Bethany Republican-Clipper

Republican-Clipper photo Mayor Lance Johns holds two of the lanterns Mike Bartlett donated to the relocated railway depot in Bethany. Johns said one lantern had a date of 1930 written on the bottom. He called them “absolutely cool pieces”. Johns said he was informed thirty years ago one lantern was purchased for $300, saying he couldn’t spectate its current value.

Submitted photo Michelle Boswell, from Cainsville, was announced the Miss Leon Iowa Rodeo Queen for 2026. She will wear the crown for an entire year as she makes public appearances acting as a welcoming face for fans, signing autographs, and setting a positive example for younger generations. Cainsville, MO: Minutes before the Leon Iowa Rodeo began, Michelle Boswell, from Cainsville, was crowned the Miss Leon Iowa Rodeo Queen for 2026.

Harrison County, MO: Fire Chief Jacob Denum approached the council on Monday night. During the public input section, he told the aldermen he was attending the City Hall meeting as a citizen and not representing any entity or job he holds before asking if the council would support a fire district in Bethany.(To read more purchase a Republican-Clipper newspaper.)

Harrison County, MO: The Big Creek Ambulance District will be presenting a series of informational meetings about the proposed half-cent sales tax increase for ambulance operations to be submitted to the voters in the Aug. 4 election.(to read more purchase a Republican-Clipper newspaper) Post navigation

Chillicothe, MO: Janet Collene Christian, 85, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 6,2026 at Stonebridge Senior Living in Chillicothe, Mo. She was born in Bethany, Mo. to Charles “Bill” and Doris (Jerome) Huitt. Janet grew up in Eagleville, Mo before moving to Arlington, Texas in her high school years. This is where she started her family of 4 daughters and worked as a bookkeeper as well as management in the real estate business.

Submitted photo The Mitchelville 4-H Club stands behind their recent donation to the dog pound in Bethany. The group worked together to raise the money and shop for the items needed. Bethany, Mo: The Mitchelville 4-H Club may be small, but its members are showing that a little group can still make a big difference close to home. Post navigation

Republican-Clipper photo Missouri Conservation Department Director Jason Sumner, standing at the podium, leads the business discussion during the Conservation Commission’s meeting in the HCCH multi-media conference room. Bethany, MO: The Missouri Conservation Commission recognized work carried out by the Harrison County Community Hospital to bring the connection of health and nature into the new hospital’s design during its July 10 meeting held in the HCCH board room.

Bethany, MO: Cristy Elaine Clark, 72, Bethany, MO passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at a Stanberry, MO nursing home. She was born on February 9, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Robert Lee and Elsie Colleen (Wright) Hartman. On February 6, 1999, she married Jimmie Clark in Bethany, MO. He survives of the home. Cristy was a graduate of South Harrison High School in 1972. She took several college credits at the St. Paul School of Theology.

Mercer, MO: Shirley L. Graham, 90, Mercer, MO passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at a Princeton, MO nursing home. She was born on October 12, 1935, in Des Moines, IA the daughter of Arthur and Esther Graves. On September 23, 1966, she married Basil C. Graham, Jr. in Dakota City, NE. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2019. Shirley grew up in Des Moines and attended Lincoln High School in Des Moines, IA. She worked as a factory worker and a homemaker.

Republican-Clipper: Congressional hopeful Nathan Willett shakes the hand of Susan Trump in the ice cream serving line during the Republican candidate night at the American Legion Hall in Bethany. Some candidates gathered at the hall to share their views and earn votes during the evening’s event. Harrison County, MO: The Republican candidate night was moved from Memorial Park in Bethany to the American Legion Hall after a late afternoon downpour.