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Effect of Nitrogen rate and application timing on corn yield

The amount of nitrogen needed to optimize corn yield differs significantly from one field to another, as well as within fields. Yield goal is the primary factor when recommending a nitrogen fertilizer rate. Using yield as a goal when determining nitrogen application rate generally optimizes the amount of nitrogen for corn growth when there are not any losses of nitrogen from the system.

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West Linn News

Wade Stanley, Unionville, was guest speaker at the Meadville church of Christ on Sunday, April 30. Rex and Pat Wood, Phil and Lynn Bagley, Donald and Danelle Herring, Wade Stanley and Eudora Fitzpatrick ate lunch at the Purdin Community Center fundraiser.

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Striding into the future . . .

In the coming weeks, high school seniors across the country will don caps and gowns and proudly walk across a stage to receive a diploma in the culmination of a 13year goal that has taken the support of many people along the way in order to achieve it. Seniors, your family, in particular, has been with you every step of the way and I hope you thank them.

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What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’?

During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can put together a “paycheck” that can help you meet your income needs. Where will this paycheck come from? Social Security benefits should replace about 40% of one’s pre-retirement earnings, according to the Social Security Administration, but this figure varies widely based on an individual’s circumstances. Typically, the higher your income before you retire, the lower the percentage will be replaced by Social Security. Private pensions have become much rarer in recent decades, though you might receive one if you worked for a government agency or a large company. But in any case, to fill out your retirement paycheck, you may need to draw heavily on your investment portfolio.

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Liberty United Methodist Church celebrates 150 Years

On April 30, Liberty United Methodist Church celebrated 150 years in ministry. The day included preaching by North Central District Superintendent Reverend Mi Hyeon Lee, messages from former pastors and members read by Pastor Lisa Morris, a display of historical pictures and documents, and lunch after worship. In 1843, Cap Bowen formed a Sunday school in a log cabin school about two miles from the current Liberty UMC location. In 1873, Rev. Charles Mosher, a Methodist minister from Dawn, held a series of meetings and Liberty Church was organized. H. M Seiberling suggested the name which came from 2 Corinthians 3:17—”Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.” Founding members included Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Seiberling, Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Moser, Mrs. T. E. McKerlie, W. R. Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Stone, and Mrs. Henry Bean. Dave Seiberling and Martha (Seiberling) McIntyre, great-grandchildren of those founding Seiberlings, continue the tradition as active members of Liberty UMC today!

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New Hybrid Model to preserve Maternity Care in North Central Missouri

Saint Luke’s Health System is implementing a new hybrid obstetrical model to preserve high-quality maternity care in North Central Missouri, effective June 30, 2023. Hedrick Medical Center (HMC) will continue to provide nearly all pre- and post-natal care for patients at its Hedrick OB/GYN Associates Clinic, led by Medical Director and OB-GYN Dr.

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MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE

Chillicothe High School juniors and seniors, along with their guests celebrated this year’s prom on Saturday, April 22, with a theme of Midnight Masquerade. The annual Grand March was held at 7 p.m.

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