Arrow Rock News

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition November 3. On page 2: The Associated Press writes about medical school, breast cancer and the H1N1 vaccine on the health page.

Sedalia -- George and Linda McCollum, of Sedalia, live on a century-old farm, have a home filled with antiques and, even though they are both retired, they still fill their days with work.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play," Nov.

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed an appeal Oct. 28 contesting the buffer zone around Arrow Rock village that prohibited a concentrated animal feeding operation from operating within a two-mile radius of the village.

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is challenging a trial court ruling that blocked the development of a hog farm near Arrow Rock, Missouri.

Missouri Farm Bureau filed a brief appealing the denial of a previous motion to intervene in the appeal of the Second Amended Judgment of the Circuit Court of Cole County in the case of Missouri Parks Association, Village of Arrow Rock and Friends of Arrow Rock vs.

Doors opening and closing by themselves, strange voices in the night and unexplainable shadows haunt Sedalia and surrounding areas.

And the drama goes on ... water testing reveals dangerously high levels at Lake of the Ozarks ... DNR fails to release the results ... officials accuse each other ... Senate committee to investigate ... officials point fingers at each other ... some suspended ... some let go ... what's next? Most people in our area who have never dealt with our ...

George and Linda McCollum, of Sedalia, live on a century-old farm, have a home filled with antiques and, even though they are both retired, they still fill their days with work.

Take the Dead Governors' Tour Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 1:54 PM << Previous Read comments Respond Missouri passed a curious law in 1967 that directs the state park board to "suitably mark and maintain every grave of a former governor in this state, which is not within a perpetual care cemetery." As a result, Missouri has three state ...

A panel of six Boone County residents expressed concerns such as land sustainability, animal welfare and obesity prevention at a public forum this weekend, but they were all united in their advocacy for a reformed food system.

The village of Arrow Rock has a population of fewer than 100 people, but Saturday thousands gathered for the 41st annual Arrow Rock Heritage Craft Festival.

Artisans from across mid-Missouri will be showcasing their skills Saturday and Sunday at the 41st Annual Arrow Rock Heritage Craft Festival.

From left to right, Stitch by Stitch Quilter's Guild members Michelle Wansing, Marcia Ronnebaum, Ellen Peterman, Patty Poppinga and Gina Hare display the raffle quilt titled "Stars Over the Rail." [Click to enlarge] [Order this photo] Stitch by Stitch Quilter's Guild members will hold their annual Georgia Kateman Memorial Quilt Show Saturday, Oct.

Saline County Commissioners announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that bridge work on Harvest Avenue is now completed.

A decision could come at any time on an appeal of the state permit that allowed construction of a 65,600-chicken CAFO within a mile or so of Roaring River State Park.

Marshall third-graders watch Ray Prichard, not pictured, as he uses a press to squeeze juice from apples during Education Day, part of the Missouri State Corn Husking Competition.

Saline County Health Department officials announced Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, that several seasonal flu clinics have been cancelled and no further appointments will be taken for seasonal flu shots.

At their meeting Monday evening, Sept. 14, Saline County Health Department board members heard about upcoming seasonal flu clinics.

They transformed their parking lot into a mini carnival complete with face painting, balloon animals and games.