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Apollo 11: What do you remember?
Written on July 30, 2019
By Beverly Clinkingbeard Recently on the Antiques Road Show, a collector asked for an appraisal of a framed photo of an Apollo 11 astronaut. It seems his father had worked Continue Reading »
Have you lost your marbles?
Written on July 30, 2019
By Cindy Walker Burton Quitsies. Keepsies, Goli Gundu. Are these new Marvel movie characters? Is it the Macanese language for one, two, three? People in a Harry Potter novel? Or Continue Reading »
Pitch news
Written on July 30, 2019
By Georgia Gilley The TEC Club met Tuesday, July 23, at Aunt Martha’s Bed and Breakfast in Fairfax, Missouri. It was a glorious July day and the snack trays were Continue Reading »
Rock Port Food Pantry needs
Written on July 30, 2019
The Rock Port Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: flour, cooking oil, Chicken Helper, dish soap, canned tomatoes, toilet tissue, and breakfast cereal. Items can be taken Continue Reading »
Rock Port Park Board
Written on July 30, 2019
The Rock Port Park Board met on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Port City Park. Members present were: Shauna Farmer, Lisa Farmer, Tawni Ellis, Sheena Continue Reading »
FEMA approves state’s request to provide disaster assistance to local governments recovering from flooding and storms
Written on July 30, 2019
Governor Mike Parson announced July 29, 2019, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to the state’s request to provide federal assistance to local governments and nonprofits in 68 Continue Reading »
Soybean Gall Midge found in Atchison County
Written on July 30, 2019
Soybean gall midge larvae was found in Atchison County last week. This is a new soybean insect pest that we know very little about. This pest has been reported in Continue Reading »
Respect the Load. Share the Road.
Written on July 30, 2019
Respect the Load. Share the Road. That’s the message you’ll be seeing across Missouri August 5-31 in a statewide campaign urging drivers to drive safely around big rigs. In turn, Continue Reading »
Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2019 graduates 29
Written on July 30, 2019
Leadership Northwest Missouri (LNWMO) recently held their 2019 graduation ceremony in St. Joseph at the Benton Club. The celebration began with a welcome by Master of Ceremonies, Robert Jandorf, Board Continue Reading »
Supporting Heroes visits with local law enforcement
Written on July 30, 2019
A representative from Supporting Heroes, an organization that honors public safety heroes how have died in the line of duty, gave a special presentation to area law enforcement, emergency responders Continue Reading »
NW Missouri Press Association holds annual meeting
Written on July 30, 2019
W.C. Farmer received the Merrill Chilcote Award for dedication to journalism. Northwest Missouri Press Association held their 129th annual meeting July 26, 2019, in Maryville, Missouri, on the campus of Continue Reading »
Get your tickets for the Community Hospital Auxiliary quilt
Written on July 30, 2019
Community Hospital Auxiliary is once again selling tickets to win a beautiful quilt. This year’s quilt pattern is the Carpenter’s Star. The quilt was designed and pieced by Judy Laflin Continue Reading »
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