Lady Hawks Break 100 Point Barrier in Districts

Gilman City’s girls have been in the 70’s for most of their track meets, but they raised their level Saturday, breaking the 100 point barrier and taking third at districts.

Princeton had 123 points. Polo had 119, Gilman City 108, Newtown-Harris 76, Meadville 62, Mercer 48, North Harrison 26, Novinger 22, Gallatin 21, Linn County 15, Southwest Livingston 15, Braymer 12, Tina-Avalon 10, Tri-County 8, Green City 8, North Daviess 7, and East Harrison 7.

Alli Burke was seventh and got a personal best in the 100 with a time of 14.44. Khloey Sperry was third in the 200 with a time of 27.99. Tenley Griffith was seventh with a time of 30.45. Tenley Griffith was second in the 400 with a personal best time of 1:08.20. Avery Gregg was second in the 800 with a personal best time of 2:27.78. Hailey McClure was third with a time of 2:44.43. Avery Gregg was second in the 1600 with a personal best time of 5:46.69. Paisley Taggart was third with a time of 6:26.90. Hailey McClure was second in the 3200 with a time of 14:36.08. Alli Burke was fourth in the 300 with a time of 56.79.

The 4x800 team of Hailey McClure, Khloey Sperry, Paisley Taggart, and Avery Gregg won with a personal best time of 10:30.63.

Pyper Taggart was second in the Shot Put with a throw of 8:58 meters. Alli Burke was fifth with a throw of 8.02 meters. Pyper Taggart was sixth in the Discus with a personal best throw of 23.60 meters. Tenley Griffith was seventh with a personal best throw of 23.04 meters. Khloey Sperry won the Javelin with a throw of 37.20 meters.

Khloey Sperry won the High Jump with a height of 1.65 meters. Tenley Griffith was seventh in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.25 meters.

For the boys, Princeton had 117 points. Tina-Avalon had 81, Gallatin 78, Green City 72, North Harrison 71, Polo 43, Braymer 38, Gilman City 37, Meadville 36, Newtown-Harris 36, Hale 25, Linn County 22, Tri-County 13, Southwest Livingston 12, Mercer 9, North Daviess 8, Novinger 6, and Breckenridge 2.5.

Camden Griffith was second in the 100 with a time of 11.76. Camden was third in the 200 with a time of 24.13. He won the 400 with a personal best time of 50.36. Jace Estrada was second in the Shot Put with a throw of 11.98 meters. Mason Preston was fourth in the High Jump with a height of 1.70 meters.

 

Tiger Boys Win District Track Championship

Worth County’s boys won the Class 1 District 8 championship held on their home field, edging out Mound City and Rock Port. Worth County had 108 points, Mound City 99, Rock Port 84, Stanberry 62, East Atchison 51, St. Joseph Christian 51, King City 42, Pattonsburg 29, North Andrew 29, DeKalb 27.5, NEN 27, Albany 26, Platte Valley 24, South Holt 21, Nodaway Valley 12, OSHS 11, North Nodaway 10.5, Winston 9, Craig 8, and Union Star 1. The top four in each event qualified for Sectionals. The top four in those events qualify for state.

Cole Ruby was fifth in the 100 with a time of 11.98. Lucas Frisch won the 110 Hurdles with a time of 15.71. Mason Hiatt got a personal best and qualified with a fourth place finish of 17.85. Lucas Frisch was second in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 43.67. Brock Healy qualified with a fourth place finish, getting a personal best of 45.19.

The 4x100 team of Andrew Griffin, Bo Collins, Cole Ruby, and Lucas Frisch won with a personal best time of 45.12. The 4x200 team of Brayden Combs, Wyatt Hill, Dylan Smith, and Jordan Dannar won with a personal best time of 1:34.96.

Bo Collins qualified in the Shot Put with a third place finish of 13.37 meters. Bo Collins won the Discus with a personal best throw of 43.27 meters. Wyatt Hill was sixth in the Javelin with a throw of 34.06 meters. Owyn Wuillay got a personal best with a throw of 32.08 meters.

Andrew Griffin tied for second in the High Jump with a height of 1.80 meters. Wyatt Hill was second in the Pole Vault with a personal best height of 3.35 meters. Brayden Combs was third, also with a height of 3.35 meters. Jordan Dannar was fourth in the Long Jump, qualifying with a jump of 5.84 meters. Dylan Smith was fifth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 11.92 meters.

For the girls, Rock Port had 136, Mound City 103, St. Joseph Christian 98, Stanberry 85, Albany 59, East Atchison 37, Worth County 34, Pattonsburg 33, DeKalb 27, South Holt 25, Platte Valley 24, Union Star 19, NEN 14, Osborn 12, North Andrew 11, King City 10, North Nodaway 1, and Winston 1.

