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The Benton County Republican Central Committee is giving voters a chance to connect directly with candidates during a meet-and-greet event ahead of this year’s Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Warsaw.
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4/10/26
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The Benton County Commission’s recent decision to appoint a new E-911 director has officially taken shape, as Brenda Hilburn steps into the role, succeeding longtime director Jessica Mayfield.
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Ethan Holder
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4/9/26
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A new creative space has officially opened its doors in Warsaw, offering residents of all ages a chance to slow down, get creative, and take home something uniquely their own.
West Main, a …
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4/8/26
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Voters across Benton County headed to the polls Tuesday for the April municipal election, weighing in on local leadership races, tax questions and a closely watched pair of issues that could change …
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4/7/26
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As a proposal to cut $51 million from Missouri’s childcare subsidy program moves through the legislature, providers across the region say the impact could be felt far beyond Jefferson City, …
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Ethan Holder
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4/7/26
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As conversations continue across Benton County about the need to give young people more to do, one organization has quietly been working behind the scenes for years to make that goal a reality.
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Ethan Holder
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3/27/26
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After 30 years of working in education, Teresa Flores will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Flores grew up in Aurora, Missouri, and graduated from AHS in 1991. She attended Southwest …
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Anita Campbell
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3/25/26
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A proposed fire protection district in Hickory County is drawing attention not only from residents within its boundaries, but also from those in southern Benton County who could feel the ripple …
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Ethan Holder
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3/25/26
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This time of year creates some of the biggest buzz in rural Missouri, with constant questions and anticipation. It’s not the hope for warmer spring weather, but rather the wonder of who will take …
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Ethan Holder
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3/23/26
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Tawna Capek set out to test herself on one of the biggest stages in powerlifting and she left with a title.
The Warsaw lifter recently competed at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, one of …
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Ethan Holder
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3/19/26
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With the April election approaching, Cole Camp residents had the opportunity to hear directly from candidates during a meet-and-greet hosted March 12th by the Benton County Republican Women’s Club. …
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Ethan Holder
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3/17/26
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When 7-year-old Avri Redd received an autism diagnosis last fall, her family began learning what that meant for their daughter and how they could best support her. Just a few months later, that …
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Ethan Holder
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3/12/26
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After 32 years working for the Warsaw R-9 School District, Elementary Librarian Kim Flippin is retiring at the end of the 2026 school year. Flippin, a life-long Benton County …
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Anita Campbell
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3/11/26
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When Warsaw Police Officer Samuel Clenin responded to a 911 hang-up call around 2:30 a.m. on December 27th, it seemed like the kind of call officers handle every day. But within minutes, the routine …
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Ethan Holder
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3/10/26
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Residents visiting Lincoln City Hall in the last few weeks may have noticed some changes, including a temporary shift in how and where services are being handled.
City Hall is currently closed …
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Ethan Holder
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3/6/26
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The Cole Camp R-1 School District music program will transform the CCHS gym and cafeteria into a dinner theater Friday night as students host their annual “Dinner and a Show” fundraiser.
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Ethan Holder
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3/5/26
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From Warsaw High School Homecoming Queen in 1986 to Warsaw Jubilee Days Queen in 1987 to Drury University Homecoming Queen in 1991, Rachelle Campbell Yoder has held many titles in her career. In …
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Anita Campbell
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3/4/26
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Warsaw City Administrator Randy Pogue announced the city would be the recipient of a $1.56 million federal grant for improvements to Benton and Seminary Streets between Main Street and Drake Harbor …
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Anita Campbell
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3/3/26
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Benton County resident Rich Chiles has announced his candidacy for Benton County Presiding Commissioner, saying his decision to run is rooted in his long-standing commitment to the community he has …
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3/2/26
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Rebecca Minks has announced her candidacy to remain Benton County Treasurer, saying her decision to seek election is rooted in both instinct and a sense of duty.
Minks was appointed to the …
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3/2/26
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What began as a simple kitchen remodel has turned into a walk through centuries of local history.
While repairing subflooring inside his Warsaw home, Phillip Roberts made an unexpected discovery …
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Ethan Holder
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2/27/26
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Balloons and decorations filled the iconic coffee shop on Main Street Monday as Cosmic Coffee celebrated 20 years of serving the Warsaw community.
Owner Shannon Noland marked the milestone on …
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Ethan Holder
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2/26/26
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For nearly a century, a Ford dealership has been part of the Warsaw landscape. That run will come to an end March 24, when Maples Ford closes its doors as owners Tom and Monty Maples retire after …
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Ethan Holder
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2/25/26
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A Warsaw man was killed late Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Route BB east of Fir Drive in Benton County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred …
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Ethan Holder
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2/21/26
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When Leon Miller was in Prairie Central High School in Fairbury, Illinois, he took every shop class on offer. He remembers the first project in the first class: building a standard shelf using a …
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Jeniffer Jackson
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2/20/26
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