Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 28th, 2026

On October 13th, Joshua Sagehorn (25) of Kearney (NE) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Leaving the Scene. Defendant may not possess or consume any controlled substance. No driving unless lawfully licensed and insured. Defendant must complete 40 hours of community service, spend two days shock time in jail with credit for time served, and make restitution of $6,834.25 to the victim. 

On October 19th, Mylee Pfleiderer (21) of Grain Valley pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Hindering Prosecution (Felony). She was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron and assessed $334.50 in fines and costs. 

On October 20th, Vincent McIntyre (68) of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). He was fined $80.50 plus costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. 

On October 20th, Quade Peery (32) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. He was fined $200 plus costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. 

On October 20th, Caden Ingraham (20) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. He was fined $200 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On October 20th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced a charge against Hanlie Venter (67) of South Africa alleging Unlawful Voting. The defendant, who was granted Lawful Permanent Residency, allegedly voted in the November 2024 Presidential election. Lawful Permanent Residents are not allowed to vote in federal, state, or local elections in Missouri. 

On October 20th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Jorge Mendez-Romero (47) of Guatemala pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Illegal Reentry. The defendant had allegedly reentered the US after having previously been deported. 

On October 21st, Jagger Vestal (24) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Child Endangerment and Driving While Revoked. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Rebecca McGinley, concurrent with another case.

On October 21st, Dylan Hart (33) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Failure to Obey Law Enforcement Officer. He was assessed $265.50 in fines and costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley.

On October 21st, Jean Dockery (75) of McFall pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. She was placed on one year probation by Judge Rebecca McFinley. Defendant must pay $115.50 in court costs. No contact with the victim. 

On October 21st, Brian Calvert (56) of Harrison (AR) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and No Headlights. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway. Defendant must pay $150 in fines and court costs and $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. 

On October 21st, Diane Peterson (56) of Newtown (MO) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Driving While Using Communications Device (Accident, Over $5,000 Damages). She was fined $250 plus costs by Judge Jay Hemenway. 

On October 21st, Brandy Wells (21) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). She was fined $150 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On October 22nd, Jay Lee Thomas (44) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of No Valid License (Felony). He was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Matthew Krohn. This is in addition to a sentence imposed in another Harrison County case. 

On October 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 37-year-old Graham woman was injured after her vehicle ran off the north side of Route A and struck a utility pole at around 6:30 am.

On October 23rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kenneth West (48) of St. Joseph alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Failure to Register Vehicle, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

On October 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Catherine Fitzgerald (70) of Cainsville alleging Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only, posted by the defendant. Defendant may not have contact with the victim or witnesses or be within 900 feet of them or their property. Defendant must be on house arrest. Defendant must wear GPS device. 

On October 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Brent Phelps-Sturgeon (18) of New Hampton alleging two counts Attempted Rape (Felony), Sexual Abuse (Felony), and Sodomy (Felony). Bond was set at $500,000, cash only. Defendant may have no contact with the victim or be within 900 feet of them or their residence. Defendant shall serve house arrest. Defendant may have no contact with minors. Defendant must wear GPS device. 

On October 27th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Dezhon Byrd (33) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Wire Fraud. The defendant allegedly submitted a $20,832 PPP loan on behalf of a retail business. The defendant allegedly falsely stated that the business had gross receipts of $100,000. 

On October 27th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the jury convictions of two former members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club for alleged assaults against rival motorcycle gang members. Charles Smith Jr. (40) of Kansas City was convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. John Fisher (52) of Hannford (OK) was convicted of Attempted Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. 

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Community Calendar for October 28th, 2026

Community Calendar items are free of charge. To submit, email us at express@grm.net. All events are subject to change or last-minute cancelation.

REPEATING EVENTS

Sundays – Worth County Community Choir Practices, Psalm 100 Ministries (formerly the United Methodist Church), 3:00 pm.