Keira Hardy won the 100 with a personal best time of 13.33. Hardy was fifth in the 200 with a personal best time of 27.92.

The 4x100 team of Keira Hardy, Audrey Runde, Kristen Tracy, and Megan Tracy was third with a personal best time of 52.58. Audrey Runde was third in the Discus with a throw of 30.64 meters. Audrey Runde was fifth in the Javelin with a throw of 30.79 meters. Kristen Tracy got a personal best with a throw of 25.58 meters. Megan Tracy was fifth in the Long Jump with a personal best jump of 4.82 meters.

 

For Your Health -- Surprising Ways to Boost Your Liver Health

 

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz,
Siteman Cancer Center

Most of us don’t think too much about the liver. And that’s normal. Hearts and lungs seem to get many more health headlines and social media posts. But like all organs, the liver quietly does really important work. Among other jobs, it clears toxins from the body, stores energy and helps with immunity.

So, there are a lot of great reasons for us to take steps to improve our liver health. And none is bigger than helping lower the risk of liver cancer.

“Liver cancer doesn’t get as much attention as some other cancers, but it’s serious,” said Yikyung Park, a cancer researcher and professor in the Division of Public Health Sciences at WashU Medicine. “Although it’s not one of the most common cancers, it is a leading cause of death from cancer — ranked 5th in men and 7th in women.”

Key causes of liver cancer include heavy alcohol drinking, infection with the viruses hepatitis B or hepatitis C, and scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. Smoking, obesity, diabetes and a condition called fatty liver disease also increase risk. And many of these factors can overlap with each other.

The good news?

“Liver cancer is preventable,” Park added. “Reducing risk factors and getting regular medical care are important, especially for people who know they already have some type of liver disease.”

Work on boosting your liver health with these steps:

Get a screening test for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Infection with these viruses can damage the liver and increase the risk for cancer. And most people who have them may feel normal and not know anything is wrong. Hepatitis C can be treated, and therapies can limit damage from hepatitis B, so it’s recommended that all adults get a simple blood test for each. It’s usually just a one-time appointment. Ask your doctor or clinic about it.

Get vaccinated for hepatitis B. This is a very safe and effective way to prevent infection with hepatitis B. While most adults in the U.S. have been vaccinated, many have not. So, ask your doctor if you should get the vaccine, and encourage the new parents and expectant parents in your life to follow guidelines and protect their children with the vaccine as well.

Limit alcohol — zero is best. Limiting how much we drink is an important way to lower the risk of liver diseases and liver cancer. And with the many other risks from moderate — and even light — drinking, not drinking is the healthiest choice overall.

Maintain a healthier weight — focus on healthy eating and physical activity. Weight gain and obesity increase the risk of a condition called fatty liver disease, which is an increasingly common cause of liver cancer in the U.S. Being physically active and eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help keep weight in check. Together, they can also help lower the risk of diabetes — another risk factor for liver cancer. If you’re looking for help with your weight, talk to your doctor or health clinic for advice.

Don’t smoke — get help quitting if you do. Liver cancer is one of the many cancers caused by smoking. If you don’t smoke, be sure to stay smoke-free. If you do smoke, try to quit. You can do it. Smokefree.gov and 1-800-QUIT-NOW have many free tools that can help.

If you have liver disease, see a doctor regularly. Keeping up with medical care for your liver disease is very important. It can help lower the risk of developing cancer — and if cancer does happen to develop, it can help find it earlier when it’s more treatable.

A recent international report in The Lancet highlighted the power that prevention can have, estimating that 60% of liver cancers across the globe could be avoided with steps most of us could take.

Park concluded by saying that while some people think that only heavy drinkers get liver cancer, drinking is just one of many important behaviors that impact risk for the disease:

“Simple actions can have real benefits. Knowing hepatitis B and hepatitis C status and making lifestyle changes — like not smoking, eating a healthy diet and getting to a healthier weight — can lower the risk of liver disease — and the risk of liver cancer.”

Dr. Graham A. Colditz, associate director of prevention and control at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine in St. Louis, is an internationally recognized leader in cancer prevention and the creator of the 8ightWays® to Prevent Cancer series.

 

Worth County Land Transfers for April 2026

April 1st — Book 211, Page 198; Daniel Runde and Traci Runde to Darrell Geib and Melba Gieb; Warranty Deed.

April 1st — Book 211, Page 199; Darrell Geib and Melba Geib to Bankfirst; Deed of Trust.

April 2nd — Book 211, Page 200; Revocable Living Trust, Richard Busby & Cynthia Busby to Maggie Parsons and Robert Parsons, Trustee’s Deed.

