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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) receives the handoff from Jett Goldsberry (3) as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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The Boonville Pioneers take the field ahead of their game against the Heritage Hills Patriots Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) runs the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Wyatt Franz (17) receives the ball from Grant Davis (3) as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Grant Davis (3) passes the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Caden Keeton (6) and Luke Hartwig (33) jump on top of the huddle as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) carries the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) runs the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) carries the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Wyatt Franz (17) carries the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Jett Goldsberry (3) passes the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville fans cheer on the Pioneers as they play the Heritage Hills Patriots Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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A tuba reflects the field ahead of the Boonville Pioneers vs Heritage Hills Patriots Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Jett Goldsberry (3) runs the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) is tackled as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Marques Ballard (26) runs the return as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Jett Goldsberry (3) looks to the sideline for the play as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) runs the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) dives over Boonville’s Ethan Smith (15) as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Jett Goldsberry (3) steps back to pass as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Grant Davis (3) looks to pass as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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The ball is fumbled as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Sawyer Wall (23) dives for the fumble as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Preston Coop (5) intercepts the pass intended for Boonville’s Tyler Rinehart (5) as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills fans cheer for the Patriots as they play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Jett Goldsberry (3) runs the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Boonville’s Marques Ballard (26) runs the ball as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Braydon Durham (33) dives as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Heritage Hills’ Jett Goldsberry (3) hands off to Heritage Hills’ Hunter Meredith (2) as the Heritage Hills Patriots play the Boonville Pioneers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Each year, hundreds of adventurous paddlers brave 340 miles of the Lower Missouri River within a matter of 3 1/2 days as part of the annual Missouri American Water MR340 race hosted by Missouri River Relief.

As the world’s longest non-stop river race, MR340 is a test of endurance. It is also an opportunity for people around the nation and world to learn more about the Missouri River and how the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the lower Missouri River Basin. Within the training all paddlers must do before the race, a warning is given to keep an eye out for the structures along the Missouri River including dikes, chutes and revetments. These structures are placed and maintained by the Kansas City District, so the Missouri River is able to self-maintain a navigation channel.

These are not the only structures or obstacles visible for paddlers if they know what they are looking for. Each year a few of the paddlers in the MR340 race are employees from the Kansas City District who voluntarily participate. This year, Michael McCollum, architect, and Brandon Harmon, geologist, were part of a four-person canoe team paddling down the Missouri River. As part of the ground support, their coworker, Jonathan Petry, climate and energy mitigation analyst, came to their aid.  

During the race, McCollum was able to spot a river chute, a secondary river channel providing habitat among other purposes, he had cost estimated for the district.

“It was nice to see something that I had helped estimate actually on the river and in use,” said McCollum.

Paddling 340 miles down a river may not be on everyone’s bucket list, but McCollum has a simple explanation as to why he, Harmon and the rest of their team entered the race.

“We wanted to see if we could do it,” said McCollum.

They were certainly showing they could do it and were at least 30 minutes ahead of the cut-off boat, affectionately known by paddlers as the Reaper. It earned its name because any paddler who does not stay ahead of it is given the signal their race is complete. This time, more boats than usual were given the signal from the Reaper saying their race was done. It seemed the river conditions were not in the favor of the paddlers this year.

“We were paddling through three-foot swells and passing solo paddlers who had an hour head start to us. Even those who had paddled this race before said this year was harder than others,” said McCollum.

The weather at the start of the race at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas, had been sunny and calm, but 100 miles downriver, a storm was brewing.

“When we made it past the Waverly checkpoint, we could see the storm coming. The clouds were blacking out the full moon and we could see the lightning ahead of us,” McCollum said.

Each year, the race is planned around the full moon to allow for optimal sight for paddlers at night. Now with the storm, their natural light source was gone. This was not the only disadvantage the storm brought. Along with worsening weather conditions, the conditions on the Missouri River were becoming worse and difficult for paddlers to navigate.

“We were lucky to not see as much debris as I’m sure the front runners did. We heard stories of large tree trunks and branches floating past paddlers as the river levels rose and loosened debris that was on what used to be shoreline and tributaries,” McCollum said.

The race ended just one day after it had started because of the conditions. Winners were chosen based on their proximity to the original finish line in St. Charles, Missouri. This was the first time the race had ended early in its 18 years.

The team got the news the race was ending early after they had paddled 172 miles of the Missouri River, a little over half the race. They took their exit at Franklin Island Access in Boonville, Missouri.

While the early end to the race, which the team had spent months training for, was disappointing, they were still in high spirits and attended the Friday Night Finish Line Party and Special Ceremony held in St. Charles, Missouri.

When asked about the team’s plans for next year, McCollum was firm in his answer, “We hope more will join the race, but we will race again.”

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A delegation from the Japan External Trade Organization, the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago and the state Department of Economic Development visit Boonville’s Kawasaki plant on September 26, 2023 (photo courtesy of the Boonville Kawasaki plant’s Facebook page)

Missouri’s governor, the First Lady, state Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn and others will be traveling to Japan in October for an international trade mission.

Governor Mike Parson made Wednesday’s announcement during an event with the Missouri Pork Association at MDA headquarters in Jefferson City. Governor Parson tells 939 the Eagle he’s hoping to boost Missouri’s agricultural exports to Japan, along with exports in other industries.

