North Central Missouri College (NCMC), in partnership with Central Methodist University, will host a Teacher Energizer event on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Cross Hall in Trenton, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. This free professional development event is intended for PK-12 educators; however, other individuals who work in education are also welcome.
BY EUDORA FITZPATRICK Dana Lane and Donald Herring of Linn County attended the Missouri Farm Bureau Commodity Conference in Jefferson City on Aug. 4-5.
Our hot Missouri summers have not kept local 4-Hers from one of the Midwest’s most recognizable youth activities. During June, July, and August, many counties across Missouri hold County Fairs, with most incorporating some component of animal and livestock shows. They also often include a 4-H project display filled with completed items. But like many Extension- related programs, each county fair is as different and unique as the counties themselves.
Fire danger is a serious threat to much of the country. Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Washington and many more states are currently battling wildfires. While lightning and other natural causes are responsible for some of these fires, human error can be blamed for many. Precaution could save tens of thousands of acres and more importantly, lives.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $20 million in fiscal year 2023 to help conservation partners nationwide protect and restore critical wetlands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing proposals that support efforts to mitigate climate change by restoring wetlands while also prioritizing assistance to underserved communities. Last year, NRCS funded $11 million in partnerships. Proposals from partners are due Sept. 23, 2022.
Kenneth Dean Harper was sentenced on Aug. 2 to two life sentences, plus 15 years in Missouri Department of Corrections. He was found guilty on June 14 by a Linn County jury of eight counts of Statutory Sodomy in the FirstDegree; nine counts of Statutory Rape in the First Degree and two counts of First Degree Child Molestation.
AUGUST 2 12:40 a.m., Officers responded to the 1400 block of Dorney Drive for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival Officers were able to diffuse the situation and the parties involved separated for the night.
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that 2023 fiscal yearto- date net general revenue collections increased 38.3% compared to July 2021, from $701.3 million last year to $970.3 million this year.
The Courage2ReportMO program provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. These concerns may include: assault, bullying/repeated harassment, cyber bullying, fighting, guns, homicide, human trafficking, knife, planned school attack, imminent school shooting, school shooting threat, sexual offense, suicide-other person (3rd party), or a terrorism threat (extremism). Those reporting their concerns may remain anonymous by not providing their name. The Patrol received 743 reports through the Courage2Report programfrom Aug. 1, 2021, through May 24, 2022.
The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC), in conjunction with St. Joseph attorneys Emily Bauman, Jennifer McKinley and John Spencer, will be providing free legal assistance with wills and powers of attorney for local Veterans and their spouses. The event will take place on August 25, at the Law Offices of Tieman, Spencer & Hicks at 702 Felix Street, St. Joseph. The event isby appointment only and the last day to RSVP is August 19. To RSVP, call Scotty Allen at 573-522-4224 or email him at scotty.allen@ mvc.dps.mo.gov. Appointments are for Missouri residents only.