Mondays (except holidays) – Worth County Commissioners meet at 9 am.

Every 1^st & 3^rd Tuesday – Grant City Lions Club, Allendale Community Building, 7 pm.

Wednesdays – Pitch games at the Worth County Senior Center.

Thursdays – 102 Market, weekly market every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Maryville.

Fridays – Bedford Jam, United Christian Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Snacks and drinks available. Walk-ons are welcome. For information, call (712) 523-2282.

Fridays– Community Market, Memorial Park Shelter, Bethany. Fridays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Saturdays – Stanberry Community Farmers Market, 8 am to noon. Crafts, donuts, and more. Located six miles north of Stanberry on Highway B to AF. 4371 Highway AF.

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 28^th – Trick or Treat on the Stanberry Square from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

October 29^th – Early dismissal at North Nodaway. Parent/Teacher Conferences.

October 30^th – No school at North Nodaway. End of quarter.

October 30^th – Open House, Harrison County Feed, 15831 W. Highway F, Bethany, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Donuts and coffee served from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Lunch with homemade noodles and ice cream from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

October 30^th – Celebration of Life for Sharon Andrews, 2 pm, Andrews-Hann Funeral Home.

October 31^st – Pancake Breakfast, Maryville Public Safety Building Fire Bay, 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Free will donation. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the Nodaway County First Responder Foundation’s Holiday Shopping Event.

October 31^st – The County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:30 am to 12 noon for absentee voters for the November 3^rd election.

October 31^st – Northwest Missouri State Homecoming Parade, 9:00 am.

October 31^st – Wesley Chapel Church Lord’s Acre Sale. Free will donation dinner for lunch at 11:00 am. Takeout available. Auction at 1:00 pm.

October 31^st – Mitchelville Community Church Lord’s Acre Sale. Free will donation dinner at 11:00 am. Takeout available. Auction at 1:00 pm.  

October 31^st – Ceremony to honor the late Pvt. Israel Christie, a veteran of the War of 1812, buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, 10300 Abbey Road, McFall. One mile north of McFall on Highway ZZ. Ceremony starts at 11:00 am. Refreshments afterwards. Free and open to the public.

October 31^st – Small Town Spooktacular, 3^rd Street, Hopkins. Trunk or Treat and Halloween games from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Hay ride from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Movie and bonfire at 7:00 pm. Free will donation. Sponsored by the Hopkins Community Club.

October 31^st – Trunk or Treat, Sheridan Christian Church, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Candy, hot dogs, Smores, and more.

October 31^st – Halloween Party, 8:00 pm, Back 40, Sheridan. Bring costumes!

November 1^st – Daylight Savings Time ends. Move clocks back one hour.

November 1^st – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am.

November 1^st – Sheridan Christian Church Fall Back Into Church, 9:00 am. Breakfast, donuts, and more.

November 1^st – Pickering Lions Club Ham & Turkey Dinner, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Pickering Community Building. Free will donation. Proceeds will support the Scholarship Fund.

November 2^nd – Varsity basketball practices may begin.

November 2^nd – No school at North Nodaway. Professional Development.

November 2^nd – Last day to vote absentee in person at the Courthouse, 5:00 pm.

November 3^rd – General election for Missouri. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm.

November 3^rd – Election day dinner at the Worth County Senior Center, 11:00 am. Cornbread and beans with dessert.

November 5^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

November 5^th – NEN School and Community Health Fair in the commons area, 4:30 pm. Bluejay JH Basketball vs. Worth County, 5:30 pm.

November 6^th – Ham ball Fundraiser for Hopkins Picnic. Cost is $15 per dozen. To order, call Melissa Chesnut (660) 254-4790 or any Hopkins Community Club member. Deadline is November 6^th. Pick up November 18^th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Hopkins Community Building.

November 7^th – Martinsville Methodist Church Lord’s Acre Sale. Free Will Donation Dinner at 11:00 am. Auction by Dick Crabtree at 1:00 pm.

