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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Funds Available
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant funds. A competitive grant program, the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant will fund projects that demonstrate an economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation.

Tag, You're Out: Missouri Phasing Out Temporary Plates
Purchasing a vehicle in Missouri will soon look different, with significant changes slated to take effect in late 2026 or early 2027 due to the passage of Senate Bill 28.
Fish Kill at Route J Reservoir Linked to Algal Bloom and Low Oxygen Levels
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), a recent fish kill at Route J Reservoir resulted in the death of several thousand fish, primarily gizzard shad. The cause was a large algal bloom, which led to critically low oxygen levels in the water.

Monroe City R-I Elementary School teacher Jason Osbourne Receives Northeast Missouri Regional Teacher of the year Award
Monroe City R-I teacher Jason Osbourne has received the Northeast Missouri Regional Teacher of the year award. He is currently one out of nine Missouri teachers who have received this award for 2025.

4 Man Scramble
The annual 4 Man Scramble golf tournament once again brought excitement, competition, and community spirit to Mosswood this past weekend at the Mosswood Meadows Golf Course. For the tenth consecutive year, local golfer Lance Dorsett took to the greens, but this year was different — not just for him, but for his wife, Stacy.

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Time to Pause Solar and Wind Development
Currently several rural Missouri counties are being inundated with solar and wind developers. These developers are for the most part employed by huge corporations who want to capture the federal incentives before they expire.
Monroe City R-1 Education Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of the Ace of Diamonds Drawing Jackpot Now at $21,715
Monroe City R-1 Education Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of the Ace of Diamonds Drawing Jackpot Now at $21,715

Voting for local athlete is underway
Heather and Andy Utterback have nominated their son, Silex Utterback, for Sports Illustrated’s Youth Athlete of the Year during the contest’s Group Phase. Silex is a driven young athlete whose love for sports is evident in everything he does.