“I think when you look at the world as a whole right now people are wanting to come back to the United States. They know where that’s the business they’re at. And I’ve said many times, the one great thing about Missouri, right now people are going to see where the cost of business is low, what’s the distribution like. And if you put your finger on the map on the United States of America, you’re going to put it on Missouri, ” Parson says.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson speaks at the ribbon-cutting for Columbia Regional Airport’s $23-million new terminal (October 18, 2022 file photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page)

Japan is a top source of direct foreign investment in Missouri, which exported $455-million in products to Japan last year.

Governor Parson and others on the trade mission will be meeting with executives from numerous Japanese companies, including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Panasonic. Hitachi has a large plant in Jefferson City, while Kawasaki has a plant in mid-Missouri’s Boonville. The state Department of Economic Development (DED) says the average wage for the jobs at Boonville’s Kawasaki plant are “well above the average for Cooper County.” The average wage in Cooper County is about $35,000.

Governor Parson will be touting the Show-Me State as a prime business location when he travels overseas to Japan. One of the top exports from Missouri to Japan has been processed foods. Governor Parson says Missouri farmers benefit from increased exports to Japan.

“I think as you go overseas you understand how important it is. They’re wanting a better quality of meat, whether that’s beef, pork, chicken, whichever you want to send over there (Japan). But the point I’m trying to make that’s more opportunity for Missouri, because we know we sell some of the best products in the United States,” Parson says.

The governor is also touting the April merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern, which establishes the first and only single-line transnational railroad linking Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company is based in Kansas City, and Governor Parson tells 939 the Eagle that the rail line is important to Japanese companies operating in Missouri.

MDA director Chris Chinn will join Governor Parson on the trade mission to Japan, along with First Lady Teresa Parson and others. The trade mission is being funded by the Hawthorn Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit.

Parson is the first sitting Missouri Governor to visit Japan on a trade mission since then-Governor Mel Carnahan (D) 26 years ago.

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After a gutsy 2-1 victory against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, Sporting Kansas City sits one point outside playoff position as the club returns to the road to face rivals St. Louis CITY SC at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at CITYPARK in the third and final meeting in the inaugural season series.

Saturday’s showdown against first-place St. Louis will be available to watch free on Apple TV in English and Spanish via MLS Season Pass. Local radio coverage will also air on Sports Radio 810 WHB as well as La Grande 1340 AM with streams in the Sporting KC app. In addition,  pub partners in the Sporting Pub Network will show all of the action including an enhanced watch party at No Other Pub (1370 Grand Blvd.) in the KC Power & Light District starting at 5:30 p.m. and featuring $4 domestics, $5 wells, $20 beer buckets,and 50% off select appetizers.

WILLY AGADA VISITS GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sporting KC forward Willy Agada, who scored the game-winning goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Houston, will make a special appearance today at Grain Valley South Middle School (901 E. Ryan Rd.) in Grain Valley, Missouri as part of the Red Card KC anti-bullying campaign established by Sporting and Children’s Mercy.

40-60% OFF JERSEYS AT MLSSTORE.COM UNTIL THURSDAY

Fans can take advantage of 40-60% off select jerseys (exclusions apply) at MLSstore.com until 10:59 p.m. CT on Thursday as part of MLS Jersey Week, including Sporting Kansas City’s State Line 3.0 kit. In addition, fans can order Sporting Kansas City’s new Hispanic heritage pre-match tops and Kick Childhood Cancer pre-match tops while supplies last.

VOTE FOR SPORTING KC IN BEST OF KC UNTIL THURSDAY

Voting closes on Thursday in The Pitch’s annual Best of KC awards which feature Sporting Kansas City as a finalist for Best Sports Team and Children’s Mercy Park as a finalist for Best Local Stadium. Votes can be cast daily and winners will be announced on Nov. 3 in a special edition of the monthly publication.

CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE ON FRIDAY

Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive with Sporting Kansas City from 12-6 p.m. this Friday at Children’s Mercy Park and all registered donors will receive a free “I Bleed Sporting Blue” t-shirt for their participation. Click here to make an appointment.

SKC II TO HOST MLS NEXT PRO PLAYOFF MATCH ON FRIDAY

Sporting Kansas City II earned two points against St. Louis CITY2 in the club’s MLS NEXT Pro regular season finale on Sunday to move into third place in the Western Conference. As the No. 3 seed, Sporting KC II will choose their opponent and host the Conference Quarterfinal round at 7 p.m. CT on Friday at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Tickets are available on SeatGeek while the full Conference Quarterfinals matchups and schedule are expected to be announced on Tuesday on mlsnextpro.com. All matches during the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs will be broadcast live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and fans can follow @SportingKCII on Twitter for updates throughout the postseason.

SKC ACADEMY CONTINUES CAMPAIGN THIS WEEKEND

The Sporting KC Academy will continue the 2023-24 MLS NEXT campaign this weekend. The U-14s will host the Dallas Hornets at 10 a.m. on Saturday, while the U-15s (12 p.m. kickoff) and U-17s (10 a.m. kickoff) will host Columbus Crew SC on Sunday with all three matches taking place at Swope Soccer Village (6310 Lewis Rd.) in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition, the U-19s will meet St. Louis CITY SC in Boonville, Missouri for a cross-state rivalry match at 11 a.m. on Sunday at Missouri Soccer Park. Fans can follow @SKCAcademy on Twitter for updates throughout the season.

