PURDIN - The Linn County R-I FFA chapter has been selected as a recipient of the Smithfield Foods Chapter Grant Program. The funds will be used to purchase resources that will provide students with more opportunities to study plant science through hands-on experiences.
BROOKFIELD - The Brookfield Lions Club is stepping up to fight hunger in Linn County with a canned food drive taking place now through Sept. 22. With the local pantry in urgent need of donations, the Lions are calling on the community to help stock the shelves—and they’re offering an added incentive.
Marceline R-V students have been recognized for their academic achievement through the PreACT Rising Stars program, which highlights students who performed among the highest on the PreACT exam.
Dana Lane and Donald Herring representing Linn County attended the Farm Bureau 2025 Commodity Conference and State Pac meeting, political action committee, on August 25-26 in Jefferson City.
MARCELINE - Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will soon have a full weekend to explore, as the 2025 Marceline City-Wide Fall Garage Sales are set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26–27.
BROOKFIELD – Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, but Pershing Health System (PHS) is offering the community a chance to learn more in a relaxed and easy-to-understand setting.
MARCELINE - The Marceline Tigers will host their Salute to Service Night on Sept. 26, during their home game against Maysville. The evening will be dedicated to honoring first responders and military personnel, recognizing the sacrifice, service, and dedication of those who protect and serve both the local community and the nation.
The 43rd annual Ewigman Family Reunion was held Saturday, July 26, at the Lake Nehai Clubhouse with 177 family members and 11 guests attending. This year’s chairpersons were Willie Ewigman and Ryenn Watson. The Pat Bradford family prepared the meat which was delicious deep fried catfish. Dennis and Sally Swenson were in charge of registration, and noted there are 314 registered descendants in the Ewigman Family. The Jim Ewigman family was in charge of set-up and clean-up. The silent auction was organized by Ashley Collins. Family group photos were taken by David and Erin Tilghman.
Marceline and Brookfield high schools’ 2025 football and softball teams did “road tests” last weekend, except the BHS softball Lady Bulldogs’ was at home as they had practice games against both Trenton and Putnam County on the BHS diamond last Saturday morning. Marceline’s softball squad went to Palmyra that day for similar activity. The evening before, MHS’ football Tigers traveled to South Shelby High School near Shelbina for controlled scrimmages against the host Cardinals, Westran and Louisiana. At the same time, at Unionville, Brookfield’s team got a look at itself against Kirksville, South Harrison and host Putnam County. (Photos by Olivia McCauslin, Cindi Rodgers and Paul Sturm)