Mexico and North Callaway schools are hosting a town hall tonight on the future of rural school funding in Missouri.
The meeting runs from 6 to 7:30 at Emmons Hall in Mexico. School leaders say possible changes to the state’s funding formula could have a major impact on rural districts.
Mexico Schools Superintendent Dr. Troy Lentz encourages the community to come to the Town hall
Lentz says some districts could face a sharp funding loss if payments are shifted from 2006 enrollment numbers to current enrollment levels.
The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, which will include school-funding advocate Dwayne Martin and North Callaway Superintendent Dr. Kenya Thompson.
A Thompson woman is dead after a UTV crash Friday night in Audrain County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. on Audrain Road 209, north of Audrain Road 259.
The 60-year-old was driving a 2019 Polaris General when she swerved to avoid a deer.
The UTV left the roadway, overturned and became airborne before coming to rest.
The woman was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
The patrol says she was not wearing a safety device.
The City of Mexico is partnering with Tech Removal LLC to offer a mostly free recycling event for area residents who wish to dispose of electronic devices. Howard Saltzer, Vice President of Operations for Tech Removal, says they will be accepting electronics and small appliances. However, they do have a list of things that they will not be accepting.
Saltzer adds that limited items will have a fee to recycle:
The recycling event is being held Saturday, from 9am to Noon at 300 N. Coal Street in Mexico.
Vandalia Prairie Days gets underway tonight in Vandalia. Committee member Cami Blackman says this year’s Prairie Days will feature two separate types of tours.
Those interested in the bus tour are encouraged to pre-register for the event.
Missouri Military Academy’s Homecoming 2026 takes place Today through Sunday, September 27, 2026, on the campus in Mexico.
Alumni from all over the world will reunite in Mexico for a Golf Tournament this (Friday) morning, a cadets versus Alumni softball game later this evening as well as an Alumni mixer.
Saturday’s events include a Battalion/Alumni Review, Fusileer Drill Team Demonstration and Drilldowns, Alumni Luncheon, Silver Taps Ceremony and Hall of Fame and Alumni Recognition Banquet.
A full day of activities is planned for today, at the Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center.
Board President Emily Lane provides details about the eventful day.
Vandalia Prairie Days starts tomorrow. Committee member Pete Nassir says Gary Bishop and the Synergy Band will kick things off musically Friday night at 5 oclock on the Main Stage.
Scott and Mechelle and NBC’s The Voice contestant Eli Ward will also be performing.
The Mexico High School tennis team competed against Kirksville on September 10, with matches taking place across varsity singles, varsity doubles and junior varsity competition.
Varsity Singles
Jackie Medina-Lucas fell to Braelyn Johns (11), 3-8
Abbey Christianson defeated Isabella Caldwell (11), 8-5
Tesla Ingram fell to Alexis Gardner (12), 0-8
Layla Gardner fell to Sawyer Lee (11), 3-8
Erika Pech Cordova fell to Quincy Williams (11), 2-8
Chelsea Gifford fell to Nora Seedorf (11), 2-8
Varsity Doubles
Lucas & Ingram fell to Johns & Lee, 1-8
Christianson & Cordova fell to Caldwell & Seedorf, 2-8
Gardner & Gifford fell to Gardner & Williams, 2-8
Junior Varsity Doubles
Mei Zou & Jelissa Hernandz fell to R. Miller (11) & M. Wallace (11), 4-6
J/Zaira Fountain & Jazzmin Torres fell to L. Miller (11) & S. Beregovska (12), 0-6
Ryleigh West-Allred & Kindyl Peak fell to H. Mullins (11) & A. Waddington (10), 0-6
Charlotte Arnold & Natalie Yarbrough fell to M. Parajara (11) & L. Amoroso (9), 0-6
Elin Paetzold & Kindyl Peak fell to A. Seedorf (9) & K. Barhorst (9), 3-6
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will host its monthly Veterans Breakfast today, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Board President: Emily Lane explains how it keeps growing monthly,
The Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Annual Commerce & Industry Appreciation Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, north of Mexico.
The Chamber will honor Spartan Light Metal Products.
In addition, the E. Warner Williams Excellence in Business Award will also be presented. Nominees include
3rd quarter 2025 – Stacey’s Place
4th quarter 2025 – Mexico Family YMCA
1st quarter 2026 – Precision Eyecare
2nd quarter 2026 – Webber Pharmacy
Parties interested in attending the event should RSVP by October 5th by calling 581-2765.
Tickets $50 per person
Drivers in Audrain County should be aware of a temporary road closure on Route RA.
The roadway will be closed on September 15 for culvert replacement work.
The closure will affect Route RA from Route ZZ in Montgomery County to County Road 756 in Audrain County.
Crews will be working from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route and allow extra travel time.
The Mexico United Way will host their 4th annual Power of the Purse fundraiser tonight in the Gymtorium at Missouri Military Academy.
Amantha Wilson with the United Way explains the concept of the power of the purse:
Tables are still open, or individuals can attend for $50 at the door.
Doors open at 5:30 for a social time with dinner at 6pm. The event hopes to raise $20,000 to help fund nine area agencies.
