Leadership 101: Grow accountability

While some people respond with trepidation when they hear the word “accountability,” it is a core trait that is foundational to good leadership, according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, county engagement specialist in community economic development with University of Missouri Extension. “I once received some excellent advice from a supervisor when I found myself in a

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BBB winter travel reservations

When the weather outside is frightful, many people have visions of sunshine and crystal clear water in mind. Maybe you’ve been browsing travel websites for months, in search of the perfect destination. Or you may be tempted to check out a travel special from an email or mailer; however, finding the right accommodations, transportation and

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Workforce analytics can help employers overcome challenges

University of Missouri Extension is a critical labor market intermediary in leading local workforce solutions. MU Extension is at the center of workforce development and works with businesses and communities to identify key stakeholders, facilitate collaboration, and support data-driven decisions.   Leading the efforts in southwest Missouri is Dr. Amy Patillo, a labor and workforce

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Look for opportunities to harvest fescue hay earlier

by Pat Miller In the past 31 years, I have seen the date of fescue hay cutting get moved later and later.  Rain delayed 2019’s harvest into July.  When is the best time to cut fescue hay?  When it is in boot, that means before the seed head has emerged.  That may be late April

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Southwest Missouri Cattlemen honored for production

The Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association honored two operations at their annual meeting in Springfield, Nov. 20. Annually, since 1976, the association recognizes an outstanding seedstock and commercial producer.  This year’s recipients were Dale Kunkel, Neosho as seedstock and 5C Ranch, El Dorado Springs as commercial awardees. Kunkel runs a Red Angus, purebred herd. 

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Get a Norfolk Island Pine for the holidays

by Pat Miller, University of Missouri Agronomy Specialist If you don’t have time or space for a large Christmas tree, consider a Norfolk Island pine.  According to Pat Miller, University Extension Agronomy Specialist, these house plants are readily available around the holidays.  Some may come already decorated or you can add your own small ornaments,

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians On Tuesday, I went to Jefferson City to attend the State Tax Commission Public Hearing. The discussion was on the Agricultural Land Productivity Values for 2021-2022 Assessment Cycle. Every two years the Missouri State Tax Commission reviews Ag land to make changes, up or down based on a 10-15 year overview,

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FILING BEGINS

Please run one time only as a public notice. A Municipal Election will be held in Cedar County on April 7, 2020.  Anyone interested in filing for a position on the Cedar County Ambulance Board District # 1 or District # 4, Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board, or for Special Road District Commissioner, may do

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The 3-year term of office on the Board of Directors of Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Cedar County, Missouri, will expire on April 7, 2020, as follows: Sub-District No. 5 Current Board Member Steven Lamphier Anyone desiring to become a candidate must make written filling with the District Clerk at any time after

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that voters of the El Dorado Springs R-2 School District shall, on the first Tuesday in April elect three (3) directors for a three-year term each, who are citizens of the United States and resident tax payers for the district, who have resided in this state for one year preceding the

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