April 2nd — Book 211, Page 201; Maggie Parsons and Robert Parsons, to FCS Financial; Deed of Trust.

April 2nd — Book 211, Page 202; Maggie Parsons and Robert Parsons to Farm Service Agency; Deed of Trust.

April 2nd — Book 211, Page 204; Catherine Runde to Ryan Owens and Tucker Owens; Beneficiary Deed.

April 13th — Book 211, Page 210; Rosemary Meintel to Lydia Meintel-Wade and Mica Meintel-Wade; Beneficiary Deed.

April 13th — Book 211, Page 211; Frances Bohrer Revocable Trust to John Bohrer Revocable Trust, Trustee’s Deed.

April 15th — Book 211, Page 213; QT Property to Harlen Tebben; Warranty Deed.

April 15th — Book 211, Page 214; Harlen Tebben to Veteran United Home Loans; Deed of Trust.

April 17th — Book 211, Page 215; Kevin & Wilsie Fletchall to Malori Moellenberndt; Quit Claim Deed.

April 20th — Book 211, Page 216; Randy and Cecilia Fletchall to Autumn Almon and John Almon; Warranty Deed.

April 20th — Book 211, Page 217; Autumn Almon and John Almon to BTC Bank; Deed of Trust.

April 20th — Book 211, Page 218; BTC Bank to Randy and Cecelia Fletchall; Deed of Trust.

April 20th — Book 211, Page 220; Mace Picken Revocable Trust to Kansas City Properties and Investments; Trustee’s Deed.

April 20th — Book 211, Page 221; Kansas City Properties and Investments to Nodaway Valley Bank; Deed of Trust.

April 21st — Book 211, Page 223; FCS Financial to Cynthia Busby and Richard Busby; Partial Release of Lien.

April 22nd — Book 211, Page 226; Donnie McClellan and Lynette McClellan to Kenneth Cass and Traci Cass Revocable Trust; Warranty Deed.

April 22nd — Book 211, Page 227; Donnie McClellan and Lynette McClellan to John Baggett Entrust Group; Warranty Deed.

April 23rd — Book 211, Page 228; First Interstate Bank to Andrew Milanowski, Ashley Fix, Mary Jean Milanowski, Nichole Weatherhead, and Stephanie McCarthy; Deed of Release.

April 23rd — Book 211, Page 229; Patsy Worthington to Michael Popplewell and Nora Popplewell; Warranty Deed.

April 23rd — Book 211, Page 230; FCS Financial to Cynthia and Richard Busby; Partial Release, Deed of Trust.

April 23rd — Book 211, Page 231; Brad and Jamie Busby to FCS Financial; Deed of Trust.

April 23rd — Book 211, Page 232; First Interstate Bank to Andrew Milanowski and Mary Jean Milanowski; Deed of Release.

April 29th — Book 211, Page 233; Charmayne Hughes to Kalen Kidd, Sage Kidd, and Sterling Kidd; Beneficiary Deed.

Camden Griffith, Tenley Griffith, Alex Young Go Big for Hawks in Win

Camden Griffith, Tenley Griffith, and Alex Young all had big nights for Gilman City Friday and Mason Preston locked down Stanberry as Gilman City bounced back with a 16-1 win following two tough losses to bigger schools Gallatin and Plattsburg. The Hawks raised their record to 6-4 with the win and need one more win to clinch a winning season for the year.

Brant Jensen led off the game with a double for Stanberry, but he was promptly picked off by Preston following a rundown, in which Jace Estrada hustled over from first base to apply the tag.

The Hawks wasted no time taking advantage as Parker Holcomb was plunked and Mason Preston walked on a 3-2 pitch. Camden Griffith homered to center to put the Hawks up 3-0. The rally continued as Alex Young was plunked. Jace Estrada walked. Alex Young grounded out and Andrew Young struck out, but Tenley Griffith singled them both in to make it 5-0. Nicholas Grover reached on a dropped third strike to keep the rally going since the dropped third strike rule applies with two outs even if first base is occupied. Parker Holcomb walked. Mason Preston was plunked, the third Hawk to get hit in the inning, to force in a run to make it 6-0.

After Alex Young reached on an error, he stole second to start the second inning. Dustin Ward walked. Tenley Griffith singled to drive in Alex Young to make it 7-0. Nicholas Grover walked to load the bases. Parker Holcomb reached on a dropped fly ball as Tenley Griffith and Dustin Ward scored and Grover took second. Mason Preston singled to load the bases. Camden Griffith singled to score Holcomb and Grover to make it 11-0. Alex Young capped off the inning with a three-run home run to left field to make it 14-0.

