Mule Club Post 131’s Charlie Morgan, Josh Burnett, Kaiden Townsend and Logan Moran celebrate Moran’s go-ahead run in the Missouri American Legion Baseball AA state semifinals Friday, July 26, at Crane Stadium.

Mule Club Post 131 outlasts Ste. Genevieve Post 150, advances to AA State Championship game

WARRENSBURG — There was a brief stretch of lapse from Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 against Ste. Genevieve Post 150 in the Missouri American Legion AA State Tournament semifinal round Friday, July 26, at Crane Stadium.

UCM, SFCC create transfer program for 4-Year degrees in theatre

WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri and State Fair Community College are acting together to offer students a seamless path to earning a Theatre degree.

Missouri Department of Transportation Railroad Operations Manager Bryan Ross, right, and Assistant Legislative Liaison Patrick Flesch, left, speak to a panel of Warrensburg community leaders on Wednesday, July 24, at the Jack Moore Community Room.

MoDOT visits Warrensburg, speaks on the importance of Missouri River Runner

WARRENSBURG - New Missouri Department of Transportation Assistant Legislative Liaison Patrick Flesch and MoDOT Railroad Operations Manager Bryan Ross took a trip on the Missouri River Runner to Warrensburg on Wednesday, July 24.

CYCLE delegates Elora Coleman, Kayley Marten and Adam Wisocky, sponsored by West Central Electric Cooperative, prepare to debate their mock bill on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives during the 2024 Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) in Jefferson City.

Warrensburg, Crest Ridge students attend leadership conference

JEFFERSON CITY — Three area students were among the 85 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) July 16-19 in Jefferson City.

Storm drain replacement to close intersection

Storm Drain replacement is scheduled to close an intersection in Warrensburg next week.

During the 2023 Missouri State Fair, a farm family exits the MSF Coliseum with their steer after competing in one of two beef cattle shows. The 2024 MSF will run from Aug. 8 through Aug. 18. File Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney

Big plans are in the works for this year's Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA — With the theme “Summer’s Best Story,” it’s easy to realize that many great things are happening at the Missouri State Fair this year, including a groundbreaking for the new State Fair Arena.

Local Briefs for July 26

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Warrensburg blood drives to aid Missouri blood emergency

WARRENSBURG - Due to a significant drop in blood donations, the Community Blood Center of Kansas City has declared a blood emergency.

Crash Reports for July 26

5-year-old hurt in Johnson County accident

2024 Johnson County Fair results

The Johnson County Fair was hosted July 9-13 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Warrensburg.

Johnson County road and bridge sales tax question awaits a decision on August ballot

JOHNSON COUNTY — Voters in Johnson County will have the opportunity to approve or deny the extension of the countywide sales tax that seeks to improve roads and bridges throughout the county during the Aug. 6 Primary Election.

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Kayla Meredith joins FUMC as church’s newest pastor

Foreigner to perform at the MSF on Aug. 8

Community Calendar for July 23 through July 29

MoDot's travelers information map now accessible on mobile browsers

Leadership Missouri focusses on workforce, tech during UCM Lee's Summit visit

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Mule Club Post 131 opens state with win over Jefferson City Post 5

Maverick Martin and Charlie Morgan celebrate runs scored during Mule Club Post 131’s win against Jefferson City Post 5 in the first round of the AA Missouri American Legion State Tournament on Thursday, July 25, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

WARRENSBURG — Whenever Mule Club Post 131 has played at its best this season, there has been a common denominator.

Staab finishes second in Jaguar Slam singles bracket

Warrensburg’s Oliver Staab finished runner-up in the Jaguar Slam varsity singles bracket, held Tuesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 25, at Lee’s Summit North High School.

Non-Conference play expected to boost MIAA football’s stock

KANSAS CITY, Mo — Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Commissioner Mike Racy described …
Central Missouri golfers finish up The Prairie Invitational

Central Missouri women’s golf athlete Nicole Rallo finished fourth in The Prairie Invitational, held …
Central Missouri football favored in MIAA Preseason polls

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The storyline from a historic 2024 season has translated to preseason respect for …

Area roundup: Mules golfers finish Kansas Amateur Championship

Central Missouri golf men’s golf alum Alex Springer advanced to the quarterfinals in the Kansas …
Athletes excited be tourists in Paris during Olympic Games

PARIS (AP) — Paris is a popular destination for vacations, of course. The food and drink. The art …
Central Missouri signs Crookes to 5-year extension

WARRENSBURG — Kyle Crookes is cemented into Central Missouri baseball for the immediate future.

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New hall of famer, Schoonover focuses on making impact with SWAG Sports Performance

Jonathan Schoonover, owner of SWAG Sports Performance in Warrensburg, was inducted to the Missouri 8-Man Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame for his contributions as a student-athlete at Mound City High School last month.

Jonathan Schoonover remembers his high school football experience at Mound City High School quite well.

