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Local students among 2026 CMU graduates

Central Methodist University celebrated its Spring 2026 commencement on May 9 in Puckett Fieldhouse on the Fayette campus. CMU alumnus Terry Henderson ’83 gave the commencement address as a packed … more

Special Howard County Fair edition July 22

The annual Howard County Fair edition of the Fayette Advertiser will be published on July 22. The edition features winners of the various livestock shows and other events through the week. … more

War of 1812 veteran honored with gravemarking ceremony

A veteran of the War of 1812, often referred to as America’s second revolution, was honored in a ceremony Friday morning, June 27, by the Brig. General Thomas A. Smith Chapter of United States … more

New fairgrounds building highlights 2026 Howard County Fair

A highlight of this year’s Howard County Fair was the opening of the brand new building at the fairgrounds. A work in progress for nearly a decade, the new 120-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, … more
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2026 Howard County Fair Royalty

The 2026 Howard County Fair Queen is Sida Gregory. and the 2026 Howard County Fair Teen is Kadence Sulltrop. They were crowned during the annual pageant held Monday night in the new building at the … more
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City seeks injuction against ambulance district

The City of Fayette has filed an injuction against the Howard County Ambulance District, asking a court to prohibit the district from building a new base on land it recently purchased but that is … more
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Slew of candidates expected for Farm Bureau Strawberry festival

Howard County Farm Bureau will host its annual Strawberry Festival at the Fayette City Park on Tuesday, June 30. Fresh strawberries, cake, ice cream, and beverages will be served starting at 6:30 … more
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School board passes $11.46 million FY27 budget

The Fayette R-III school board granted unanimous approval of a proposed $11.46 million budget for fiscal year 2027 and increased lunch prices during   its regular monthly meeting held last … more
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Huntsman is recipient of Chamber’s Community Impact Award

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce recognized Dave Huntsman as the 2026 Community Impact Award recipient last week. Huntsman’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to making Fayette a … more

The Coop opens on the south side of the square

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fayette’s newsest downtown business. The Coop officially opened its doors on Friday. Owned by Barbie Oeth, Karyn Larson, and Hope Bricker … more

Coyote Hill Foster Care celebrates 35 years with Family BBQ

Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries in Harrisburg invites the community to its annual Family BBQ from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Coyote Hill Foster Care Neighborhood, located at 9501 W. … more

FBI joins search for man accused of robbing Boonville casino

On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced an up to $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Hollis C. Vanleer, Jr. for charges related to the robbery of the Isle … more

Ambulance District pauses plans on new base to explore other options

The Howard County Ambulance District is pausing their efforts to build a new base on a four-lot plot of ground in a Fayette neighborhood to explore other options. While the district has not abandoned … more

Thompson announces for Treasurer as Independent

Glasgow native Sarah Thies Thompson announced she will run for Howard County Treasurer as an Independent during the November general election. She will face the winner of the Republican primary … more
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Annual Howard County Fair next week

Thursday, June 18 • 5:30 p.m. – Fairgrounds Cleanup and Setup   Saturday, June 20 • 5:00–11:00 p.m. – Fayette Power Pull - Hosted by the Fairgrouinds Development Association … more

Harrisburg teen killed in Iowa train accident

A Harrisburg teenager was killed on Tuesday, June 2, during a train derailment crash in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Robert Orton, 14, was a passenger in a semi tractor trailer driven by his father, … more
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Council praises city employees

The Fayette Board of Aldermen last week praised the efforts of city crews during recent severe thunderstorms that caused electrical outages and flooding around town. During the board comment period … more
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Optimist Club Awards Scholarships

The Fayette Optimist Club awarded five scholarships to recent Fayette High School graduates during its annual meeting held Friday, June 21. Isaac Day, Eleanor Doolin, Payton Kindle, and Caleb Craig, … more
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Mayor signs Juneteenth proclamation

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Severe storms cause flooding to school buildings, damages county roads

Multiple severe thunderstorms overnight Sunday into Monday caused major damage across the county, from flooded Fayette school district buildings to washed out gravel roads. Flash flood warnings were … more
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