Stanberry got on the board in the fourth with a home run to make it 14-1, but Parker Holcomb walked and Mason Preston was hit. Camden Griffith reached on an error as Parker Holcomb scored and Mason Preston took third. Carter Robertson singled to score Preston to make it 16-1, and Gilman City got to go home early.

 

Public Comment Period Opens for 2027-31 Missouri Highway Plan

The Missouri Department of Transportation has opened up the public comment period for its 2027-31 Transportation Improvement Plan. The DOT is accepting comments from May 6th through June 5th. Leave comments at the DOT website, call (888) 275-6636, or email STIPcomments@modot.gov. When commenting, please include project specific information such as job number or county and route. Following review of public comments, final approval will be made on July 1st.

These documents are drafts and are subject to change.

SCOPING AND DESIGN

These projects are in the scoping or design phase and are not commitments to construct or implement an improvement.

DAVIESS COUNTY

Interstate 35 — Scoping for pavement improvements from Route C to Route 69. Job number NW0177.

GENTRY

Business 136 — Scoping for pavement improvements from Route 136 to Route 85, on Route Z from Route 169 to Route 69, and on Route 85 from Route 136 to south of Taylor Street. In Harrison County on Route 69 from Route 69 from Route 136 to Route Z. Job number NW0181.

HARRISON

Interstate 35 — Scoping for pavement improvements from Iowa state line to Route N near Eagleville.

HIGHWAY & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR 2027 TO 2031

DAVIESS

Route 13 — Pavement resurfacing from Route 136 near Bethany to Route 6 near Gallatin. Award date: 2028. Project number NW0081.

Various — Bridge rehabilitation on various routes in Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn, Mercer, Putnam, and Sullivan Counties. Award date: September 2026. Project number: NW0105

Route 190 — Pavement resurfacing from Route 146 to Route F in Jamesport. Award date: December 2026. Project number: NW0053.

Interstate 35 — Pavement repair from Route C near Pattonsburg to Route 69. Award date: 2027. Job number: NW0032.

Interstate 35 — Bridge preventative maintenance on northbound lanes over the Grand River and southbound lanes over Granite Avenue. Project involves bridges A1756 and A1758. Award date: 2030. Job number: NW0155.

Interstate 35 — Pavement improvements from Route 69 to north of Grand Avenue. Award date: 2031. Job number: NW0178.

Route 6 — Pavement resurfacing from Route V to Route F in Jamesport and from 4th Street in Trenton to No Creek in Grundy County. Award date: December 2026. Job number: NW0062.

Route BB — Bridge replacement over I-35 3.6 miles north of Cameron. Project involves bridge R0237. Award date: 2030. Project number: NW0070.

GENTRY

Route 48 — Bridge replacement over 3rd Fork Platte River 1.6 miles west of King City and Elm Grove Branch 3 miles west of King City. Project involves bridges J0083 and J0084. Award date: 2030. Project number: NW0113.

HARRISON

Route 136 — Bridge replacement over I-35 in Bethany. Project involves bridge A0698. $1 million in Community Project funds from Federal Transportation Bill earmark. Award date: 2030. Project number: NW0075.

Interstate 35 — Pavement resurfacing from the Iowa state line to Route N near Eagleville. Award date: July 2026. Project number: NW0052.

Interstate 35 — Job order contracting for pavement repair from the Iowa state line to the Clay County line. Award date: 2028. Project number: NW0151.

Route 69 — Bridge replacement over Zadie Branch 1 mile west of I-36. Project involves bridge L0267. $792,000 from Iowa DOT. Award date: February 2027. Project number: NW0057.

Route N — Bridge rehabilitation over East Fork Big Creek 1.6 miles east of I-35 between Eagleville and Blythedale. Project involves bridge A2402. Award date: 2028. Project number: NW0058.

NODAWAY

Route 71 — Pavement improvements on the southbound lanes from Business 71 in Maryville to 0.8 miles south of Route A (Nodaway County), and from 0.4 miles north of Route 48 to I-29 off-ramp (Andrew County). Award date: 2031. Project number: NW0085.

Route C — Bridge replacement over Moss Branch. Project involves bridge S0360. Award date: 2030. Project number: NW0147.

VARIOUS

—Bridge painting on various bridges in Atchison, Holt, Worth, Harrison, Mercer, Daviess, and Chariton Counties. Project involves bridges A1834, A1907, A2708, L0344, A1766, A0448, A2291, A1589, A2635, and A1906. Award date: 2028. Project number: NW0139.

—Bridge rehabilitation on various routes in Gentry, Harrison, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. Award date: September 2026. Project number: NW0106.

WORTH

Route 169 — Pavement improvement from Route 46 near Grant City to Route 136 in Gentry County. Award date: 2031.