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Macon County Commissioners Address Road Issues, County Park, and Infrastructure in May Meetings
The Callao Courier Staff MACON – Macon County Commissioners held multiple meetings throughout May focused on road maintenance, county park…
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Kirksville woman charged with theft at courthouse while awaiting felony drug hearing
The Callao Courier Staff MACON — A Kirksville woman faces a new felony stealing charge after she allegedly took an…
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Free Fishing Weekend returns to Missouri June 6 and 7
The Callao Courier Staff Anglers can leave their permits at home this weekend. Missouri’s annual Free Fishing Weekend runs Saturday…
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New ADA Kayak Launch Now Open at Thousand Hills State Park
The Callao Courier Staff Thousand Hills State Park has installed a new ADA-accessible kayak launch, making it easier for visitors…
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Candidates file for 2026 Missouri primary election; several local residents running for county and state offices
The Callao Courier Staff Several residents from Macon County and surrounding areas have filed to run in the upcoming Missouri…
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Missouri Water Runs Deep: A Summer Safety Guide for Lakes, Ponds, Rivers and Streams
Missouri is rich in water. With that wealth comes a multitude of water recreation activities for citizens and visitors to…
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Iowa man charged with felony DWI after 100 mph stop with four children in car
The Callao Courier Staff An Altoona, Iowa, man faces a felony driving-while-intoxicated charge and three other counts after a Missouri…
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Judge to decide Monday whether Missouri tax overhaul stays on August ballot
By Rudi Keller — The Callao Courier Whether Missourians will vote on a proposal to replace the state income tax…
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Bevier man charged with felony DWI after Highway K traffic stop
The Callao Courier Staff MACON — A Bevier man faces a felony driving while intoxicated charge in Macon County Circuit…
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Macon County Road Work Update — Week of May 26
The Callao Courier Staff MoDOT has issued multiple closures across Macon County this week and into early June. Most are…