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No one shows for sign code hearing
The Smithville Planning Commission had a public hearing Thursday, July 2, about the...
Governor signs license bureau reform bill
Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday, July 1, signed into law bills that ensure an open and...
Fourth of July events planned
From fireworks at the lake to a children’s parade to a barbecue fundraiser, the...
Fun, Christianity travel to homes
Fourteen children used papier-mâché, pipe cleaners, lollipops and stickers with...
Excessive heat deadly for pets
Some pets are more vulnerable to heatstroke, or hyperthermia, than humans. People...
Summer school
Local league provides Northland hoop programs with building blocks for the regular...
It's probably a good thing we didn't try the pole vault
A man is only as good as his word, and I made Kymie Roland a promise. While gingerly...
A seasoned approach
Jones likes progress he's seen this summer It was a question that remained unanswered...
Jones OK with traveling this summer
Chad Jones’ travel itinerary for the remainder of this summer is envious. The...
Hoop coaches on board with MSHSAA mandate
In the latest Missouri State High School Activities Association questionnaire a question...
District escapes deep cuts
The Smithville R-II Board of Education passed an annual budget that reflects economy-driven...
Summer school numbers up
The recession has probably helped the Smithville R-II School District summer school...
School employees to receive raises
Smithville R-II School District employees will receive a 2.51 percent pay increase...
Technical university gets new president
The way Tim Gramling sees it, higher education should be profitable for everyone...
Stimulus funding heads to schools
Federal stimulus dollars will benefit the Smithville R-II School District’s special...
The lasting taste of freedom
What is the price of freedom? Look no further than Iran, where lives have been...
Be safe on the Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July, everyone. What a great time of year to celebrate with family...
English Honor Society relies on community support
Smithville High School’s National English Honor Society chapter, The Sarah Byrnes...
Reviewing child restraint, seat belt laws
Let me introduce myself. My name is Joanna Mayer. I have been with the Smithville...
Finding a job in a difficult economy
Editor’s note: State Sen. Luann Ridgeway’s “Capitol Report” has been edited...
Federal loan to help Ford produce green vehicles at Claycomo plant
Ford Motor Co. is getting a $5.9-million federal loan to help retool its Claycomo...
Smithville cab service up, running
Smithville has a first: its very own taxi service. Smithville Taxi Service has...
Sun News spins new web of coverage
Sun News is using a major makeover on the Internet to make its community coverage...
Vintage market to take over former Disney Store in Zona Rosa
The long vacant Disney Store in Zona Rosa may soon have a new, if not sporadic tenant....
Justus Drug expands
A new place to eat will open this week in Smithville. While this place will have...
Only fun allowed in yacht club
Shirley and Alan Carver of Smithville were at a crossroads a few years ago. Frustrated,...
A Day at the Lake needs volunteers
A Day at the Lake is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Crow’s Creek...
A trip back in time
Medieval war staged at Kelsey Short Youth Camp A 15th-century Flemish woman greeted...
IOOF welcomes new members
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows has had a presence in Smithville for more than...
Tickets on sale soon for Oprah-inspired seminars
O, The Oprah Magazine, will bring its “Live Your Best Life” mission to Kansas...
So you think you can sing
Applications sought for New Musician Showcase The Liberty Performing Arts Theatre...
McCaskill urges last-minute preparations for DTV transition
Only one month before the transition to digital television (DTV) ends, U.S. Sen....
Art Institute inches northward
It’s official: Riverside has an art institute. Located 10 miles north of the iconic...
‘Dialogue in the Dark’ open at Union Station
As a small group of people sit on lighted boxes in an all-black room, the light in...
