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As you know, 2021 was full of challenges. We were still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains shut down and inflation heated up. So, if you’re like many people, you might not be sorry to see the year come to a close. But now it’s time to look ahead to a brighter 2022. And on a personal level, you may want to set some New Year’s resolutions. You might resolve to improve your health and diet, and possibly learn some new skills, but why not make some financial resolutions, too?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City man released from prison after serving more than 40 years for a wrongful conviction is suing the company that provides medical care for Missouri prison inmates.

Community leaders in six northwest Missouri counties were part of Maximize Northwest Missouri’s 2021 Regional Learning Collaborative (RLC) that wrapped up late last summer. Three dozen people were involved in learning and launching the new and proven Maximize [My Community] Journey Framework™ that is designed to help communities maximize their potential by dreaming big and growing together.

Red clover is a short-lived perennial legume and is widely utilized in Missouri. It is well adapted to the soil and climate, and grows well in mixtures with cool season grasses, like tall fescue, bromegrass and orchardgrass. It is susceptible to drought and root diseases, but due to its ease of establishment and generally affordable seed cost, it can be reseeded easily. Alsike clover is found in many pastures in Missouri, but is less productive than red or white clover; it withstands wet soil conditions and flooding better than many other legumes. White clover also tolerates poorly drained soils, but is not drought tolerant and can cause bloat if fed as a large portion of an animal’s diet.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Columbia police have reopened the investigation into the death of man whose death was initially ruled an overdose.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — COVID-19 infections are rising in Missouri nursing homes and crippling schools as the highly contagious omicron variant surges.

In an effort to promote completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) among high school seniors and returning college students, the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is launching the Finish Your FAFSA campaign and hosting last-minute FAFSA Frenzy events.

The Missouri Public Service Commission approved increases in the Demand Side Program Investment Mechanism or DSIM. The increases include: Evergy Metro, Inc.

MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE DECEMBER GRADUATES INCLUDE AREA STUDENTS Missouri Valley College, located in Marshall, conferred 50 degrees for 2021 December graduates. The following local students graduated and are recognized for their degree and honors.