November 7^th – Redding United Methodist Church Harvest Luncheon and Auction. Lunch 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Auction 1:00 pm.

November 7^th – Shredded beef dinner, 6:00 pm, Worth County Community Church. Eat-in or carry out. Free will donation. Proceeds will go to Psalm 100 Ministries for upcoming programs.

November 8^th to 11^th – Ridgeway Baptist Church Fall Revival. Sunday, November 8th at 10:45 am and 7:00 pm with Ron Ratliff. Monday and Tuesday, November 9^th and 10^th at 7:00 pm with Casey Joyce. Wednesday, November 11^th at 7:00 pm with Tim Wilson.

November 9^th – 275 Conference Band Day at Northwest Missouri State.

November 9^th – No school at Worth County. Professional Development.

November 10^th -- The Worth County Assessor's Office will have an informational forum to explain how the Assessor's office works, address general concerns, and answer questions on November 10th at 6 pm at the Golf Clubhouse. Collector Jessica Davidson will also be present to answer general tax payment questions.

November 11^th – No mail delivery. Veterans Day.

November 11^th – North Harrison Veterans Day Program, 10:00 am.

November 11^th – Worth County Veterans Day Program, 2 pm.

November 12^th – North Harrison Cyberpalooza, 9:00 am.

November 12^th – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting, 6:00 pm, Worth County Community Church.

November 13^th – Early dismissal at Gilman City. Professional Development.

November 13^th – North Nodaway Veterans Day Assembly, 9:00 am.

November 13^th – Pot Luck, Worth County Senior Center, 12 noon. Free will donation.

November 14^th – Vendor and Craft Fair, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wibholm Hall, Clarinda.

November 14^th – Kirkley Chapel Lord’s Acre Sale, Ridgeway School. Free will donation lunch at 11:00 am. Auction at 1:00 pm.

November 15^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. $10 minimum donation per person. Children six and under are free. Proceeds to Missouri Girls State.

November 15^th – Sheridan Express Cooperative Board Meeting, Sheridan Housing Laundry Room, 3:00 pm.

November 18^th – North Harrison School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm.

November 18^th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

November 18^th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

November 19^th – University Extension, the Nature Conservancy, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and local partners will host a Native Seed Collection Workshop at the Mozingo Outdoor Education & Recreation Area from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

November 19^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

November 21^st -- Hopkins CBC Bingo, 5:00 pm, Community Building.

November 24^th – Early dismissal at North Nodaway and Gilman City, Thanksgiving.

November 25^th to 29^th – All schools dismiss for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on November 30^th.

November 26^th – Thanksgiving. No school or mail delivery.

November 29^th – Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to noon, Ravenwood Community Building.

November 29^th – Advent activities at Worth County Community Church. Craft activities from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for kids; adults can participate too. $1 dinner from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

December 3^rd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

December 4^th to 6^th – Crowder State Park to close for a managed deer hunt.

December 5^th -- The Hopkins Community Club is raffling a Henry Golden Boy HMR .17 for the Hopkins Picnic. Cost is $10 per ticket or three for $20. The drawing will be held December 5th at the Christmas Soup Supper. Proceeds will support the 2027 Hopkins Picnic. For questions or to enter, call (660) 254-4790 or (660) 541-0082.

December 5^th – The Hopkins Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, December 5th. They are seeking vendors. Participation fee is $25 (non-refundable); must be paid at registration. Booth sizes will be 8x8. To register, contact Sara Coleman (660) 254-6060 or Gina Wray (660) 254-8721.

December 6^th – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am.

December 7^th – North Harrison Fall Sports Awards, 5:30 pm.

December 8^th – Winter Academic Night at North Nodaway, 5:15 pm. Middle School/High School Winter Concert, 7:00 pm.

December 9^th – North Nodaway Elementary Art Show and Winter Program, 5:30 pm.