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Ice Burg owner Andy Weldon, right, poses for a photo with his three daughters from left Sophia, age 13, Zoey, 10, and Emma, seven on Tuesday, July 2, at the All Stars Preschool/Childcare.

Through the summer heat, Ice Burg Frozen Treats melts all the troubles away

WARRENSBURG — Ice cream trucks are not a new thing in America.

The Star Theater on Pine Street is in need of tuck pointing on three sides of the building, securing the back facade as it has started to bow, adding a new roof, new flashing and repairing the marquee awning which has significant water damage.

Main Street, other Warrensburg properties awarded Bruhn revitalization grants

WARRENSBURG — Three Warrensburg properties were awarded over $140,000 by the Missouri Main Street Connection and its Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant program.

Warrensburg High School’s Saul Logan has been named Missouri’s representative on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Leadership Council.

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Local student representing Missouri on Youth Leadership Council

During the Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20, Warrensburg High School’s Saul Logan was named Missouri’s representative on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Leadership Council. As a member of the national council and young cooperative leader, he will represent the state of Missouri throughout the next year.

Saul Logan, Kayley Marten and Jonathan Henry visit the United States Capitol Building as part of the 102-member Missouri delegation on the Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

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Local students attend electric cooperative tour to Washington, D.C.

A total of 102 high school students from cooperatives across the state participated in Missouri's 61st annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Local delegates Saul Logan and Jonathan Henry, of Warrensburg, and Kayley Marten, of Centerview, were sponsored by West Central Electric Cooperative.

Owners Ryan and Lara Schick stand in front of their business, Green Truck Delicatessen, on Friday, June 21, at 125 W. Pine St.

Green Truck Delicatessen brings quality, homegrown sandwiches to town

WARRENSBURG – When Ryan and Lara Schick first heard a space was opening next to Green Truck Bakery, Ryan’s parents’ business, they knew they were offered a chance of a lifetime and wanted to create a deli.

Police & Crash Reports

Police Reports for July 23

Cole A. Stewart, 34, was arrested on June 24 for domestic assault. A known male subject had made threats to a victim involving a knife and then assaulted them. The subject was arrested in the 300 block of Franklin Street and was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released.

Crash Reports for July 23

Two from Knob Noster transported after Pettis County accident has been updated to fix incorrect information initially included. The Star-Journal apologizes for the error.

Crash Reports for July 19

One hurt in Johnson County accident

Crash Reports for July 16

Intoxicated driver injured in Johnson County accident

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Community

- Central Bank crosses 40th anniversary in Warrensburg
  
  WARRENSBURG — In 1984, a new bank opened its doors in Warrensburg.
- Johnson County Board and Services celebrates 45 years
  
  WARRENSBURG — The Johnson County Board of Services celebrated its 45th anniversary on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the …
- Community Calendar for July 16 through July 22
  
  To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
- Photos: Johnson County Fair Pageants begin fair week
- Warrensburg City Council takes requests for Fiscal Year 2025 budget
  
  WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg City Council met Monday, July 8, to hear bids for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget from city commissions and …

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Education

Education Briefs for July 23

Area residents graduate from Mizzou

Education Briefs for July 19

Area residents graduate from UCM

Warrensburg BOE discusses the district foundation and finances

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Board of Education met on Tuesday, July 7, at the district’s central office to discuss the June finances and other new business.

UCM’s Rollins Named to AASCU’s 2024 Emerging Leaders Program

WARRENSBURG — University of Central Missouri Professor Ronnie Rollins was named to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2024 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).

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Columnists

Envisioning an environmentally sustainable community

I recently learned about the concept of dishonest harmony, which is a preference for pretending problems don’t exist in order to perpetuate a perfect image.

Matching the right wines with different foods

There are hard and fast rules of what wines go with what foods that are centuries old, written in stone and to some, almost a religion. But what about our modern foods?

Why our brain does weird stuff

If you've ever wanted to bite a baby's tiny foot or put a puppy in your pocket so you can squeeze it all day, you are not a monster.

Sampling a selection of Argentinian Chadonnay

While the rosé wines seem to be everywhere this summer, we should not forget the white wines which also fit well with summer dining.

Storyworth? Not a snap

I’ve been working – sporadically – on a project that one of my friends introduced me to. It’s called “Storyworth,” and the upshot is that each week, Storyworth asks me a question about my past, and I write an answer. Well, that is the way it’s supposed to work. For a while, I was doing my darnedest to answer the weekly question, but then things got out of hand.

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Letters

Letter: American Red Cross has responded to a year of crises

Dear Editor: 2022 has been a year of crisis — both seen and unseen — for families and communities. The big crises the American Red Cross has responded to include …

Letter: No need to go ‘off the rails’ over railway union

Letter: Animals should be a city priority

Letter: Thank you for County-wide Clean Up

Letter: Secretary of State’s library proposal unneeded

Letter: 4-H offers many opportunities to youth

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