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20/08/2026

16/08/2026

One of the hardest parts of growing up isn’t paying bills, balancing a career or learning how quickly life changes. It’s realizing no matter how hard you try, someone is always going to walk away unhappy.

One of the hardest parts of growing up isn’t paying bills, balancing a career or learning how quickly life changes. It’s realizing no matter how hard you try, someone is always going to walk away unhappy.

16/08/2026

For one woman, scheduling a mammogram was only the beginning of a much longer journey marked by transportation problems, financial concerns and a healthcare system that became increasingly difficult to navigate. Gateway to Hope Programs and Clinical Engagement Senior Director Heather Hinnah shared the patient’s story ahead of the Northwest Missouri Breast Health Symposium and Community Resource Fair, scheduled for Aug. 20 at The Elms Hotel and Spa.

For one woman, scheduling a mammogram was only the beginning of a much longer journey marked by transportation problems, financial concerns and a healthcare system that became increasingly difficult to navigate.

16/08/2026

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THOMAS EDWIN HARMON 4 hours ago By News Staff Body Thomas Harmon Thomas Edwin Harmon, 93, of Richmond passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

15/08/2026

Ray County officials are exploring new software to modernize Road and Bridge operations, with the potential to expand its use across other county offices. Commissioners and county staff reviewed a demonstration from OpenGov during a recent work session that focused primarily on Road and Bridge operations, including tracking completed work on county roads, materials, equipment, costs and resident requests.

Ray County officials are exploring new software to modernize Road and Bridge operations, with the potential to expand its use across other county offices. Commissioners and county staff reviewed a demonstration from Open-Gov during a recent work session that focused primarily on Road and Bridge oper...

15/08/2026

COMMUNITY BANK OF MISSOURI, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, presents a $10,000 Member Impact Fund grant to the GAP Assistance Program of Ray County in support of its charitable efforts in the community. GAP provides essential personal and household items at no cost to individuals and families whose needs are not fully met through government assistance programs.

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15/08/2026

Richmond City Council welcomed two new members after certifying the results of the Aug. 4 special election. Council members recently approved a bill declaring Brittany Lee the winner of the one-year Ward I seat and Dale Aksamit the winner of the two-year Ward IV seat.

Richmond City Council welcomed two new members after certifying the results of the Aug. 4 special election.

15/08/2026

An upcoming regional symposium aims to connect residents with breast health education, screenings and support amid concerns about breast health outcomes in Ray County. The free Northwest Missouri Breast Health Symposium and Community Resource Fair will be held Aug. 20 at The Elms Hotel and Spa.

An upcoming regional symposium aims to connect residents with breast health education, screenings and support amid concerns about breast health outcomes in Ray County. The free Northwest Missouri Breast Health Symposium and Community Resource Fair will be held Aug.

14/08/2026

Richmond has officially completed one of the largest investments in its water distribution system after replacing approximately 3.7 miles of aging water mains throughout the city. Richmond City Council members recently approved a $29,304.50 final change order, authorized a $321,626.15 final payment to V.F. Anderson Builders, formally accepted the completed water main replacement project and authorized staff to close out the construction contract.

Richmond has officially completed one of the largest investments in its water distribution system after replacing approximately 3.7 miles of aging water mains throughout the city. Richmond City Council members recently approved a $29,304.50 final change order, authorized a $321,626.15 final payment....