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City of Brookfield, Marceline and school board seats open for April election

By Angie HutschreiderLINN COUNTY – Residents interested in serving their communities will have an opportunity to file for local office beginning Dec. 15, as Brookfield and Marceline prepare for their April 6, 2027, municipal and school board elections.Candidate filing for the Brookfield R-III School District, Brookfield City Council and Marceline City Council will continue through…

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Meadville’s Taryn Ficken earns eighth-place finish at state cross country meet

Taryn Ficken, center, took 8th place in the State Cross Country meet in Columbia on Nov. 7.Drake Ramsay photo. By Angie HutschreiderMeadville sophomore Taryn Ficken turned in a strong performance at the 2026 Missouri State High School Cross Country Championships, earning an eighth-place finish in the Class 1 girls race Saturday, Nov. 7, in Columbia.Ficken…

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Column: After the election, remember what brings us together

By Angie HutschreiderThe signs have come down, the campaign ads have quieted and the votes have been counted. Across the country, the Nov. 3 elections brought changes in leadership and political control, giving some people…

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