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In May of 1997, the National Education Association (NEA) created Read Across America Day to encourage reading for all children in every community. Read Across America Day is held on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Parkview Elementary, Cameron Intermediate School (CIS) and the Cameron Public Library...
During the first City Council meeting of March on Monday March 5, Pam Ice, the current Chamber of Commerce President read a press release regarding the future plans of the Chamber. According to the prepared statement Ice read the Chamber is shifting their focus to promoting and mentoring businesses...
The Pony Express Council is the last council in the Nation to implement Order of the Arrow a national camping and service oriented honor program. Friday night, 4 Cameron boys were the first elected to the program that are with Troop 87. John Hesson of Plattsburg and Tim Munday of Chillicothe...
The 2018 Polar Plunge was held at Lake Viking on Saturday February 24. The water temperature was 38 degrees, which matched the air temperature of 38 degrees. Plungers from all around the area braved the cold waters to help raise money for Special Olympics. The total amount raised as of the day of...
The Cameron Park Board met on Thursday February 22 at Cameron City Hall. Public Works Director Drew Bontrager offered the board a few updates to begin the meeting.
Work is progressing on the Dog Park, with two benches having been donated by Dr. Mark Carr at a cost of $1,576. After consulting with...
The Cameron School Board met in regular session on Monday February 19.
High School Principal Brett Jones offered the board an update on End of Course preparation which teachers and students continue to prepare for. Testing formats for some subjects has changed so teachers are giving practice tests...
For every individual long-stem rose sold between February 7 and 17, Cameron Market Floral and Gift donated $1 to the Rose Lowenstein Foundation for Childhood Cancer during their “Roses for a Reason” campaign. A contribution of $1,100 was made to the Lowenstein’s on Monday, February 26, exceeding...
The Cameron Dragons finished the 2017-2018 season tied for 28th place at the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament. Senior Joe Bryant (54-4) was the lone state medalist for the Dragons, as Bryant scored 20 team points on his way to a 4th place finish in the 285 lbs. weight class.
After Thursday...
Professor John Johnson of Mobile Ed Productions presented a “Forces and Motion” program for the students at Cameron Intermediate School and Cameron Veterans Middle School. The Cameron PTSA sponsored this assembly, which was held on Thursday, February 15.
Professor Johnson, with the help of student...
Dragons Basketball
The Cameron Dragons closed out the home portion of the 2017-18 season with a convincing 79 to 53 win over non-conference opponent Trenton last Tuesday night. Playing what might have been their best basketball of the season, the Dragons had four players in double figure scoring on...