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BOONVILLE — Tell City volleyball on Monday played their first game of the season against the Boonville Pioneers and the Marksmen took control in the first set. However, Boonville went on to win the next three sets to win the match.

The Marksmen’s promising start took place with them going on 7-1 run in the first set. From there, the Marksmen found ways to take control of the set and never really let Boonville find rhythm as the set finalized with a 25-17 score. Yet the Marksmen were not able to keep the momentum going.

Boonville in the second set responded back with a 25-17 victory of their own and pulled away specifically in the back end of the set. The Pioneers were up 15-13 in the second set and to close the set they went on a 11-4 run that led them to even the match.

A similar road map took place in the third set for the Pioneers as well. But, the first half of the set is when the Pioneers took control. They went on a 11-6 run, and after Tell City cut it down to a four point deficit (11-15), Boonville went on another 11-5 run to close.

Lastly, the Pioneers won the fourth set but the Marksmen did not go down without a fight. After being down 7-10, the Marksmen scored six straight to take a 13-10 lead. Momentum of the match started trending towards the Marksmen, but the Pioneers answered by taking a 14-13 lead. From there, the set went back and forth before Boonville edging out a 25-23 clincher.

Tell City’s head coach Dalonda Hayes on the match was very encouraged by battling a conference opponent in Boonville and this team felt like a team in her mind that was gelling.

“I told them at the end of the game that this is the first team I have had in a long time that gel,” Hayes said. “We never lost the energy. We stayed focused, played as a team, and we made a lot of young mistakes… But I was pleased with tonight even though I hate losing.”

Examples of players who Hayes was encouraged by included their defensive specialists, Cambree DuPont and Emme Hoesli. The two of them finished with 13 and 24 digs respectively.

Hayes also feels that they can learn from having to battle and seeing how everyone on the team chooses to respond.

“We easily could have went five sets tonight with varsity,” Hayes said. “I think someone like Olivia Stahly is a great leader for us.”

However, one player and making sure that one player gets the ball for scoring opportunities is not how this Marksmen team will need to play. Hayes believes that in order for this team to succeed, everyone will need to find their role.

“I told them that this is the first team we have had where we do not necessarily have a go-to person,” Hayes said. “We can’t go to a player 25 times… I think that will make us a better team because we will share the ball around. They just need to realize that they need to do their part… I am looking forward to this team.”

Stats to note

Kyleigh Embry and Elaina Embry finished with seven and four kills respectively

Olivia Stahly led the team with 12 assists and Ollie Toothman finished with six

Stahly and Hoesli each tallied three aces

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A Nyabinghi ceremony opened the festivities on the main Valley Stage at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville. Kat Gleason photo.

By Kat Gleason

There were smiles for miles happening this weekend at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville.

It’s been five years since the annual festival last happened, and the joyful feeling of reunification of faraway friends of family was palpable.

The audience enjoying an afternoon set by recent Grammy Award winner Kabaka Pyramid at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, happening this weekend at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville.Kat Gleason photo.

“The music has become almost secondary,” said the late SNWMF founder Warren Smith as he was interviewed in Australia several years back. “It’s the community, the vibe that is created with all of us coming together. We’ve been doing this since 1994…we have families that have grown up coming here.”

Smith was known for his gregarious and humble nature, and his love for reggae and world music. SNWMF is world renowned for bringing out a blend of classic roots Reggae artists and a unique combination of international acts.

SNWMF is a 3 day festival, with many people coming from all over and camping for the weekend.

Sundays line-up included the iconic Burning Spear, who now only rarely preforms. This was his only appearance in California.

Sunday also featured Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, out of Mail, Africa, who last preformed at the London Symphony and the Kennedy Center in D.C.  Sunday also featured Jamaican star Protege, the venerable Lila Iké and Hawaiian star Jordan T.

SNWMF is about the music, yes, but it is also about the culture. The food, featuring flavors from throughout the globe, the vendors, selling unique articles of clothing and handmade collectibles, the Kids Zone with its full schedule of guided activities, and the late night dancehall.

And of course, this festival celebrates the global community of humans united under the banner of One Love. “We have a sign at the entrance that says ‘ Leave Your Troubles Behind’ said Smith. “And people do that, they come here and everyone just gets along.”

This year SNWMF was dedicated to the memory of Warren Smith. His wife Gretchen Franz, with the help of her amazing team, brought back the feeling and the vibe of the SNWMF has become famous for.

“Trust me, all over the world, people know Sierra Nevada World Music Festival,” said Jamaican Superstar Luciano in his post performance interview Friday. “This festival is on par with all of the great ones. It really is quite special, and Gretchen has done an incredible job of carrying that tradition on.”

“I’ve had a lot of help from a lot of people that believe that music has the power to transcend boundaries,” said Franz, “and, as Warren used to say to me, it makes us realize that we are so much more similar than we are different…this community has been a gift to my life, and I think we all just need to really love one another.”

“We absolutely love hosting this event in Boonville, said Franz, “I really want the good people of Mendocino County to get the opportunity to experience how special this event is.”

 

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A controversial site is no longer under consideration for a new Pipkin Middle School building. 

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education voted last night unanimously, 7-0, not to pursue the purchase of a 20.9-acre site at 3207 E. Pythian St., SPS officials told news media in a Zoom conference today. The board voted in favor of the purchase in March, according to past reporting.

The district had hoped to break ground next year on a replacement for the century-old Pipkin Middle School building, located at 1215 N. Boonville Ave. However, plans to purchase the Pythian Street property were met with opposition – from members of the public, from the city Planning & Zoning Commission and staff, and from officials with the BNSF Railway, whose rail line crosses the single road leading to the site. 

The decision follows a five-month period of due diligence, officials said. 

The district is releasing the property without closing on the purchase from owner 4G’s Investments-B LLC, registered through the law firm of Kirkland Woods & Martinsen LLP. 

Other site-specific costs spent to date include $272,250 in civil engineering, including survey, design and construction documents and a traffic study, as well as geotechnical and environmental studies and earnest money of $25,000, according to Chief Communications Officer Stephen Hall. 

“As you know, we’re well into the design for this project, so the civil work specifically that’s taken place up to this point, obviously those are going to be costs that we will essentially duplicate moving forward with a new project,” said Travis Shaw, deputy superintendent of operations for SPS. 

The district is continuing its search for new property for Pipkin, officials say. In keeping with recommendations of the Community Task Force on Facilities, the site should be within the boundaries of the current Pipkin service area and should be at least 10 acres to provide improved parking and pickup and expanded outdoor facilities. 

In July, the city’s P&Z Commission, whose opinions are merely advisory for SPS under state law and city charter, voted 6-1 against the Pythian site. City officials say in their review of the plan that the site is zoned industrial and does not fit the Forward SGF comprehensive plan as a suitable site for a school. 

City staff, too, recommended denial of the Pythian site on the basis of its non-adherence to the comprehensive plan. The development review staff report said Forward SGF seeks to preserve neighborhood schools, noting they are “an essential component of an urban neighborhood and source of pride and neighborhood cohesion.” 

Both staff and P&Z members raised concerns about the industrial nature of the site, located adjacent to the 3M manufacturing plant. 

Shaw said while the problems of the site were not insurmountable, they were going to be expensive to address. 

Superintendent Grenita Lathan said though the Pythian plan has been jettisoned, the process played out very well. 

“This is how a process should work – a collaborative process with our board of education, with administration and also with community input, and we feel very good about the decision that we’ve made,” she said. 

Board President Danielle Kincaid agreed. 

“All seven of us come to the board with unique backgrounds and unique skills, and we were all in agreement that upon completing due diligence, this was not going to be a viable option any longer,” she said. 

Lathan said SPS will continue to look for an ideal location, though there are not currently any prospects. 

Shaw said the district has committed to completing all Proposition S projects by the end of 2028. 

“We need to be able to at the very latest be starting construction by the beginning of 2027 in order to be able to have this completed by the end of ’28,” he said. “We don’t think it’s going to take anywhere near that long, but given that, we would need to have our property for sure secured by the summer of ’26.” 

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Sep. 11—Vikes take down EVC

EVANSVILLE — For the second matchup between the Barr-Reeve Vikings and the Evansville Day Eagles, the Vikings defended another soccer shutout victory on the road, 2-0. Junior Nolan McCain netted the goal off a corner kick from senior Dominic Wilson in the first half. In the second half, freshman Leo Wilson scored a goal, which came from McCain’s cross. Senior Bryce Cornelius and defensive line consisting of Braxton Graber, Wyatt Canary, Austin Daugherty, Ryder Craig, Manny Ruble, Connor Lynch, and Yadi Victoriano earned their second shutout.

Barr-Reeve soccer is 6-1 on the season. They are back in action at home on Tuesday at 5:30 to face the reigning Sectional and Blue Chip Conference champions South Knox. The JV team will follow with their first showing.

Lady Hatchets shutout NP

The Washington Lady Hatchets soccer team posted a 3-0 win over North Posey on Saturday at the Sports Complex.

Hatchet goals came from Alison Hill, Ava Babrick and Cassie Dillon.

“We held possession of the ball 90 percent of the game today. We came out hard and stayed consistent playing calm and controlled our movement to the ball and continuous passing was strong. We controlled the middle of the field today with three key players, Alison Hill, Lexi Nalin, and Ayla Owens. Our back line consisting of Strange, Johnson, Cox, and Hayleigh in goal definitely communicated well to keep feeding it forward. Several players rotated as strikers and wing mids and stepped to ball consistent. Very proud of the effort today,” said WHS coach Madi Lee.

Cougars win at Tecumseh

TECUMSEH — The North Daviess tennis team defeated Tecumseh on Saturday

At No. 1, Max Toy was a 4 and 4 winner, Blake Huff won in three at No. 2, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 and Rex Freed won 1 and 1.

In doubles, Aiden Pridemore and Cam Sassano lost in three close matches, 6-4, 6-7(6) and 6-7(6), while Coby Loheider and Aden Graber, 3 and 3.

