News

Law. Co. Cemetery Preservation Society working to preserve the past

Published by education on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:00am

New organization strives to clean, maintain area cemeteries that have been neglected, forgotten over time

Read more about Law. Co. Cemetery Preservation Society working to preserve the past

‘Butterfly People’ explores phenomenon 12 years after deadly Joplin tornado

Published by education on Fri, 05/24/2024 - 12:00am

Local filmmaker Fish sheds light on mysterious claims involving possible guardian angels during disaster

Read more about ‘Butterfly People’ explores phenomenon 12 years after deadly Joplin tornado

Mt. Vernon School District names Swillum May MVP

Published by education on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 4:34pm

Retiring at the end of the school year after 29 years teaching and coaching in the district

Read more about Mt. Vernon School District names Swillum May MVP

Mt. Vernon school bus goes off roadway, two injured

Published by education on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 4:29pm

Driver Shoff suffers medical incident behind wheel, renders bus unusable by district

Read more about Mt. Vernon school bus goes off roadway, two injured

Jubilation! Local high schools transform students into graduates

Published by education on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 4:27pm

Read more about Jubilation! Local high schools transform students into graduates

Marquis signs letter of intent to continue at Rockhurst Univ.

Published by education on Fri, 05/17/2024 - 12:01am

Mt. Vernon senior to continue academic and dance career as a Rockhurst University Hawk

Read more about Marquis signs letter of intent to continue at Rockhurst Univ.

Educator Brashers named Mt. Vernon School District’s MVP of the Year

Published by education on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:10am

On Friday, May 3, the Mt. Vernon School District held their end of year celebration. They honored the following retirees: Jeremy Smith, Amanda Bradshaw, Lisa Barnes, Tracy Jensen, Dana Moomey, Jim Kleine, Nick Swillum, Amy Smith, Sheila Hansen, Kim Stidham and Brenda Turk.