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Governor Kehoe Announces Reappointment to Missouri State Fair Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last Friday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced several appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county vacancy. Among those announcements, was the reappointment of Todd Hays to the Missouri State Fair Commission.
Macon County Rodeo fills the grandstands this past weekend for a thrilling show
As the Macon County Town and Country fair officially wrapped up its festivities this week, it ended on a thrilling note with its 6th annual Rodeo. Drawing a crowd filled with residents from all over Mid- Missouri, the Macon County Rodeo was a show to remember, and it certainly did not disappoint.
Generations Gather for Food, Fellowship at Annual Swinkey Picnic
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. — One of Missouri’s longest-running summer traditions is just around the corner, and the parishioners of St.
Weekly Police Report
Medical Assist – Subject was safe and well. Medic alert bracelet was accidentally activated.
Spearhead Bio Awarded NSF Tech Transfer Grant to Accelerate Development of Improved Corn Varieties
Spearhead Bio, a biotechnology startup revolutionizing crop genome engineering through the use of plants' own natural DNA, has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
The evolution of Mid-Missouri agriculture:
Deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the Missouri River Valley lies one of the oldest agricultural events in Mid-Missouri, second to the Boonville Steam Engine Show, the Mark Twain Old Threshers event in Paris Missouri showcases the power of steam engines, gas powered tractors and mowers that used to fulfill many agricultural needs in on local farms for centuries. From July 10 through the 12, people from all over Mid-Missouri traveled to Paris to partake in the Mark Twain Old Threshers event.
Moberly Area Community College Spring 2025 Honors list
The Moberly Area Community College (MACC) has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the spring 2025 semester. A total of 328 students have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average in twelve or more semester hours of coursework, excluding developmental classes, and are eligible for the prestigious President’s List.
Building Farm Resilience With Summer Annuals and Native Prairie
Kody and Dahrea Karr farm near Monroe City, Missouri, where they began row-cropping in 2021. They are raising children, sheep, cattle and row crops on nearly 600 acres.
Local counties gear up for their 3rd Annual July Birthday Blessings Toy Drive
Birthday Blessings is gearing up for their 3rd Annual July Toy Drive to help them meet needs and spread cheer in the Missouri foster community. Locally, they provide services to about 210 kids in state custody through the 10th Circuit Children’s Division in Marion, Monroe and Ralls Counties.