December 10^th – North Harrison Elementary Christmas Concert, 6:00 pm.

December 10^th – Worth County Christmas Concert, 7:30 pm.

December 11^th – Pot Luck, 12 noon, Worth County Senior Center.

December 11^th – NEN Christmas Concert for PK through 12^th grade, 6:00 pm.

December 12^th – Ravenwood Winter Festival.

December 12^th – North Harrison Winter Dance. Junior High from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. North Harrison students only. High School from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Out-of-school dates must be signed up in advance.

December 12^th – Dueling Pianos in concert at The Honey Hole, Diagonal, 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

December 12^th – 2^nd Annual Testicle Festival, Stanberry Community Building, 6:00 pm. Mountain oysters, beef hot dogs, Cattlemen hand-cut fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert. Free will donation. Sponsored by the Gentry/Worth Cattlemen’s Association.

December 14^th – No school at North Nodaway. Professional Development.

December 16^th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

December 16^th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

December 17^th – North Nodaway Fall Sports Banquet, 6:00 pm.

December 17^th – NEN School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm.

December 18^th – Early Dismissal at Worth County, Gilman City, North Harrison, and NEN, Christmas Break.

December 18^th – Northeast Nodaway PTO Taco Bar in the Old Gym for a Free Will Donation at 4:00 pm. The Northeast Nodaway vs. DeKalb game will follow.

December 18^th – Shamrock Basketball vs. Pattonsburg, 5:00 pm. Senior Night.

December 21^st – Worth County and NEN dismiss for Christmas Break.

December 22^nd – North Nodaway early dismissal for Christmas Break.

December 25^th – Christmas Day. No mail delivery.

December 27^th -- Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to noon, Ravenwood Community Building.

January 1^st – New Year’s Day. No mail delivery.

March 16^th – Hopkins Historical Society Meeting, 7:00 pm.

April 30^th – Maysville Baseball vs. Plattsburg at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville (IA) at 5:00 pm.

May 29^th – North Nodaway Alumni Reunion, North Nodaway School, 5:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellie Jackson Has Double Double, Kenzley Yost Has Key Defensive Play as Bluejay Girls Survive First Test

Northeast Nodaway’s junior high basketball girls went to 3-0 after getting their first real test of the year. Previously, against Union Star, the Bluejays had won handily 59-6. Emma Wilmes had 23 points and Ellie Jackson added 17. Kenzley Yost had 7, Jordann Doty 4, and Aubrey Wilmes, Kacy O’Connell, Bexlie Busby, and Eryn O’Connell had 2 each. Northeast led 43-3 at the half in a game that was not close.

But Thursday’s game represented their first real test of the year as Nodaway Valley talked Mitch Barnes, who had built the Thunder into a powerhouse on the varsity girls side a few years ago, into coming out of retirement to take the junior high. They turned into a pressing team against everyone and added physical play on defense that took the Bluejays out of their rhythm for much of the game.

With the Thunder swarming and pressing at will in the first quarter, Addilynn Cowden got to the line four times early to give them a 4-2 lead. Eryn O’Connell got into early foul trouble trying to contain Hadley Jenkins in the post, but Jordann Doty came in and managed to stay on the floor. Aubrey Wilmes and Ellie Jackson chipped away at the line to keep the Bluejays close before Ellie Jackson hit a 3-pointer at the first quarter buzzer to put the Bluejays up 8-7.

But as the foul trouble started to mount for the Thunder, the game started swinging in Northeast’s favor. Ellie Jackson got a putback, Kenzley Yost got a free throw, Ellie Jackson got a baseline shot, Emma Wilmes scored from inside, and Ellie Jackson slashed and scored. By the end of the half, Jenkins was up to three fouls, and Elliett Jones was up to four. Kenzley Yost has developed a knack for drawing fouls this year, and her free throw put Northeast up 18-8 before Josie Stiens’ triple cut it to 18-11 at the half.

