Missouri has lost nearly 1.6 million pounds of food aid since May because of sudden cuts to a federal program that buys food from U.S. farmers and sends it to food banks across the country.

The Van-Far Cross-Country team delivered a strong performance at the Wellsville meet this past weekend, with several runners earning medals and the varsity boys team clinching second place overall.

Ruby Leigh said how much she enjoys singing for a Missouri audience. This is her second time performing for Vandalia Prairie Days. Photo Credit: Photo by Stan Schwartz By Stan Schwartz Planning for ...

Kenya Jones gets ready to throw down during a Van-far varsity softball game. Photo Credit: Photo by Shera Dameron By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Lady Indians varsity softball team continues to battle ...

Dozens of people brought their well-maintained and rebuilt beauties to the Vandalia Fairgrounds this past Saturday for the annual Car Cruise. There was no hiding that they were there because of that ...

Van-Far Indians face off against Russellville Cyclones. Photo Credit: Photo by Brandie Gay By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Indians football team opened their 2025 campaign with a 1 – 1 record, showcasing ...

The Van-Far Indians and Lady Indians were ready for an action-packed start to the fall sports season last Friday, as teams hit the road to face off against the Westran Hornets in Huntsville.

Noted music legend Chuck Overton prepares to play his saxophone for the Bowling Green Rotary Club. Photo Credit: Photo by Stan Schwartz By Stan Schwartz Chuck Overton grew up in Vandalia, but he knew ...

The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA announced a full lineup of programs and events for the fall season, offering opportunities for youth, families, and adults to… ...

Staff of the PCMH Vandalia Clinic stand with members of the Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce By Brandie Gay The Vandalia Area ...

New JV softball coach, Jayle Jennings, talks with the team after practice. Photo Credit: Photo by Brandie Gay By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Junior High Lady Indians are stepping into a new season with ...

Dan Engemann, left, addresses the Audrain County Farmers Bureau annual meeting. With him was Colbey Stosburg. Photo Credit: Photo by Stan Schwartz By Stan Schwartz Dan Engemann, director of policy for ...