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The Class of 1961 met at the Tipton United Methodist Church prior to the Tipton High School Alumni Banquet Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Present at the early gathering were from left: Front row, Lanell Glass McCleery, Dorothy Rogers Enloe and Ruth Elmlinger Leathman; and back, David Franken.

2026 Tipton High School Alumni Banquet

Report on last week's cattle sale

Kingsville Livestock Auction, Kingsville Report for Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026 Receipts:   2,149; last week, 1,959 All classes of feeder cattle sold steady to $5 lower. Cows and …

Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe charging to reduce lithium-ion battery fires

Because an expanding array of household and mobile devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of consumer reported battery-related …

Include a blood donation in busy fall

Autumn keeps you busy. Between pumpkin spice runs and tailgating parties, the local Red Cross blood drive committee   hopes you’ll add one lifesaving task to your list. Why not start one new …

Shrubs add fall color to the jeweled family tree

While trees remain the jewel in the crown of fall foliage, don’t overlook their shorter relatives, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In the home landscape …

Council asked to address, prevent water issues

The Tipton City Council was presented with another issue with storm runoff at its meeting Monday night, Oct. 5, and asked to make sure a similar issue does not develop with a new subdivision planned …

Moniteau County Court proceedings

Infractions, Misdemeanor, Criminal Felony and Civil Cases Disposed by Trial or Other Some charges may be amended City of California vs. Madison Renee Bishop, Festus: Expired …

Small business speakers at next Lunch and Learn

The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council will feature two speakers at its next Lunch and Learn session. The luncheon meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at …

St. Andrew’s to host public Rosary rally

The prayers of the Rosary will be recited at a public rally at the St. Andrew Church Rosary Garden on Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of the 2026 Public Square Rosary Crusade.   The crusade will …
Obituaries
Lynne Stewart
Lynne Stewart, 69, California, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at her home. She was born Nov. 16, 1956, the daughter of Wayne and Juanita Schmidt Stewart. She graduated from Prairie Home High …
Betty Jo Bunfill
Betty Jo Bunfill, 93, Otterville, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born March 12, 1933, in Marshfield, the daughter of M.I. and Lois Carrick …
William K. Betteridge Patricia A. Betteridge
Graveside services for William K. Betteridge and Patricia A. Pummill Betteridge, husband and wife, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Bunceton Masonic Cemetery located at 462 Elm …
Laurie A. Newberry
Laurie Ann Newberry, 50, Tipton, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. She was born Dec. 23, 1975, in De Soto. On Oct. 16, 2017, at Top of the Rock in Branson, she married Wayne Newberry who survives …
Stephanie N. Edwards
Stephanie Nicole Edwards, 38, Syracuse, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, following a health battle. She was born April 29, 1988, in Sedalia, the …
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Tipton Fall Sports 2026

This week’s issue of The Tipton Times includes the annual preview of fall sports. Coaches’ thoughts on the Tipton Cardinal varsity football, volleyball, girls golf and cross country teams, …

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America 250 years

This issue of your Tipton Times includes a section devoted to wishing the United States of America a “Happy 250th Birthday!” The 24-page “America 250” section features articles on the …

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Moniteau County Fair

This issue of The Tipton Times includes the 160th Moniteau County Fair Days book, featuring everything you need to know about the fair. This year’s guide was produced by The Times for the …

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Deeds record recent property transfers

The following changes in property ownership were filed recently with the Moniteau County Recorder of Deeds. This report is a brief description of the deeds filed with the recorder. For a complete …

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    The St. Andrew sixth grade volleyball team ended the Eldon league with a third place finish in a …

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How real estate can help build generational wealth
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The trucking companies with the worst federal safety scores
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What every woman should know about menopause and heart health
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Why you sweat more in Halloween costumes, and how to stay fresh anyway
AXE reports that Halloween costumes cause excessive sweating due to synthetic fabrics, layers, and limited airflow. 
The faster-turnaround advantage: How preferred SBA lenders help businesses move quickly
Plains State Bank reports that Preferred SBA lenders expedite loan approvals for small businesses, providing critical financial support quickly, especially during economic downturns. 
Put the credit cards away. Workforce Pell will help pay for career training
The 74 reports that Workforce Pell Grants will help low-income students cover career training costs, expanding access to quick credential programs.
Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.
Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …
A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing
The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys
There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …