Linn County Leader

01/10/2026

The Marceline Eagles #726 Aerie and Auxiliary is calling for residents to come and patronize businesses and events during the slower, cold months. The organization has numerous activities coming up in 2026 to benefit many local charities.

https://www.linncountyleader.com/marceline-eagles-set-up-a-charitable-2026-calendar/

01/08/2026

Nearly half of the county’s Class 1 high school basketball teams jump into 2026 action on the night after New Year’s Day.

Four of the eight – the Meadville and Bucklin/Macon County R-4 clubs – inaugurated January this week by playing in tournaments at Salisbury and Madison, respectively.

The other four will have Tuesday and Friday action, mostly at home. Only Linn County R-1 traveling to La Plata for Tri-County Conference games Friday will involve hitting the highway.

LCHS hosted Jamesport: Tri-County Tuesday, while Mendon: Northwestern welcomed Carroll-Livingston Activity Association foe Hale-Bosworth that night before league foe Southwest Livingston-Breckenridge pays a call Friday.

https://www.linncountyleader.com/top-seed-bucklin-mcr-4-girls-opened-tourney-strong/

01/07/2026

GREEN CITY — A 62-year-old Milan woman died in an accident and a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Trooper, along with five others, were injured in a head-on accident at about 7:20 a.m. Monday, January 5, on Missouri Highway 6, just over one mile east of Green City in Sullivan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Toyota Tundra driven by a 25-year-old Milan man was eastbound on Missouri Highway 6 when the truck crossed the center line and struck a 2023 Dodge Charger driven by a 28-year-old State Trooper, head-on. The truck then overturned and the Patrol vehicle was pushed off the road.

According to the online accident report, a 62-year-old Milan woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:45 a.m. Sullivan County Ambulance transported the Trooper, the driver of the Toyota and passengers 46-year-old man, 43-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man all of Milan to Northeast Regional Medial Center. Adair County Ambulance transported another passenger in the truck, a 17-year-old male to Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Green Castle First Responders, Green City First Responders and numerous Troopers responded to the scene.

The 62-year-old woman, 46-year-old man and 21-year-old man in the pickup were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

https://www.linncountyleader.com/milan-woman-killed-trooper-five-other-injured-in-green-city-accident/

01/06/2026

CALLAO — A Callao mother and daughter have both been charged with felony stealing of $750 or more. They allegedly stole from a Callao non-profit and using the money to pay the daughter’s electric bill.

Vickie Thompson, 58, and Crystal Toumbs, 37, both of Callao, were charged on December 31, 2025.

According to the probable cause statement, Thompson was president of Callao Harvest Fiesta, Inc., at the time of the alleged crimes.

Court documents state that Thompson made ACH transaction of $433.81 on August 7 to Macon Electric from the Callao Harvest Fiesta, Inc., bank account.

Toumbs then allegedly used a Harvest Fiesta bank card to make online payments to Macon Electric. Thompson approved the use of the card, without board approval. Charges were made in the amounts of $495.13 on Sept. 9, 2024, $366.99 on Nov. 6, 2024, and $280.62 on December 5, 2024.

In total, the pair is accused of using $1576.55 to pay Toumbs' electric bills.

For the full story, go to:

01/05/2026

Adult Prom Mardi Gras Masquerade Set for March 7 in Brookfield

https://www.linncountyleader.com/adult-prom-mardi-gras-masquerade-set-for-march-7-in-brookfield/

01/04/2026

Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser Set to Support Marceline Nutrition Center

The Marceline Eagles #726 Aerie and Auxiliary are inviting the community to come hungry and leave happy during a lasagna dinner fundraiser benefiting the Marceline Nutrition Center.

The event will be held Fri., Jan. 9, 2026, with serving hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Plates are $15 and include lasagna served with salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Dine-in and carry-out options will be available, making it easy for everyone to take part.

Proceeds from the dinner will go directly to the Marceline Nutrition Center, which provides meals and support to local senior citizens and has been impacted by recent government funding cuts. Organizers say community support is critical to helping the center continue its mission.

Advance tickets are available at the Marceline Nutrition Center during regular weekday hours or at Eagles #726 by asking the bartender on duty. Those wishing to place a carry-out order or get more information may call 660-376-9879.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and organizers encourage early ticket purchases to ensure enough meals are prepared. Volunteers from the Nutrition Center will also be on hand serving guests throughout the evening.

The fundraiser offers a simple way for residents to enjoy a meal while directly supporting neighbors and seniors in need.

https://www.linncountyleader.com/lasagna-dinner-fundraiser-set-to-support-marceline-nutrition-center/

01/01/2026

See what's going on in Linn County!
To list your meeting, announcement or event, please email information to [email protected] .
https://www.linncountyleader.com/community-calendar-189/

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Locust Creek Bridge Update

https://www.linncountyleader.com/locust-creek-bridge-update/

12/30/2025

Amy Hoerrmann, owner of Brookfield H&R Block office, has been recognized as a Top Performing H&R Block franchisee for 2025. The honor celebrates exceptional results across key performance metrics and leadership within the local community.

https://www.linncountyleader.com/amy-hoerrmann-named-a-2025-top-performer-hr-block-franchisee/

12/29/2025

Marceline VFW Announces Essay Contest Winners

MARCELINE - Recently, the Marceline Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognized student winners in the Patriots’ Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests. This year’s theme for both contests was: “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”

Patriot’s Pen – Marceline Middle School Winners:

• 1st Place: Will Allen

• 2nd Place: Lexie Krumpelman

• 3rd Place: Brant Reigelsberger

Voice of Democracy – Marceline High School Winners:

• 1st Place: Kylee Krumpelman

• 2nd Place: Jackson Fetherlin

• 3rd Place: Alex Floyd

12/28/2025

UPDATE: Davis has been located and is safe.

Endangered Silver Advisory Issued for Woman Last Seen in Braymer

BRAYMER - An Endangered Silver Advisory has been issued for Mary Lynella Davis, 63, of Carrollton, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

Davis was last seen on Route D in Braymer on Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, she did not return to home in Carrollton.

She is described as 5'3" weighing about 130 lbs, with white hair, blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a red long-sleeved shirt, camouflage leggings, and black slip-on shoes. She was driving a maroon 2018 Dodge Durango with Missouri plates (LA1D2Y).

Anyone with information is encouraged call the nearest law enforcement, the Carroll County Sheriff's office 660-542-3911 or 911.