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Two individuals are facing multiple felony charges following a large methamphetamine seizure of over 500 grams and the execution of a search warrant at a Warsaw residence on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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Ethan Holder
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1/7/26
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Suzie Brodersen has been named the 2025 Benton County Enterprise Person of the Year. Her volunteer efforts in the county have been creative, beneficial and included being involved with the Benton …
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Judy Kramer
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1/7/26
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For the first time in recent memory, voters in the City of Warsaw will have multiple choices for mayor this spring, as three candidates have officially filed to seek the city’s top elected office …
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1/6/26
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A Lincoln-area man was taken into custody Jan. 2 after a child disclosed allegations that led prosecutors to file felony charges in Benton County Circuit Court.
Court documents state …
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Ethan Holder
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1/5/26
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Tucked into the countryside of west-central Missouri, the Barn Therapeutic Riding Center is quietly changing lives, one rider, one volunteer, and one horse at a time.
Now completing its fourth …
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Ethan Holder
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1/2/26
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As the year 2025 is now behind us, we at the Enterprise flipped through the files of the big stories here in Benton County.
In January, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a report …
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Anita Campbell
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1/1/26
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For nearly three decades, Todd Smart has been a familiar face in the hallways of Cole Camp school, quietly shaping generations of students with patience, humor, and a deep belief in kindness and …
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Ethan Holder
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12/31/25
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The Benton County Historical Society officially broke ground Wednesday, Dec. 17, on a major expansion project that will add 2,100 square feet to the Benton County Museum in Warsaw.
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Ethan Holder
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12/30/25
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What began as a quiet medical battle quickly became a devastating loss for the Highland family, and now, a community outreach effort rooted in grief, faith, and the hope of helping those left behind.
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12/25/25
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Rows of neatly stacked paper bags greet shoppers almost immediately as they walk through the front doors of Country Mart in Warsaw. Positioned directly in front of a cheerful Santa display, the bags …
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Ethan Holder
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12/24/25
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A Race for Christmas Cheer unfolded Saturday morning, Dec. 21, as more than a dozen local children took part in a fast-paced and joy-filled “Shop with a Firefighter” event inside the Warsaw …
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Ethan Holder
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12/23/25
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The felony case against former Benton County Treasurer Richard L. Renno formally moved forward this week with the entry of a not guilty plea and clear indications from the defense that the matter is …
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Ethan Holder
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12/22/25
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After more than four decades of service, a familiar and trusted face at the Community National Bank & Trust in Lincoln is preparing to turn the page on a remarkable career.
Marsha Downs, who …
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Ethan Holder
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12/18/25
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Despite frigid temperatures and a long, full schedule, Warsaw’s Hometown Christmas celebration drew strong crowds throughout Saturday, Dec. 13, as residents and visitors bundled up to take part in …
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12/17/25
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Two Warsaw High School juniors are turning a classroom competition into a community-wide act of service through a winter clothing drive aimed at helping local children and families stay warm during …
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Ethan Holder
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12/16/25
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A Warsaw woman has been charged with a felony following an alleged assault on a pregnant victim early Thursday morning..
Mandi Anne Krueger, of Warsaw, is charged with assault in the third …
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Ethan Holder
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12/15/25
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In 1954, when she was 12 years old, Monna Canida became interested in art. Her mother, Mattie Adams, was also an artist.
“My mother started taking art lessons by mail,” Monna said. …
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Jennifer Jackson
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12/12/25
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For much of his life, David Hodge carried the same phrase in the back of his mind, one that millions of kids growing up in the 1960s also heard echo through their living rooms: “Danger, Will …
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12/11/25
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“Family is at the heart of what we do. We want everyone to feel special.” This is the motto of Liz Hollingsworth, a familiar face in Warsaw for decades, who is opening a new alternative …
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Ethan Holder
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12/10/25
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Once more the downtown streets of Cole Camp were filled with crowds of people enjoying the displays, the food and the beautiful ambiance that prepares everyone to once more celebrate the Christ Child …
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Dianne Peck
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12/10/25
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Local residents can now keep chickens within the city limits of Warsaw after a vote by the Warsaw City Council at their December 8 meeting. The ordinance allows Warsaw residents to keep domestic fowl …
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Anita Campbell
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12/10/25
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With December marking the beginning of the Christmas season for many, holiday cheer has begun to fill Benton County. Some grabbed hot cocoa and cozied up next to a fire. Others raced outside to buy …
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Ethan Holder
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12/8/25
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The felony case against former Benton County Treasurer Richard L. Renno has encountered a procedural delay after the judge assigned to oversee the case formally recused himself this week, prompting …
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Ethan Holder
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12/3/25
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An 80-year-old Lincoln man was seriously injured Tuesday morning after a pickup lost control on an ice-covered stretch of MO-H east of Hites Point Avenue, according to the Missouri State Highway …
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Ethan Holder
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12/2/25
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On a cold afternoon at Warsaw’s Drake Harbor, a small white cargo van eased into its usual spot. It’s not flashy, but for many readers across Benton County and beyond, this quiet vehicle …
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Ethan Holder
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12/2/25
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