John Alexander Logan was born near Murphysboro, Illinois, on February 9, 1826, the son of Dr. John Logan and his second wife, Elizabeth (Jenkins) Logan. He enlisted during the Mexican-American war and was comissioned a second lieutenant. Following the war Logan studied law, graduated from the University of Louisville’s law department in 1851, and began a successful law practice.
The Friends of Historic Boonville Director Kari Evans and Board President Steve Litwiller accept a check from the Boonville Lions Club President Bob Roach for ongoing projects. (Photo provided by Boonville Lions Club)
Vice President Kamala Harris met with abortion providers from Missouri and other restrictive states Thursday to consider ways the Biden administration can protect and expand access to the full scope of reproductive health care.
On Friday, May 20, the bell sounded for the final time to end the 2021- 2022 school year for the Boonville R-1 School District. Though the day had an early dismissal scheduled, the students were by no means inactive.
Many across the southern portion of the Midwest have already hung up their turkey vest for the year, but up north and out west, gobblers are still raising hunters’ heartrates. Open water fishing has cranked up across the board. Walleyes in Iowa, smallmouth in Ohio and Sturgeon in Minnesota are just a few examples of the great diversity of angling opportunity the Midwest offers. If you’re looking for a challenge this month, and want to make the most of your long Memorial Day Weekend, then here are some options for an epic adventure at the end of the great month of May.
Laura Speed Elliott students express their excitement about the end of the school year. (Photo provided by Boonville Public Schools) Beth Giroux enjoys one final day at Laura Speed Elliott before entering high school in the fall.
MARSHALL, Mo. (May 23, 2022) - Missouri Valley College, located in Marshall, Missouri, conferred 160 degrees for 2022 spring graduates.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 23, 2022) - Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.
Linn, MO (May 25, 2022) - State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate our May 2022 students who achieved the Dean’s List during the spring semester. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME Boonville, MO Joshua Ewings Nicholas Ewings Quinton Ewings Jr Brayden Page Peyton Taylor Bunceton, MO Jason Burnett New Franklin, MO Ian Wyatt Pilot Grove, MO Pilot Grove, MO Camiren Stegner Rocheport, MO Zach McDonald Visit www.statetechmo.edu to learn more.
Arrow Rock, Mo.-A fascinating and unique presentation by the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) will continue the popular First Saturdays program in Arrow Rock on Saturday, June 4. The location is the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Audio Visual Room at 10:00 a.m., admission is free, and seating is limited.