In JV, wins came from Nate Ressler, Collin Lengacher and Braylin Pridemore, along with Grady Callison and Will Murrie all had multiple wins.

“The Cougars take down the previously undefeated Tecumseh Braves 4-1. Freed and two doubles (Loheider/Graber) had little trouble knocking off their opponents. Toy and Huff had to work a little harder at one and two singles, but both came away victorious. The match of the day was at No.1 doubles where Sassano and Aiden Pridemore weren’t quite able to come away with the victory in a hard fought tough three set bout with Montilla and Oxley. The match was a huge building point for the season as there are only two weeks remaining in regular season. Likewise the Cougars JV took care of business as Resler knocked off two Brave opponents as well as Murrie and Callison at two JV doubles. The other JV victories were from Lengacher and Braylin Pridemore in singles action.

Lions take tourney

LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Lions won the Goodpaster Invite on Saturday. They took first place, beating Vincennes Lincoln (24-26, 25-22, 17-25), Boonville (25-22, 16-25, 15-9), and Mater Dei (21-25, 25-22, 17-15) to move to 11-3.

Addy Lengacher led with23 points Sydnee Wittmer 18, Madison Ramsey and Jocelynn Sims with 13 each, Madison Ramsey had 9 aces, Jocelynn Sims 4. Ramsey led with 22 kills, Ashlynn Gilbert 21, Sydnee Wittmer 17, while Addy Lengacher had 44 assists, Sydnee Wittmer 36. Ramsey also had 10 blocks, Sydnee Wittmer 6, while Breanna Courter 36 digs, Sydnee Wittmer 19.

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A list identifying ‘the most underrated beers’ has been made by US brewers and drinks experts to showcase the true gems within the sector.

The selection, created by culture site Uproxx, has drawn upon a raft of voices in the US beer industry to give what it has stated is a subjective view that is underpinned by beers that are neither ubiquitous or popular so much as undervalued for their quality. Here are the selections and each of the experts who contributed to the listing along with a little information about each beer.

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1, Long Trail Double Bag

ABV: 7.2%

Long Trail Brewing Double Bag, this is a malty double amber ale (hence the name) that’s sometimes hard to find. This beer practically drinks itself even at 7.2% ABV. It’s been available for decades, but still manages to fly under the radar.

Price: US$11 for a six-pack.
Chosen by: Andrew Hueston, USBG bartender at El Vez in Philadelphia.

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2, Progression Connect The Dots IPA

ABV: 7%

Progression Connect The Dots IPA is a gorgeous, underrated beer to look at. A light, bright yellow colour, hazy, of course, and with a stark, pillowy, white head. Donned with the typical creamy malt character made possible by the malted wheat and oat additions.

Price: US$16 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans.
Chosen by: Suzanne Schalow, CEO of Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont, Massachusetts.

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3, Great Lakes Eliot Ness

ABV: 6.2%

Great Lakes Eliot Ness has been available for years, but still manages to be extremely underrated. The first beer brewed by one of the country’s craft pioneers, standing strong more than 30 years later. The label of ‘amber lager’ doesn’t seem to be used very often. Similar beers are often labelled as something regional, like ‘Vienna’ or ‘Boston,’ or sometimes just lager. Ness is indeed quite amber, though, and this sets it apart from the rest.

Price: US$11 for a six-pack.
Chosen by: Joe Straitiff, brewing manager at Half Acre Brewing in Chicago.

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4, Barley Brown’s ESB

ABV: 5.8%

Barley Brown’s ESB is highly underrated because most of the world doesn’t know Barley Brown’s and therefore isn’t ‘rating’ them. Also, because the ESB has, so sadly, fallen out of favour with most consumers.

Price: Unavailable due to limited availability.
Chosen by: Ryan Schmiege, brew master at Cascade Lakes Brewing Company in Redmond, Oregon.

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5, Saison Dupont

ABV: 6.5%

Saison DuPont, hands down, is the best beer in the world. A classic example of the Belgian farmhouse style. You might not think that’s underrated, but it really is. It should be in everyone’s beer fridge. It’s that good.

Price: US$7 for a 375ml bottle.
Chosen by: Nico Freccia, co-founder at COO at 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco.

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6, Aecht Schlenkerla Helles Lager

ABV: 4.3%

Aecht Schlenkerla Helles Lager is an underrated pick. It’s a classic Bavarian lager with a subtle smokiness. There’s no smoked malt in this beer but it gets that character from the lager yeast that is harvested from another smoked malt beer.

Price: US$5 for a 500ml bottle.
Chosen by: Jared Williamson, lead brewer at Schlafly Brewing in St. Louis.

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7, Anchor Steam Beer

ABV: 4.9%

With the closure of Anchor Brewing, Anchor Steam Beer became the beer that was jilted at the craft brew dance, by the folks that brought it there. A victim of equal parts indifferent craft brewery take over and modern jaded craft brew taste buds.

Price: US$10 for a six-pack.
Chosen by: George Hummel, grain master of My Local Brew Works in Philadelphia.