Aubrey Wilmes went backdoor and Ellie Jackson got a putback to make it 22-11 with 3:53 left in the third. The Thunder kept hanging around, with Stiens cutting it to 24-15 late. But the foul trouble continued to mount for the Thunder, and finally, at the third quarter buzzer, Kenzley Yost had a perfect boxout on Elliett Jones, Nodaway Valley’s most physical player, drawing her fifth foul.

With Jones on the bench, Nodaway Valley was much less effective and Northeast started to pull away. Eryn O’Connell hit a free throw, Eryn hit Emma Wilmes on the wing for two, Kenzley Yost went coast to coast for two, Aubrey Wilmes connected with Emma inside for two, Kenzley Yost hit Aubrey Wilmes backdoor, Ellie Jackson got a steal and drive, Jordann Doty hit Aubrey Wilmes inside, and Emma Wilmes went coast to coast for two as Northeast pulled away for the 40-17 win.

Aubrey Wilmes had 12 points. Emma Wilmes and Ellie Jackson had 11, Kenzley Yost 5, and Eryn O’Connell 1.

The Bluejays had 53 rebounds on the night. Ellie Jackson completed a double-double with 10 boards. Jordann Doty and Kenzley Yost had career highs with 9 boards. Emma Wilmes had 8, Aubrey Wilmes had 7, Eryn O’Connell 6, and Bexlie Busby 4. 

Bexlie Busby and Eryn O’Connell had 3 assists. Kenzley Yost and Aubrey Wilmes had 2, and Jordann Doty had 1.

Bexlie Busby had 5 tips. Ellie Jackson had 4, Aubrey Wilmes and Emma Wilmes had 3, and Eryn O’Connell and Kenzley Yost had 1.

Aubrey Wilmes had 5 steals. Ellie Jackson had 3, and Kenzley Yost, Jordann Doty, and Bexlie Busby had 2.

The “B” girls lost 4-2. Jennifer Stoll had 2 points. Kinley Emery and Aurora Claphan had 1 block. Arlee Sobotka had 4 boards, Jasmine Garnett 2, and Jennifer Stoll, Ella Wilmes, and Quin Oelze had 1. Arlee Sobotka had 1 assist. Aurora Claphan had 1 tip. Ella Wilmes had 2 stelas, while Arlee Sobotka and Jennifer Stoll had 1.

The boys are still searching for their first win as they fell to the Thunder 41-17. They gave up 25 offensive boards and turned the ball over 16 times; the 41 extra possessions were more than enough for the Thunder to control the game. 

Cooper Jackson had 10 points for the Bluejays. Brody Jackson had 4, and Noah Cordell had 3.

Brody Jackson had 7 boards. Kyle Davison showed some promise on the boards, moving up the ladder with 5. Cooper Jackson and Hayzer Florea had 3, and Noah Cordell and Jax Archer had 1.

Brody Jackson had 2 blocks. Kyle Davison, Kipton Thummel, and Cooper Jackson each had 1 assist. Hayzer Florea had 2 tips, while Brody Jackson and Cooper Jackson had 1. Cooper Jackson had 2 steals, while Hayzer Florea and Kyle Davison had 1.

The “B” team was more fortunate as they won 4-0. Kyle Davison had 2 points, while Kipton Thummel and Reece Thummel each had 1. Kyle Davison had 3 boards, while Kipton Thummel and Newton Adwell had 2 and Reece Thummel had 1. Newton Adwell had 1 assists. Kipton Thummel and Reece Thummel had 2 tips. Kyle Davison, Newton Adwell, and Beckem Kennard had 1. Kipton Thummel had 2 steals, while Newton Adwell had 1.

