with Ambulance Dist.

Several Fayette aldermen discussed frustrations with the Howard County Ambulance District’s plan to disregard the city’s denial of a conditional use zoning change to build a new ambulance base … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/2/26 10:43 AM

FACT Grant now accepting applications

The Fayette Area Community Trust (FACT) is now accepting applications for grants to be awarded by the Fayette Area Community Trust Advisory Board. Any tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization in the … more

6/2/26 10:42 AM

Optimist Youth Fishing Derby Saturday

The Fayette Optimist Club will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 6, at The Lodge, located at 542 State Route DD just south of Fayette. The free event is scheduled from 8:30 … more

6/2/26 10:41 AM

Receives PEO scholarship

Recent Fayette graduate Hailey Kuster is the recipient of the NN Chapter, PEO Scholarship. She is the daughter of Carrie Newell and Robert Kuster and last month was graduated from Fayette High … more

6/2/26 10:40 AM

FHS girls place 3rd at state track & field championships

The Fayette High School girls finished third overall for the second year in a row at the Class 2 State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson City last weekend. Standing left to right: Coaches … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/26/26 04:11 PM

Fayette observes Memorial Day

A sparse but patriotic audience gathered at the Howard County Courthouse Sunday afternoon for the annual Memorial Day service, presented by the Howard County Chapter of the Daughters of the … more

5/26/26 04:11 PM

Kehoe includes Howard Co. in FEMA request

Governor Mike Kehoe last week requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a … more

5/26/26 04:10 PM

26th annual Fayette Juneteenth celebration June 18-21

The Fayette Juneteenth Celebration Committee, in partnership with St. Paul United Methodist Church and other local organizations, is excited and proud to host the 26th annual Juneteenth Celebration … more

5/26/26 04:09 PM

Fayette artists highlight summer show at Ashby-Hodge

Starting May 31, a new show titled “Summer Diversions” will be on display for visitors to the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, on the campus of Central Methodist University. An opening … more

5/26/26 04:06 PM

Liberty Tree dedication Saturday at Fayette City Park

The public is invited as the Columbia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will dedicate a Liberty Tree and a stone marker in Fayette City Park at 10 a.,m. this Saturday, May 23. … more

5/20/26 04:24 PM

AWE donates books to DES students

Members of AWE (Association of Women for Education) and the Fayette Optimist Club distributed more than 325 books to students at Daly Elementary School on Tuesday, May 12 as a part of the annual … more

5/19/26 12:30 PM

Council rejects ambulance rezoning; district plans to build anyway

The Fayette City Council rejected the Howard County Ambulance District’s request to rezone land it purchased last fall with the intent to build a new ambulance base. The action was in response to … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/19/26 12:29 PM