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8, Independence Native Texan

ABV: 5.2%

This one might get my craft cred revoked, but I think pretty much every premium American Lager is underrated. I am not saying I want to go out and drink these beers all the time, but the skill and know-how that go into making clean beer with such little flavour is absolutely amazing to me. That being said, a beer like Native Texan from Independence Brewing in Austin can take that to a whole new level of crisp, clean deliciousness.

Price: US$9 for a six-pack.
Chosen by: Bryan Donaldson, brewing innovation manager at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California.

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9, North Coast Tart Cherry Berliner Weisse

ABV: 4.1%

After some pondering, I believe that North Coast Tart Cherry Berliner Weisse would be my pick for the most underrated beer. It is a fabulous beer that has never gotten its due.

Price: US$12 for a four-pack.
Chosen by: Fal Allen, brewmaster at Anderson Valley Brewing Co. in Boonville, California.

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10, Hop Butcher Gottaguy IPA

ABV: 6.5%

Hop Butcher’s Gottaguy IPA is a beer that everyone should be grabbing from the shelf when they see it, or they ought to make the trip to the brewery.

Price: US$17 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans.
Chosen by: Garth Beyer, certified Cicerone and owner of Garth’s Brew Bar in Madison, Wisconsin.

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For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Missouri using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.

The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you’ll find one that suits your brood.

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#30. Franklin County, Missouri

– Population: 104,331
– Median home value: $176,400 (78% own)
– Median rent: $774 (22% own)
– Median household income: $65,263
– Top public schools: Spring Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Strain-Japan Elementary School (grade A), Robertsville Elementary School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: St. Francis Borgia High School (grade B+), Crosspoint Christian School (grade B), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Washington (grade B+), Union (grade B minus), Sullivan (grade B minus)

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#29. Andrew County, Missouri

– Population: 18,023
– Median home value: $156,200 (78% own)
– Median rent: $833 (22% own)
– Median household income: $63,769
– Top public schools: Avenue City Elementary School (grade A minus), Helena Elementary School (grade A minus), John Glenn Elementary School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: HOSANNA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Country Club (grade A minus), Savannah (grade B), Jefferson Township (grade B+)

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#28. St. Francois County, Missouri

– Population: 67,168
– Median home value: $126,800 (69% own)
– Median rent: $697 (31% own)
– Median household income: $50,015
– Top public schools: Jefferson Elementary School (grade A minus), Washington-Franklin Elementary School (grade B+), Farmington Middle School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: St. Paul Lutheran School (grade unavailable), St. Joseph School (grade unavailable), St. Joseph Elementary School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Farmington (grade B), Desloge (grade B minus), Park Hills (grade B minus)

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#27. Cooper County, Missouri

– Population: 17,397
– Median home value: $151,500 (76% own)
– Median rent: $675 (24% own)
– Median household income: $55,711
– Top public schools: Boonville High School (grade B+), Pilot Grove High School (grade B), Bunceton Elementary School (grade B minus)
– Top private schools: Ss. Peter & Paul School (grade unavailable), St. Joseph Elementary School (grade unavailable), Zion Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Boonville (grade B), Saline Township (grade B+), Boonville Township (grade B)

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#26. Pettis County, Missouri

– Population: 42,919
– Median home value: $133,900 (70% own)
– Median rent: $774 (30% own)
– Median household income: $51,936
– Top public schools: Parkview Elementary School (grade A minus), Hardeman Elementary School (grade B+), Skyline Elementary School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: Sacred Heart School (grade A minus), Show-Me Christian School (grade B minus), Applewood Christian School (grade A minus)
– Top places to live: Sedalia (grade B), Green Ridge (grade B+), Prairie Township (grade B+)

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#25. Howard County, Missouri

– Population: 10,147
– Median home value: $142,400 (81% own)
– Median rent: $712 (19% own)
– Median household income: $58,596
– Top public schools: New Franklin Elementary School (grade B), Fayette High School (grade B minus), William N. Clark Middle School (grade B minus)
– Top private schools: St. Mary’s Catholic School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Fayette (grade B+), New Franklin (grade B+), Moniteau Township (grade A minus)

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#24. Moniteau County, Missouri

– Population: 15,723
– Median home value: $149,100 (77% own)
– Median rent: $673 (23% own)
– Median household income: $58,900
– Top public schools: High Point Elementary School (grade A minus), California Middle School (grade B+), Latham Elementary School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: St. Andrew School (grade unavailable), Prairie Union School (grade unavailable), Hazel Dell School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: California (grade B), Tipton (grade C+), Linn Township (grade B)

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#23. McDonald County, Missouri

– Population: 23,267
– Median home value: $105,400 (65% own)
– Median rent: $684 (35% own)
– Median household income: $43,086
– Top public schools: Anderson Elementary School (grade A minus), Rocky Comfort Elementary School (grade B+), Southwest City Elementary School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: Richwood Township (grade B+), Anderson West Township (grade B+), Anderson (grade B+)
– Top places to live: grade B minus

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#22. Washington County, Missouri

– Population: 23,791
– Median home value: $103,000 (78% own)
– Median rent: $628 (22% own)
– Median household income: $44,955
– Top public schools: Kingston Elementary School (grade A minus), Trojan Intermediate School (grade A minus), Potosi Elementary School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: St. Joachim Elementary School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Potosi (grade B minus), Union Township (grade B), Breton Township (grade B)