Scammer Made Trip from New Jersey to Omaha to Steal Gold

 On Tuesday, the Douglas County (NE) Sheriff's Department reported that it had recovered $156,000 worth of gold bars that had been scammed out of a couple. The investigation determined that a money mule had made a special trip from New Jersey to Omaha to carry out the scam and had perpetrated similar scams in at least five other states. In addition, it was determined that he was in the country on a student visa. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Department was able to partner with the Department of Homeland Security, since it involved someone from outside the country. State police in Illinois stopped the alleged money mule following a nationwide alert; they let him go but seized the gold bars in question. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) covered the cost of the flight and logistics to recover the gold. A warrant has been issued for the suspect's arrest by Douglas County; if the suspect is found, the HSI will extradite him to Douglas County to face charges. 

WOWT of Omaha reported that the couple used their life savings of $158,000 to purchase 35 gold bars after a scammer had convinced them that they had a federal warrant and that they had to purchase the gold bars in question to avoid arrest. The money mule then made the special trip from New Jersey to Omaha.

Princeton Bounces Back From Brutal Beatdown

Princeton bounced back from a brutal 36-14 beatdown against North Andrew to get an 87-64 win over St. Joseph Christian in which they set season highs in yards.

North Andrew has been rapidly improving every week since their halftime loss to Worth County early in the season, and they went on to beat Stanberry 70-43 to finish an 8-1 regular season. 

Princeton got Mitchell Walker back for the North Andrew game, but it didn't matter as the Cards grounded the Tiger air attack. Gage Fortner completed 14 of 27 passes, but only for 82 yards. Wyatt Maize had six catches for 46 yards, while Judd Henke had three catches for 32 yards. Reed Mitchell threw for a touchdown late in the game to Brayden Girdner.

Wyatt Maize had 2 rushes for 31 yards. Brayden Girdner had 3 carries for 18 yards, Mitchell Walker 6 carries for 13 yards, and Ryker Fortner 6 carries for 13 yards. 

Andrew Fordyce did all he could for Princeton on the defensive end, getting 19 tackles. Kash Holt and Randy Wilson had 12 each, Wyatt Maize and Ryker Fortner had 11 each, Gavin Tatum had 8, Kolton Schurke 6, Hudson WIlson 5, Mitchell Walker and Reed Mitchell 3, Judd Henke and Devin Allton 2, and Brayden Girdner and Gavin Stockman 1 each.

Fordyce added a fumble recovery for Princeton.

North Andrew won the game by controlling the time of possession and the ground game all night. Levi McAfee had 29 carries for 235 yards. Ruger Herbert had 14 carries for 73 yards, and Adler Miller had 12 carries for 49 yards. North Andrew was swarming Fortner all night, with Isaac Coats getting four sacks and Adler Miller and Levi McAfee with one each.

Needing to bounce back, Princeton had to face a high-powered offense in St. Joseph Christian. The Lions had a three-headed monster of quarterback Mason Stewart, runningback Brayden Hoffman, and receiver Noah Dudeck. Princeton jumped out to a 34-6 lead after one quarter of play, but the Lions kept fighting and kept making plays to keep things interesting before Princeton finally secured the 87-64 win.

The Tigers celebrated Senior Night for seniors Devin Allton, Gavin Stockman, Wyatt Maize, Judd Henke, Kash Holt, Kolton Schurke, and Hudson Wilson.

Princeton bounced back from the week before, getting nearly 600 yards in the win. Gage Fortner completed 29 of 35 passes for 370 yards and ten touchdowns. 

Wyatt Maize had 12 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Judd Henke had 5 catches for 92 yards and three scores. Mitchell Walker had 3 catches for 36 yards and two scores. Kaden Oaks had 2 catches for 24 yards. Kash Holt, Reed Mitchell, and Kolton Schurke caught touchdown passes. Princeton completed passes to ten different receivers.

Mitchell Walker was back at full strength, getting 18 carries for 147 yards.

