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March 17, 2026

School District Exploring Transportation Options

An option for student transportation is being explored by the Chillicothe R-II School District. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says they are looking at a smaller platform. Ten passenger vans. In addition, the vans would not require a CDL for the…

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March 17, 2026

Special Closed Session Meeting

A special closed executive session School Board meeting will be held on Friday morning at the Chillicothe R-II School District office. The meeting will start at 7:30 am. The meeting is for the purpose of employing, discussing, and evaluating personnel.

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March 17, 2026

Chillicothe Man Arrested On FTA Warrants

A Chillicothe man was arrested and booked into the Caldwell County Detention Center on warrants for alleged failure to appear. 33-year-old Joshua Alan Phelps was booked on a warrant issued in July of 2025 for alleged failure to appear on…

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March 17, 2026

Stephenson Murder Case Moved To Linn County

An Iowa man facing alleged 2nd Degree Murder Charges in Sullivan County has had his case moved on a change of venue. Thirty-five-year-old Shane M. Stephenson of Osceola, IA faces charges in the death of a child who was two…

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March 17, 2026

NCMC Hosting Annual Ag Club Contest

Nearly 1,800 agriculture students from area high schools will be on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton this Thursday, for the annual NCMC Ag Club Contests. Students will be practicing their judging skills in preparation for further…

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March 17, 2026

R-II Reserves To Take Hit Through Remaining School Year

The Chillicothe R-II School District is in good shape financially, but Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says there are several months remaining in the fiscal year. Currently at 33.18% Wiebers says at the end of the fiscal year, he expects the…

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March 17, 2026

Chillicothe R-II Health Insurance Increase Smaller Than Anticipated

The cost of health insurance for the Chillicothe R-2 School District will increase for the 2026/27 school year. Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers says the increase was less than expected. 4.6% increase. Dr. Wiebers says the board approved absorbing that increase…

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March 17, 2026

Personnel Included In Chillicothe R-II Budget Reduction Plans

As the Chillicothe R2 school district is looking at finances, they had to take a look at budget reductions going into the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says personnel matters are part of that formula. Cutting several positions…

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March 17, 2026

Two Crashes, Three Injured

Two crashes Monday morning left three with minor injuries. At about 7:20 AM in Daviess County on Interstate 35, a 33-year-old man from Milwaukee was southbound, and he ran off the side of the road. The vehicle struck a sign…

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March 17, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Monday

Eighty-one calls for service were handled by the Chillicothe Police Department on Monday. Some of the calls include: Police investigated a reported theft and also advised a caller about a property dispute that was determined to be a civil matter….