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Cooper County is a childcare desert

For parents and guardians of young children, finding childcare can be a challenge as the number of childcare facilities has decreased in recent years. Representatives Tim Taylor and Kurtis Gregory from the Missouri House of Representatives met with Robin Schelp, Director of the Policy and Advocacy for Kids Win Missouri to learn more about the lack of childcare in Central Missouri.

Media All-District Football Team

Class 3 First Team Offense QUARTERBACK Colby Caton, 5-10, 170, sr., Boonville RUNNING BACKS Jackson Funderburk, 5-7, 185, sr., School of the Osage Krystopher Shepard, 5-8, 155, sr., Eldon Cody Wilfong,, 5-9, 175, sr., St. James WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Jackson Johns, 6-3, 170, sr., Boonville Ryan King, 6-2, 190, sr., School of the Osage Chase Morris, 5-7, 155, jr., Southern Boone ALL-PURPOSE Hunter Hees, 6-4, 175, jr., Eldon LINEMEN Max Eckerle, 6-1, 200, sr., Boonville Tyson Ellison, 6-3, 190, sr., Boonville Tanner Gardner, 5-10, 235, sr., School of the Osage Justin Post, 6-0, 175, sr., Southern Boone Jace Robertson, 6-2, 317, sr., Eldon KICKER Carter Salter, 5-10, 175, sr., Southern Boone First Team Defense LINEMEN Hunter Boyer 5-11, 250, sr., Owensville Ashton Carter, 6-0, 205, sr., School of the Osage Tyson Ellison, 6-3, 190, sr., Boonville Tanner Gardner, 5-10, 235, sr., School of the Osage LINEBACKERS Aidan Haglund, 6-2, 192, sr., Fulton Ben Taylor, 6-1, 210, sr., Southern Boone Ethan Watson, 5-10, 180, sr., Boonville Cody Wilfong, 5-9, 175, sr., St.

Pirates land 4 on Class 2 District 7 All-District Soccer Team

The Boonville Pirates soccer team may have surprised even themselves during the 2022 season by winning six games, which is a major improvement from the 2021 season. Although the Pirates fell short in the semifinal round of the district tournament against top-seeded Marshall 4-0, head coach Alec Adair said it was another building block to put on to the culture the team is trying to create in the program.

Anderson is cautiously optimistic about Pirates basketball team

Boonville boys’ basketball coach Mark Anderson used the word “cautiously optimistic” when referring to the 2022-23 Pirates basketball team. With three returning starters and eight returning letterwinners stepping out on the court this season for the Pirates, you can see why Anderson is anxious to get the season started but also optimistic about what the 202223 season has in-store for his team.

Tigers look to be competitive for 2022-23 season

Pilot Grove boys’ basketball coach Casey Opfer likes what he see so far with the Tigers in 2022-23. With three starters and five returning letterwinners back for the upcoming season, Opfer said he feels like this team can compete most nights and is excited for the challenge of competing in this conference.

Susan “Susie” Irene Childs

Susan “Susie” Irene Childs, 65, of Boonville passed away at her home Monday, November 14, 2022, surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home, full obituary can be found at: www. howardfh.com.