Gavin Tatum had 14 tackles on defense. Kash Holt, Kolton Schurke, and Wyatt Maize had 10 each. Andrew Fordyce and Randy Wilson had 7, Reed Mitchell 5, Mitchell Walker 4, Judd Henke and Brayden Girdner 3, and Hector Garcia, Gavin Stockman, and Andrew Campbell with 1 each.

Princeton won the game by flipping the giveaway/takeaway ratio from the week before. They only turned the ball away once, and got it right back on a pick the next play. They had four takeaways. Wyatt Maize and Kolton Schurke had picks, while Kolton Schurke and Kash Holt had fumble recoveries. Schurke and Holt each forced fumbles. 

Wyatt Maize had a 60-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and added a kick for an extra point. Judd Henke added a 40-yard kickoff return. The Tigers converted on eight out of their 12 two-point conversion attempts, with Mitchell Walker converting four, Wyatt Maize converting two, and Hudson Wilson converting two. Hector Garcia had eight kickoffs totaling 446 yards with two touchbacks. 

Princeton earned a bye week for their efforts. They will play the winner of the Albany/Pattonsburg game on Saturday, November 6th. 

Data Center Surveyors are Entering Private Property

Susie Strauch told the Nodaway County Commission meeting Thursday that the day before, a surveyor for Scale Microgrids, the developer of the proposed data center south of Maryville, was on her property. She said that when she went to talk to the person, they advised her that they could go on private property whenever they wanted to. “I’m talking to the sheriff,” she said. She said she was never notified that they were planning to go onto her property. 

Under Missouri law, in Section 327.371, surveyors are protected from trespass claims. However, they must have a license from the state. Surveyors are still liable for any damage done to the property. For instance, if they leave a gate open and cattle get out, they would be held liable for that. 

In Missouri, anyone practicing as a Professional Land Surveyor must hold a state license through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. 

To obtain the license, surveyors must pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam, become an intern, accumulate 4-6 years of experience, complete at least 15 hours of surveying coursework, pass the NCEES Principles of Surveying exam, and pass the Missouri Specific Land Surveying Exam administered by the board in Jefferson City. 

Missouri accepts Professional Land Surveyor licenses from other states, but only if:

--The other state’s licensing standards are “substantially equivalent” to Missouri’s;

--The applicant has passed the NCEES, FS, and PS exams;

--The applicant has the required education and experience;

--The applicant passes the Missouri Specific Land Surveying Exam;

--The applicant submits a full application to the Missouri Board. 

Donna Tompkins said that there were growing wildlife and historical concerns regarding the site. She noted that in 1925, the Barnard paper at the time reported that workers in the area uncovered six slave graves from the area while doing infrastructure work. She produced a picture from 2021 showing an eagle nesting site near the proposed site. 

Commissioner Bill Walker said that the Missouri Department of Conservation had agreed to do an impact study for the proposed data center. He said that the commission would be meeting with the attorney again.

FTC, Iowa, 19 Other States Sue Dollar General

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dollars. 

Twenty states joined the FTC in filing a complaint, alleging that Dollar General has, for years, repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite extensive corporate knowledge of the problem. The states joining the FTC lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. 

“Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers and imposed significant financial harm on communities and consumers who are already struggling to make their paychecks last,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC’s action underscores the agency’s commitment to lowering costs for consumers by stopping deceptive pricing practices that harm Americans.”

According to the complaint:

--Thousands of Dollar General stores have taken advantage of vulnerable shoppers by extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges with insufficient safeguards to prevent the practice. 

--Dollar General received tens of thousands of complaints from consumers across the country who say the company did not honor the advertised price, demonstrating widespread consumer harm and confirming that customers nationwide have been charged more than the advertised price.

--Dollar General knows that it harms consumers by charging more at the register than the prices it advertises, as reflected by the numerous complaints it has received.

--Despite being made aware of the problem, Dollar General has failed to implement policies and practices to adequately address the problem.

The FTC and states allege these practices violate the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state laws.

The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the complaint was 2-0. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.