Rotary Interact: Building a Lifetime of Service

Members of the Cameron Rotary Club and the CHS Interact service Club joined forces recently to paint the gazebo at Beaver’s Park. Rotary members included Richard Riddell, Everett Ice, Kayla …

Steak N Stuff Carries on Following Gary Ebersold’s Passing

When Steak N Stuff opened its doors in 2000, it brought to Cameron a full-service meat market, something of a throwback in the then era of big box everything. It probably shouldn’t have …

Local Use Tax to Support Ambulance Service on the Ballot

L-R: Madison Englert, Geoff Bingham, RaDana Smith, Nathan Jones, Preslee Oliver, Brandon Duffy, Misty Richey, Aaron Glasgow, Melissa Olsen-Barker, Kelly Notch. Not Pictured: Karen Bruders, Cathy Poindexter, Alex Spencer, Donn Harrison Jesse Gilpin, Emily Poynter, Ethan McClellan, Kim Grebner, Tanner Hunter, Josh Richey, Danielle Roudebush, Terri Del Pidio, Huston Jack, Sean Gray, Christian Virts and Dick Doornink.
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Cameron voters are being asked to approve a “Local Use Tax” that would tax online and out of state purchases at ½ of 1% to bring those purchases in line with the existing ½ of 1% sales tax on …

MDC to host first-time youth antlerless deer hunt in Trenton Dec. 12

TRENTON, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will provide young, aspiring hunters with the knowledge and opportunity to bag their first deer during a new youth antlerless deer …

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MDHEWD unveils new strategic plan to bolster Missouri’s workforce and expand educational opportunities

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has released Strategic Plan 2027: Building Missouri’s Future, an actionable roadmap designed to expand educational …

Red Cross: Blood and platelet donors needed now

Up to $20 in Gift Cards for coming to give in weeks ahead Free A1C testing on successful donations in November KANSAS CITY, MO, Oct. 21, 2026 —The American Red Cross urges people to leave …

3/8 Cent Sales Tax Question On the ballot November 3

Local sales tax questions are quick to inflame the passions of voters, and become fodder for social media wax poetics to fire shots in all directions. City Manager Scott Meszaros provided the …

Trump Administration Announces $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program

(Washington, D.C., October 19, 2026) President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion …

MoWest to offer two new 90-credit-hour bachelor’s degrees

Students in the new 90-credit-hour programs in child development and criminal justice can earn their bachelor's degree in three years or less. Oct. 15, 2027–Missouri Western State University …

Missouri’s Speed Limit Could Rise to 75 MPH, But Not Just Yet

Missouri drivers may eventually be able to travel 75 mph on certain rural interstates and freeways, but the change will not happen automatically or all at once. Governor Mike Kehoe recently …

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CHS Sports Update

Football: The Cameron Dragons ended their football season following a 52-10 loss to Richmond in Class 2 playoff action. The Dragons closed out their season at 1-8 while Richmond, now 8-2, …

MEC 2026 Conference Volleyball

Final Standings All-Conference Honorees Standings Wins Losses **Benton 5 **Maryville 5 **Savannah 5 Bishop LeBlond 3 Chillicothe 2 Cameron 1 Excelsior …

CHS Softball

The Cameron Softball squad which finished 15-8 before bowing out to Maryville in the District final, landed four players on the All-MEC squad at the conclusion of a great season. Sophomore …

Cameron High School Dance Team

CHS Dance Team bid farewell to two seniors at Friday night’s senior night, with Sydnee Axelson and Bella Sappington performing on their last football Friday night.

Old Ball Coach

Mayhem In College Football ---Unless you are Miami of Florida, a Top five AP rating, or AP rating of almost any kind helps you. In October, 2026 it seems to curse you. Texas was …

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Graves says rural focus must remain in 6th District after he leaves office

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves says the defining challenge for whoever succeeds him in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District will be keeping the district’s rural character front and center — and …

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Opens November 12 at CHS

CHS Performing Arts Presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical The Cameron High Drama Department is performing The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at the …

Missouri’s 2026 Ballot: Who Wrote the Measures, Who Is Funding the Campaigns, and What Is at Stake?

Purpose for this article? 1) Who wrote each proposit ion? 2) Where is the “donor money” behind it, and what are their objectives? …

MDC encourages awareness of “bird flu” as fall migration begins

MDC encourages the public not to handle dead birds and to report any sightings of dead birds to it. MDC conducts HPAI surveillance on waterfowl (such as Canada geese, shown) and other wild birds year-round.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources to release new edition of “Geologic Wonders and Curiosities of Missouri”

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 16, 2026 - The Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey is releasing a new edition of its flagship publication “Geologic Wonders and …

Attorney General Hanaway Investigates Nine Additional Companies Over 7-OH Products

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – October 15, 2026 , Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a significant expansion of her statewide investigation into 7‑OH and other synthetic kratom products …

Samuel P. Uthe 2002 – 2026

Samuel Paul Uthe, 24, of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, October 25, 2026, while in Navarre, Florida for disaster debris removal. He was born January 9, 2002 to Charles and …

Dwight Earnest Burnett 1957 - 2026

Beloved Family Dwight Burnett passed away on October 5, 2026. We share these stories to celebrate a wonderful man we deeply love. Dwight was born in Kidder, Missouri on August 12, 1957 to …

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Traveling for the holidays? Here's how to save

Ally Financial reports tips for holiday travel budgeting: create an agenda, budget your stay, shop early for gifts, travel off-peak, go with a group, and consider travel insurance.

The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

What research shows about studying techniques and recall

Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.

Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.