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#21. Callaway County, Missouri

– Population: 44,449
– Median home value: $162,500 (76% own)
– Median rent: $740 (24% own)
– Median household income: $63,791
– Top public schools: Bartley Elementary School (grade B+), South Callaway Middle School (grade B+), South Callaway Elementary School (grade B)
– Top private schools: Kingdom Christian Academy (grade unavailable), St. Peter Catholic School (grade unavailable), Callaway Child and Family Development Center (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Holts Summit (grade B+), Fulton (grade B minus), Summit Township (grade B+)

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#20. Newton County, Missouri

– Population: 58,634
– Median home value: $137,700 (75% own)
– Median rent: $736 (25% own)
– Median household income: $55,820
– Top public schools: South Elementary School (grade B), Stapleton Elementary School (grade B), East Newton High School (grade B)
– Top private schools: Neosho Christian Schools (grade unavailable), Trinity Learning Center (grade unavailable), Racine Apostolic Christian School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Neosho (grade B), Leawood (grade A), Shoal Creek Township (grade A minus)

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#19. Miller County, Missouri

– Population: 24,643
– Median home value: $141,200 (75% own)
– Median rent: $690 (25% own)
– Median household income: $47,288
– Top public schools: Osage High School (grade B+), Osage Middle School (grade B+), Eldon Middle School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: Our Lady of the Snows School (grade unavailable), Lakeview Christian Academy (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Lake Ozark (grade A minus), Eldon (grade B minus), St. Elizabeth (grade A minus)

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#18. Cass County, Missouri

– Population: 106,966
– Median home value: $212,000 (76% own)
– Median rent: $1,055 (24% own)
– Median household income: $76,924
– Top public schools: Creekmoor Elementary School (grade A minus), East Lynne Elementary School (grade A minus), Westview Elementary School (grade B+)
– Top private schools: Blue Ridge Christian School (grade B), Heartland High School & Academy (grade B), Training Center Christian School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Lake Winnebago (grade A minus), Raymore (grade B+), Belton (grade B)

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#17. Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri

– Population: 18,406
– Median home value: $181,600 (84% own)
– Median rent: $742 (16% own)
– Median household income: $62,607
– Top public schools: Ste. Genevieve Elementary School (grade A minus), Ste. Genevieve Middle School (grade A minus), Bloomsdale Elementary School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: Valle Catholic Schools (grade B), St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School (grade unavailable), St. Joseph Elementary School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Ste. Genevieve (grade B+), St. Mary (grade B+), Bloomsdale (grade B)

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#16. Marion County, Missouri

– Population: 28,564
– Median home value: $131,700 (67% own)
– Median rent: $693 (33% own)
– Median household income: $56,213
– Top public schools: Oakwood Elementary School (grade A minus), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade B+), A.D. Stowell Elementary School (grade B)
– Top private schools: Holy Family School (grade unavailable), St. John’s Lutheran School (grade unavailable), Hannibal Christian Academy (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Palmyra (grade B+), Hannibal (grade B), Miller Township (grade A)

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#15. Jefferson County, Missouri

– Population: 225,913
– Median home value: $175,000 (80% own)
– Median rent: $889 (20% own)
– Median household income: $71,285
– Top public schools: Festus Elementary School (grade A), James E. Freer Elementary School (grade A minus), Festus Middle School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: St. Pius X. High School (grade B+), Christian Outreach School (grade C+), Saint Joseph School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Arnold (grade B), Byrnes Mill (grade B), High Ridge (grade B)

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#14. Jasper County, Missouri

– Population: 122,059
– Median home value: $129,600 (64% own)
– Median rent: $815 (36% own)
– Median household income: $51,876
– Top public schools: Eugene Field Elementary School (grade A), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade A), Harry S Truman Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools: Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (grade A+), College Heights Christian School (grade B+), McAuley Catholic High School (grade B+)
– Top places to live: Carl Junction (grade A minus), Oronogo (grade A minus), Webb City (grade B+)

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#13. Pulaski County, Missouri

– Population: 53,460
– Median home value: $160,000 (53% own)
– Median rent: $1,028 (47% own)
– Median household income: $59,252
– Top public schools: Thayer Elementary School (grade A), Waynesville East Elementary School (grade A minus), Waynesville Senior High School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: Maranatha Baptist Academy (grade A), Westside Christian Academy (grade unavailable), Fort Leonard Wood Child Development Center 408 (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Waynesville (grade B+), St. Robert (grade B+), Cullen Township (grade A)

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#12. Greene County, Missouri

– Population: 296,875
– Median home value: $159,500 (57% own)
– Median rent: $819 (43% own)
– Median household income: $50,682
– Top public schools: Schofield Elementary School (grade A), Wilson’s Creek Intermediate School (grade A minus), Sweeny Elementary School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: Greenwood Laboratory School (grade A), Springfield Catholic High School (grade A), The Summit Preparatory School (grade B+)
– Top places to live: Battlefield (grade A), Willard (grade B+), Republic (grade B+)

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#11. Phelps County, Missouri

