July 26, 2026
Safety belt usage in Missouri has climbed to its highest rate ever. The latest Missouri Seat Belt Usage Survey, which has been taken annually since 1998, shows 87.1 percent of Missourians use a safety belt. In 1998, that figure was 60 percent. Missouri is nearing the national average which is 89.7 percent. “We’ve seen a
Cedar County MU Extension Council will be accepting nominations for the 2019 public election of county extension council members. Names of nominees are needed during November for review by existing county council members at the December 3rd council meeting. This invitation is to any Cedar County resident interested in joining the council. Cedar County MU
With a November 16 deadline approaching, Pheasants and Quail Forever is encouraging farmers and ranchers to consider utilizing a federal program that provides financial and technical assistance to establish habitat that benefits Monarch butterflies and other wildlife. Jake Swafford, Coordinating Wildlife Biologist, said the Monarch Initiative administered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Cranberries, sweet potatoes and pecans are all favorite Thanksgiving foods that can successfully be grown in Missouri according to Kelly McGowan, horticulture field specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Many consider cranberries to be an essential part of Thanksgiving. Cranberries are native to North America and are often found in bogs or other areas where
SOUND COLLAGE SHOW CHOIR COMPETES – On Saturday, Nov. 10, the EHS Show choir traveled to Seneca High School for the “Stars Over Seneca” Show Choir festival. Sound Collage competed against four other groups in the 2a/3a group division all of whom were more than double their size in number. The kids put on a
Learn How to Help Pollinators Interested in helping pollinators, including honeybees? There is a brand new program in Missouri, indeed it is the first such independent program in the country, designed to help the wide range of Missouri pollinators. Your local bee club can sponsor the program, get programming for half a year and generate
Three Bulldog Band students traveled with band director, Jordan White, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, to Mt. Vernon High School for the annual District Honor Band Auditions. All three students felt comfortable with what they had prepared and gave it their best shot, plus the sharing of many laughter moments. One student, Ethan Roberts, earned a
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday morning service was “Spiritual Veterans” taken from II Timothy 2: 1-7. We invite you to join us for worship each Sunday morning for worship at 9 a.m.; you are welcome no matter who you are with open hearts, open minds,
Cory Gayman was sworn in as an El Dorado Springs City Councilman during the Monday, Nov. 5, council meeting. Gayman replaces Jerry Baldwin who resigned when his daughter, Kandi Baldwin, became city clerk. Current clerk, Lisa Allison, swore him in. Gayman will serve until the April 2019 election. Present at the meeting were Councilmen Jim
It’s 2:12 on Tuesday afternoon and I just have three tasks left for today: I have to go vote as soon as Kimball gets back to the office, I get to chat with you and I have to get the election grid ready for the election results. I’ve voted in every election since we moved
