Audrain County News
Audrain County
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Mexico School Board Approves $2.3 Million HVAC Upgrade for Lakeview Elementary
The Mexico R-59 Board of Education voted 5-2 Monday night to approve a full HVAC replacement at Lakeview Elementary School.
Route 54 Resurfacing Project Set to Begin Near Audrain County Line
MoDOT crews are scheduled to begin resurfacing a 6-mile stretch of US Route 54 between Mexico and the Callaway County line starting Monday, June 29.
Audrain County 4-H and Youth Fair Returns July 14-19 at Fairgrounds
The annual Audrain County 4-H and Youth Fair opens Monday, July 14 at the fairgrounds on East Liberty Street in Mexico.
Grain Elevator Reports Strong Early Soybean Bids Ahead of July Harvest
Audrain County grain elevators are reporting cash soybean bids above $10.50 per bushel this week, giving local producers a favorable outlook.
Mexico City Council Tables Decision on Downtown Streetscape Grant
The Mexico City Council tabled a vote Tuesday on whether to accept a $400,000 Missouri Main Street Connection grant for downtown improvements.
Audrain Medical Center Announces New Orthopedic Surgeon Joining Practice
Audrain Medical Center announced Monday that Dr. James Kottler, an orthopedic surgeon, will join the medical staff beginning August 1.
Severe Thunderstorm Brings Down Trees, Knocks Out Power Across Mexico
A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms rolled through Audrain County late Wednesday night, leaving more than 1,800 Ameren customers without power.
Audrain County Commission Approves Animal Control Budget Increase
The Audrain County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to increase the annual animal control contract with the Mexico Humane Society by $18,000.
Mexico Soybean Festival Parade Route Announced; Entries Still Accepted
Organizers of the 2026 Mexico Soybean Festival have released the parade route for the August 8 event.
Van-Far Indians Top Mexico in Cross Country Invitational at Vandalia
Van-Far's cross country teams swept the team titles at last Saturday's Audrain County Invitational hosted at Vandalia City Park.
Missouri Military Academy Earns National Academic Excellence Award
Mexico's Missouri Military Academy announced Tuesday it has received the 2026 National Academic Excellence Award.
Bulldogs Baseball Opens District Play Friday at Fulton
Mexico High School's baseball team heads to Fulton this Friday as the No. 2 seed in the Class 4 District 8 tournament.
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