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Holy Rosary and Monroe City R-1 Schools Support “Christmas is Caring” Program with Food Drive
During the week of November 4, students from Holy Rosary School and Monroe City R-1 School came together for a food drive. Organized by the Hometown Volunteers, benefiting the organization’s “Christmas is Caring” program.
Missouri Net Farm Income Takes Another Dip in 2024
Missouri net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, for the second consecutive year. That’s the latest from the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center’s (RaFF) Fall 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook.
Monroe City sees minimal storm damage as Hunnewell and Shelbina receive Tornado sirens in the early hours of Halloween
In the early morning hours of Oct. 31, the area was hit with high winds and possible tornadic activity that stretched across the state.
24 hour power outage and Emergency Response in Monroe City
Around 11 p.m. on November 4, reports of widespread power outages began to surface across Monroe City. A loud boom, heard coming from the direction of the Monroe City R-1 School District, has been linked to the outages, which were affecting both residents and businesses throughout the area.
Monroe City Food Pantry announce “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Giving Campaign
The Monroe City Food Pantry has been faithfully serving residents in our immediate area for many years. Our residents look forward to our distribution dates, saying that it helps their household make it to the end of the month.
Wildfire along Route A burns more than 250 Acres in Ralls County
A wildfire swept through Ralls County, Missouri, along Route A near Monroe City on October 29 and 30, 2024. The fire began in the early evening of October 29, quickly spreading across fields and vegetation due to dry conditions and strong winds. By the time it was initially contained that evening, the fire had scorched more than 250 acres.
Monroe City High School Cross Country athletes head to State
Monroe City High School is celebrating a significant athletic achievement as both the Girls Cross Country team and several individual runners advance to the state competition.