Columbia Elementary School Gets New Principal

Shepard Boulevard Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year.

According to Michelle Baumstark with Columbia Public Schools announced today [Tuesday] Jill Edwards is to be recommended to the Board of Education.

Edwards has served as the assistant principal at Alpha Hart Elementary since 2012.

She is replacing John Ellison who is taking another position within the district.



VFW Auxillary Fall Craft & Vendor Show – Mexico

10/25/2025 9:00 am – 10/25/2025 3:00 pm VFW Auxiliary Fall Craft & Vendor Show will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the VFW Post 3772 at 2100 N. Jefferson, Mexico. Lunch will be available. Come out and enjoy lunch and some shopping. They will have a large variety…Continue Reading

St. Mark’s Fall Festival Bingo & Fellowship

11/06/2025 6:00 pm – 11/06/2025 8:30 pm Please come join in the St. Mark’s Fall Festival Bingo & Fellowship on Thursday, November 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Portland Community Building in Portland. Bingo – $1.00 per Card. The pot is to be split with the winner. Snacks will be available. Add…Continue Reading

Kirksville Women of Today 37th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show – Kirksville

10/25/2025 9:00 am – 10/25/2025 3:00 pm The Kirksville Women of Today 37th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at the William Matthew Middle School Gymnasium and commons area. Lunch available. For more information, please call 660-341-3232 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/kirksvillewomenoftoday Event Website:…Continue Reading

Mexico Noon Lions Club Loaded Potato Bar Luncheon – Mexcio

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American Redcross Be the Change Blood Drive – Hermann

10/13/2025 2:00 pm – 10/13/2025 6:00 pm Hermann Area District Hospital American Red Cross Be the Change Blood Drive will be held on Monday, October 13, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Hermann Area District Hospital Community Center Meeting Room. Please call 1-800-RED-Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter HeramnnCC to schedule an…Continue Reading

American Red Cross Be the Change Blood Drive – Mexico

11/11/2025 1:00 pm – 11/11/2025 6:00 pm American Red Cross Be the Change Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, November 11, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Mexico. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.Org and enter KOFCOMEXICO to schedule an appointment. Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook…Continue Reading