The City of Hamilton held their monthly meeting on March 8. Aldermen Travis Trosper, Fred Moss, Jim Sweiven and Sherria Kavanaugh were present along with Mayor Winford Gilliam, City Administrator, Jean Van Iperen and City Attorney, Robert Cowherd.
During public participation, Traci Flynn of Twigs,...
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Kidder met for their regular session on Thursday, March 9. Those present were Aldermen Dave McEwen, Steve Grooms, Ray Garton and Chris Bratcher along with Mayor George Bauer, City Clerk Richard Evans and members of Code Enforcement.
Code Enforcement Officer,...
Spring greens from the woods can add nutrition and flavor to your diet.
March begins wildcrafting season, when greens from “nature’s salad bowl” are tender and tasty, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Wildcrafting, the gathering of plants from the natural or “...
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House Approves Legislation to Put an End to Venue Shopping in Missouri (HB 460, HB 461, and HB 462)
House members continued their tort reform efforts this week by passing legislation supporters say will help put an end to “litigation tourism” and the many lawsuits that are filed...
In the wake of this week’s EF3 tornado that touched down and took a devastating toll on many structures in Oak Grove, Odessa, Carrollton and Richmond, as well as other parts of Lafayette County, I believe this to be an opportune time to take stock, and give thanks that there were no lives lost. I...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications until April 24 for technical and financial assistance to help conservation partners and landowners protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural lands.
Restored wetlands...
Income tax refunds are ready to roll out. You might want to hold on to some of that cash.
Refunds are wages you earn throughout the year and should be thought of as hard-earned money rather than found money, says Andrew Zumwalt, personal finance specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
For...
Electric cooperative employees suffered through a tough night Monday and into Tuesday as a long line of powerful storms rolled across Missouri causing widespread damage to power lines. At the peak of the storm, approximately 25,000 members were without power. The damage began near Kansas City in...
Farmers’ Markets are a great way for produce growers to sell their fruits and vegetables at retail prices. Many farmers’ markets also allow the sale of other products, such as eggs, meat, crafts, and additional items.
Extension specialists all around Missouri have been working on a special project...
The Heartland Troupe is putting together another show to support the Disabled American Veterans of Missouri. The cast and guest singers will be presenting a variety show entitled “Colors of the Heartland” on Friday March 31st and Saturday April 1st, (7:00 PM) and Sunday April 2nd (2:00 PM) at the...