– Population: 44,692
– Median home value: $154,400 (61% own)
– Median rent: $739 (39% own)
– Median household income: $48,124
– Top public schools: Wyman Elementary School (grade A), Phelps County Elementary School (grade A), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: St. Patrick School (grade unavailable), Immanuel Lutheran School (grade unavailable), Great Circle – St. James (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Rolla (grade B+), St. James (grade B minus), Dillon Township (grade A minus)

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#10. Taney County, Missouri

– Population: 55,854
– Median home value: $157,500 (68% own)
– Median rent: $826 (32% own)
– Median household income: $51,031
– Top public schools: Kirbyville Elementary School (grade A), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade A), Branson Intermediate School (grade A)
– Top private schools: School of the Ozarks (grade A minus), Trinity Christian Academy (grade A minus), Riverview Bible Baptist Christian School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Branson (grade B), Hollister (grade B), Merriam Woods (grade B)

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#9. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

– Population: 81,086
– Median home value: $167,100 (69% own)
– Median rent: $804 (31% own)
– Median household income: $59,252
– Top public schools: Blanchard Elementary School (grade A minus), Jackson Senior High School (grade A minus), Russell Hawkins Junior High School (grade A minus)
– Top private schools: Notre Dame Regional High School (grade A minus), Saxony Lutheran High School (grade A minus), Eagle Ridge Christian School (grade B)
– Top places to live: Cape Girardeau (grade B+), Jackson (grade B+), Cape Girardeau Township (grade A minus)

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#8. Cole County, Missouri

– Population: 77,412
– Median home value: $174,700 (68% own)
– Median rent: $710 (32% own)
– Median household income: $64,715
– Top public schools: Middle Grove Elementary School (grade A), Blair Oaks Elementary School (grade A), Blair Oaks Middle School (grade A)
– Top private schools: Helias Catholic High School (grade B+), Calvary Lutheran High School (grade B+), Lighthouse Preparatory Academy (grade B)
– Top places to live: Jefferson City (grade A minus), St. Martins (grade B+), St. Thomas (grade A)

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#7. Christian County, Missouri

– Population: 87,824
– Median home value: $195,100 (76% own)
– Median rent: $864 (24% own)
– Median household income: $69,212
– Top public schools: Espy Elementary School (grade A), South Elementary School (grade A), West Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools: Faith Christian School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Fremont Hills (grade A), Ozark (grade A minus), Nixa (grade A minus)

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#6. Jackson County, Missouri

– Population: 713,229
– Median home value: $167,900 (59% own)
– Median rent: $993 (41% own)
– Median household income: $60,800
– Top public schools: James Walker Elementary School (grade A+), Delta Woods Middle School (grade A), Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools: The Pembroke Hill School (grade A+), The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+)
– Top places to live: Lee’s Summit (grade A), Longview (grade A), Lake Lotawana (grade A)

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#5. Clay County, Missouri

– Population: 250,134
– Median home value: $199,600 (68% own)
– Median rent: $1,046 (32% own)
– Median household income: $75,596
– Top public schools: Chapel Hill Elementary School (grade A), Bell Prairie Elementary School (grade A), Nashua Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools: St. Pius X High School (grade A minus), Eagle Heights Christian School (grade B+), St. James School (grade unavailable)
– Top places to live: Liberty (grade A), Shoal Creek Valley (grade A), Gladstone (grade A minus)

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#4. Boone County, Missouri

– Population: 182,170
– Median home value: $204,000 (58% own)
– Median rent: $933 (42% own)
– Median household income: $62,653
– Top public schools: Rock Bridge High School (grade A), David H. Hickman High School (grade A), Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School (grade A)
– Top private schools: Columbia Independent School (grade A+), Christian Fellowship School (grade A), Fr. Tolton Catholic High School (grade A minus)
– Top places to live: Columbia (grade A), Centralia (grade A minus), Ashland (grade B)

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#3. Platte County, Missouri

– Population: 105,189
– Median home value: $251,100 (67% own)
– Median rent: $1,121 (33% own)
– Median household income: $85,031
– Top public schools: Park Hill South High School (grade A), Park Hill High School (grade A), Graden Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools: Faith Christian Academy (grade A), Northland Christian Schools (grade B+), St. Therese School (grade A)
– Top places to live: Parkville (grade A+), Weatherby Lake (grade A+), KCI (grade A)

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#2. St. Charles County, Missouri

– Population: 402,377
– Median home value: $242,700 (81% own)
– Median rent: $1,118 (19% own)
– Median household income: $91,792
– Top public schools: Harvest Ridge Elementary School (grade A), Bryan Middle School (grade A), Francis Howell Middle School (grade A)
– Top private schools: Lutheran High School of St. Charles County (grade A minus), Duchesne High School (grade B+), St. Dominic High School (grade B+)
– Top places to live: Dardenne Prairie (grade A+), Cottleville (grade A), Lake St. Louis (grade A)

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#1. St. Louis County, Missouri

– Population: 1,001,982
– Median home value: $220,100 (69% own)
– Median rent: $1,032 (31% own)
– Median household income: $72,562
– Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Clayton High School (grade A+), Lafayette High School (grade A+)
– Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+), MICDS – Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+)
– Top places to live: Clayton (grade A+), Chesterfield (grade A+), Richmond Heights (grade A+)

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