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Rowdy Yates brings country gold to mid-Missouri
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. — Country radio legend Rowdy Yates returned to mid-Missouri on Friday, Aug.

August Yard of the Month Winners Announced
The Monroe City Garden Club has named its Yard of the Month winners for August, spotlighting two local properties that go above and beyond in beautifying their surroundings. This month’s honorees include a business that’s often overlooked due to recent infrastructure changes, as well as a residence that consistently showcases careful landscaping and thoughtful design.

Pryor Completes Chamber Management Academy
Tonya Pryor, Administrator for the Monroe City Chamber of Commerce and DTMC, recently completed the Chamber Management Academy, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEMO) in Jefferson City. The two-day professional development program, held August 7–8, 2025, brought together chamber professionals from across Missouri to explore key areas of chamber leadership, including nonprofit operations, membership development, marketing, and event execution.



Monroe City Moves Forward With Park Sales; Residents Raise Concerns
Monroe City is moving forward with plans to sell several public properties, including neighborhood parks, following a recent city council meeting.
Genesis 15:6And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness
Genesis 15:6And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness

Middle School Student swims past her competition
Monroe City Middle School student Emi Moss capped off the summer swim season with a dominant performance at the Great River Championship 2025. She won all of her individual events and placed in both relays, earning the meet’s top points award.

DISTURBING NEWS: Felony Charges Detailed in Monroe City Child Sexual Assault Case
A bond hearing was held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Monroe County Courthouse, Paris for Stanley R.