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On Friday October 2 the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will be dancing with Jay Wright.  The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building/Dining Hall of the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada.  Admission is $5 per adult dancer and all area dancers and interested persons are invited to attend. For more

Have you ever come across a track, heard a sound or see an odd object that left you scratching your head? Exploring outdoors can leave your imagination running. The more time we spend outdoors the better equipped we become on solving those mysteries. Using nature apps like iNaturalist and Seek can help you solve some

Get tips on choosing optical devices at a virtual program scheduled for Sept. 24. This free online class will cover rifle scopes, crossbow scopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes. Read more at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z6k.

Get your hunter education certification at your convenience through our all-online format. Find more info at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z2u.

We are canceling the 63rd Riverview Community annual reunion set for Oct. 4, due to the concerns about the Corona Virus. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s reunion. We will still have regular church services and invite our community and friends to come and visit us when you can. We hope to

Tickets are now on sale for the first ever Kansas City Renaissance Festival on Parade, a drive-through experience featuring over 20 of your favorite Festival foods. There will be exciting entertainment, featured artisans, and a chance to support Kansas City’s great Renaissance Tradition from the comfort and safety of your vehicle. Join the Parade weekends

Children can learn more about the many benefits trees provide at free virtual program. It’s hard to imagine what Missouri would be like without trees. The many benefits trees provide humans and wildlife make them an essential part of our landscape. Children can learn more about how trees help humans and animals in the Missouri

Statewide – The University of Missouri Extension Human Development & Family Science Field Specialists are offering a statewide Boost Your Brain & Memory Class via Zoom. This is a virtual class beginning September 28th to improve your brain health. The class uses a whole-person approach that helps you form new habits to live a healthier

Missouri candidates for Governor will participate in a forum at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, sponsored by the Missouri Press Association and KOMU-8. The forum will be televised live on KOMU-8 and a livestream will be available for all MPA members to use on their websites. The Missouri Press Association/KOMU-8 Gubernatorial Forum is being produced

Leaf color is what many people associate with fall, but if you know where to look, the outdoors can also furnish tasty treats in autumn. People can learn more about nuts, fruits, and mushrooms that are available to eat at this time of year at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Fall