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A resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 36 in Livingston County has been postponed. Originally scheduled to begin Monday the project is now scheduled to begin today, June 8. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. to complete the project which extends eastbound from Route C to Parson’s Creek, just over the Linn County line, and westbound from Parson’s Creek to Coon Creek. The contractor’s new planned schedule of work is as follows:

The Missouri Supply Chain Task Force’s draft report is now available for public review and comment following a six-monthlong survey into supply chain issues. The report was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at its monthly meeting June 2 for review.

Most producers in northwest Missouri never had the opportunity to work with or meet Eldon Cole. Eldon was a Livestock Specialist for University of Missouri Extension in southwest Missouri for 58 years. Eldon passed away in April of this year. He had tremendous impact on the beef industry of Missouri and will be greatly missed. In his last newsletter, he included an article on surviving tough times. I thought it was fitting to share his nuggets of wisdom.

As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see shortterm drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance (MSA) invite anglers to test their fishing skills and pursue a “Smallmouth Slam” by fishing MDC’s 12 Special Management Areas for bass to receive related pins and medallions.

Eleven people died in traffic crashes over the 2022 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 27, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 30. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated 304 traffic crashes, with 115 injuries, 121 driving while intoxicated arrests were made along with 79 drug arrests.