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This Affordable Missouri Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

There’s a town in Missouri called Mexico, and no, your GPS isn’t having an existential crisis. It’s a real place, it’s genuinely affordable, and retirees across the state are quietly packing their bags and pointing their cars toward Audrain County. Mexico, Missouri sits about 30 miles...

Audrain County, MO · 6d
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The Coconut Mama

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Missouri’s 442-worker Conagra plant to close soon

The planned shutdown follows other recent changes at major U.S. food plants, but its impact will be especially large in Macon, Missouri. Conagra Brands plans to permanently close its food…

Macon, MO · 22h

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 3d
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Profile: Vikki Fowler, Manager of the Corner Cafe

Raised in Kirksville, Missouri, Vikki Fowler thought she was coming “for a while” to help the owner of the Corner Café, Frank, who had owned it for eight years. They are longtime friends, and he knew her ability to manage and get things done. Four years later, she’s still here, working hard to keep the café at its best.

Kirksville, MO · 2d
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Danuser Breaks Ground on $24 Million Manufacturing Expansion

FULTON, MO – Danuser Machine Company, LLC, broke ground on Nov. 10, 2026 on an 85,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Fulton, MO. The more than $24 million investment will bring the company’s total manufacturing footprint to approximately 200,000 square feet and is Danuser’s fourth expansion since 2013. The new building will be located just off Highway 54 on State Highway HH.

Fulton, MO · 1d

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Farmer Learns Saving The Family Farm Comes at a Price

Dan Kuebler stands on what used to be his farm on a hot August morning, reflecting on more than three decades spent growing fruits and vegetables on 30 acres near Ashland. For years, Kuebler sold his produce at the Columbia Farmers Market, building relationships with customers and helping supply locally grown food to his community.

Columbia, MO · 3d

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Before Christmas Gets Busy, Six Missouri Smokehouses Are Still Selling Meats Cured The Old Way

Holiday tables in Missouri have leaned on smoked and cured meats for generations, and a handful of family shops still do the work the slow way. Some cure country hams in rural sheds, while others turn out sausages, bologna, and bratwurst made right in the building. Ordering early matters, because...

Missouri · 2d

Columbia Daily Tribune

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Love Coffee isn't closing. It's the other similarly named business

Columbia-based Love Coffee is providing clarification after a social media announcement regarding the closure of locations of Just Love Coffee Cafe in the city. The two are separate entities and business, but with similar names. Just Love Coffee Cafe had locations in Battle Crossing at 5414 Clark Lane and the Crossroads Shopping Center at 2101 W. Broadway. Love Coffee operates from a location at 15 E. Business Loop 70 and in two medical offices in the city, Columbia Orthopedic at 1 N. Keene St. and Columbia Post Acute Care at 3535 Berrywood Drive. Love Coffee is not only a cafe, but also a job training facility for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to more traditional employment. Love Coffee's Business Loop location is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Medical office locations are open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, respectively. "We want our customers and supporters to know Love Coffee is here and will continue to serve our community," said Co-Founder and President Pat McMurry in an issued statement. "We were saddened to learn of the closure of Just Love Coffee Cafe and know many

Columbia, MO · 3d

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Adams Co. Chairman reflects on career, discusses county’s future & higher taxes

Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin reflected on his 10-year political career, most proud of investing in the programs that address housing and the opioid crisis. Austin said the current budget the board has to pass by the end of the month will include increased tax rates. Austin said the...

Adams County, IL · 1d

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Palmyra FFA Take Fourth in Nation for Farm Management; Joe Mahsman Takes Fifth in the Nation Individually in Category

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Palmyra FFA Farm Management team represented Missouri at the national contest held during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Competing against over 40 other state winning teams, Palmyra finished fourth. The contest consisted of a 3-hour written test over economic and agribusiness principles applied to a farm business. In addition, there was a ninety minute team activity. Team members were, from left to right, Joseph Mahsman (5th individual), Mary Mahsman, Xin Lei Ni, and Wesley Summers. The Palmyra Farm Management team is trained by Mr. Luke Mahsman.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Macon manufacturing facility employing over 400 people set to close

The closure of the Conagra Brands Inc. Macon manufacturing facility is set to affect 442 employees.

Macon, MO · 4d

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Quincy resident puts Dot Foods milestone truck into service

QUINCY, Ill.— A Quincy resident got a special assignment from Dot Foods: put the company's 6,000th truck into service. Truck driver Jim Janssen has been driving for Dot Transportation, Inc. for 38 years and was given the honor of driving the milestone truck. The vehicle went into service on...

Quincy, IL · 4d

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 5d

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Illinois Veterans’ Home to host career fair on Thursday

QUINCY, Ill.— The Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy is looking to fill several open positions and is inviting job seekers to attend a career fair on Thursday, Nov. 12. The career fair will offer opportunities for individuals interested in working at the newly opened veterans’ home facilities.

Quincy, IL · 5d

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Up in smoke: Adams County hemp farmer destroys harvest ahead of new regulations

With sweeping new state rules on hemp taking effect next Wednesday, some Western Illinois farmers say they are left with crops they can no longer legally sell.

Adams County, IL · 8d

My Journal Courier

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Endangered wildlife thriving at Meredosia solar farm, study says

A field study at the Morgan Solar arrays near Meredosia reveals endangered Illinois chorus frogs and regal fritillary butterflies are thriving.

Meredosia, IL · 8d

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Sunraycer Renewables Acquires 325 MW Solar Portfolio From Apricus Energy In Illinois And Missouri

Sunraycer Renewables, an independent power producer backed by Crayhill Capital Management, has acquired two utility-scale solar projects totaling 325 megawatts of alternating-current capacity from Apricus Energy. The transaction expands Sunraycer’s development pipeline into Illinois and Missouri while strengthening its presence within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) electricity market.

New Madrid County, MO · 7d

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New Ollie’s store in Hannibal draws crowds on opening day

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new bargain store in America’s Hometown is already drawing crowds, welcoming more than 100 customers within its first hour of opening Wednesday morning. The new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, located at 230 Huck Finn Shopping Center in Hannibal, officially opened its doors Wednesday, attracting shoppers from across the Tri-States.

Hannibal, MO · 10d

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Northeast Missouri eighth graders explore future careers at Hannibal career fair

HANNIBAL, Mo.— More than 200 eighth-grade students from nearly 20 schools across Marion and Ralls counties got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a career fair in America’s Hometown. Students had the chance to explore a variety of industries through hands-on experiences and conversations with local...

Hannibal, MO · 7d

My Journal Courier

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Pittsfield fronts $200,000 to clear JBS Milling site for rental housing

Pittsfield is fronting about $200,000 in TIF funds to clear the dilapidated JBS Milling site for a Damon Properties housing development.

Pittsfield, IL · 9d