National Library Week had me thinking about the importance of storytelling. That and the fact that a couple of weekends ago I had the privilege of seeing LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star ...

The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourians the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, ...

Hello. I am John Conn and along with a wonderful team, Jim Gerhold and Ron Heald, we are contacting businesses around Marionville with the opportunity to not only support Marionville Applefest, but to ...

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, has completed significant upgrades at its Petro-Card 24 stations, located at 565 W. High St. and 20536 Bus. Hwy. 60 in Aurora. These locations are ...

Children’s Smile Center recently received a $9,000 grant from Aurora Area Community Foundation to replace aging dental equipment. “Making sure we stay up to date with the high-quality dental equipment ...

As a state representative, I’ve seen firsthand how Missouri’s initiative petition process can empower citizens to shape our laws. But like any system, it’s not perfect. Over time, flaws have emerged, ...

Aurora city officials and community members gathered on April 14 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Aurora Recreation Center. (L-r) City of Aurora Interim Manager Carrie Howlett; Brandon Poindexter ...

Curt Mooneyham spoke to members of the Aurora City Council on April 8 regarding recent flooding issues. Mooneyham provided a map and some research that, he said, explained how “one inch of rain across ...

On March 27 Aurora Downtown Project (ADP) hosted a marketing seminar at Aurora City Hall. Refreshments prepared by Kristy’s Kitchen were provided courtesy of First Independent Bank. Shannon Walker ...

“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” That quote is from an old Greek proverb that suggests that the actions we take today can plant things that will ...

CLEVER — Aurora got a nice 5-4 varsity win over Clever on April 8, while the JV also got in the win column with a 3-1 victory. The Houn Dawgs got individual wins from Mario Jimenez, Tommaso Bolognesi, ...

The Aurora Lady Houns defeated Fair Grove 5-1 on April 7 in varsity soccer action. Senior Damari Valenciano had a standout performance, earning a hat-trick with three goals on the day. Senior Nadia ...