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Donate live Christmas trees to MDC after the holiday season

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians to drop off their live Christmas trees to be used for habitat improvement around central Missouri. MDC will accept trees at the following locations from Jan. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2025: MDC's Central Regional Office at 3500 E. Gans Road in Columbia Washington Park near Vivion Field in Jefferson City Proctor Park in California To donate your tree (real trees only), please remove all decorations and bring the tree to the drop-off site of your choosing. Signage at this location will direct donors to the proper dropoff spot.

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Monroe City High School FFA Holds Annual Cornhole Tournament: A Fun Break Before Finals

On December 16, Monroe City High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter hosted its Annual Cornhole Tournament, providing students with a much-needed break from the stresses of upcoming final exams. The event, a tradition within the FFA, offered a fun and relaxed atmosphere for students to enjoy some friendly competition, socialize with peers.

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