FFA Prepares Students for Real Life
By: Ernie Wren The Future Farmers of America (FFA) has evolved to from being exclusively focused on preparing farmers for their careers to including members “who aspire to careers
Traveling Journal
Janet Popejoy of Ashland took the Journal with her to see Rocky in Philadelphia. Thank you for including us in your travels, Janet! Laura Burkett and Donna Wren attended their
Around Town
By: Ernie Wren August brings a touch of excitement as the prospect of fall weather (and lots of rain) begins to promise that Dante’s “Inferno” of Missouri summer heat will
Eastern Star Donates $1,500 to Helping Hands
Ashland’s Eastern Star Chapter #309 and Masonic Home donated $1,500 to Southern Boone Helping Hands. This donation will be used to help fund the summer lunch program for kids, which
FFA Success at Boone County Fair
By: FFA 1st Vice President Lauren Hammett The Boone County Fair returned to the Columbia location for the 2nd year and it was a success. Members exhibited their livestock and
City of Ashland Tax Levy Public Hearing Tuesday August 15th, 2023
Ashland Resident Performs in Iowa State Storytelling Event
Multimedia storyteller, Sarah Poff, performed “Hearing Hazel’s Story” in an engaging presentation at Iowa Storytelling Festival in Clear Water, Iowa on Saturday July 22, 2023. Sarah told the story of
Ashland Appoints Interim Chief of Police
APD Press Release: During a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen on 7/25/2023, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Allen “Scott” Young to the position of Interim Chief of
Ashland Optimist Club Receives ARPA Grant
By: Ernie Wren The Ashland Optimist Club has been awarded $52,250 from the “American Rescue Plan Act” (ARPA) funds to go towards replacing and upgrading the heating, ventilation, and air
The Great Flood of 93’ Thirty Year Anniversary Edition: A Look Back from the Archives
By: Tara Blue Adapted from Boone County History and Culture Center’s “The Great Flood” exhibition On the 30th anniversary of the Flood of 93’, we are reminded of the human
