Linn County Leader

By Angie Hutschreider BROOKFIELD — For 50 years, colorful hot air balloons have filled the skies above Brookfield, bringing pilots, spectators and the community together for one of north Missouri’s most recognizable annual traditions. The Great Pershing Balloon Derby will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 4-7 with a full weekend of balloon flights, a parade, vendors, a night glow and, for the first time, tethered balloon rides for spectators.

Jonna Weydert, a teacher at Brookfield R-III School District, recently received the Missouri Retired Teacher Association (MRTA) $500 Classroom Grant to use in her Gifted Program. Presenting her with this grant was the Region 3 Vice President of MRTA, Tracy Ockenfels. Three local officers, Teresa Doss, Janine Crist and Pamela Hardy were also in attendance for the presentation.

Skip to content By Angie Hutschreider BRAYMER — A 37-year-old Braymer man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two men were found dead Thursday… Login to continue reading Sign up for complimentary access Close Trending Posts: 15 Tags # Braymer# Carroll County# double homicide# Kegan K. Kelly# Missouri

By Angie Hutschreider BROOKFIELD — A piece of Brookfield’s railroad history sits quietly in the heart of town, offering visitors a chance to step back… Trending Posts: 30 Previous Post West Linn News

By Eudora Fitzpatrick 660-895-5152 Donald Herring and Harry Rhodes were at the National Rural Letter Carrier Convention in Grapevine, Texas, from August 15 to August 22.

By Angie Hutschreider The Marceline Lady Tigers softball team enters the 2026 season with experience, speed and high expectations after finishing 21-7 a year ago…

Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Ready for New Season With Fresh Faces and Veteran Leadership By Angie Hutschreider The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will enter the 2027 season looking to build on the experience gained a year ago while welcoming…

Skip to content By Lennon Barnes Last Friday, the Marceline High School football team traveled to South Shelby High School to take on Louisiana, South Shelby and Westran… Login to continue reading Sign up for complimentary access Close Trending Posts: 15 Tags # Lennon Barnes# Linn County# Marceline# Mark Ross# Tigers

Tigers Hit the field for First Test of 2026 Season

By Angie Hutschreider After laying the groundwork for a new program last season, the Marceline High School cross country team enters its second year with experience, growing numbers and bigger goals. Coach Shelby West is entering her second season leading the program, which completed its inaugural season last fall.